VEGA Intro

Everyone's rating [Hardness] Medium hardness
[Performance] Control and Spin to have excellent
VEGA Intro

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Averages reviews points

  • Rating: 7.36 / 10
  • 33 reviews
    • Speed:5.7
    • Spin:6.36
    • Control:8.73
    Entry model of the high-performance rubber Vega

    Reviews of VEGA Intro. Players who use Rubber evaluate various points such as hardness of the sponge, speed, control, spin, and feel at impact thoroughly.(Page 2)

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    Specifications

    Price
    3,500 Yen(Include tax 3,850 Yen)
    Producer
    XIOM
    Product code
    10511
    Customer Reviews SummaryAI Summary
    Highly rated as a control-focused rubber for beginners. Despite its hard sponge, it excels in stability and is ideal for learning fundamental techniques. However, some users point out insufficient speed, and evaluations vary depending on usage and skill level.
    ■ Frequently Mentioned Points
    • Excellent control properties make it easy to place the ball where intended
    • Hard sponge allows spin application and stable ball striking
    • Suitable for learning basic techniques from beginners to intermediate players
    • High cost-performance with low price and long durability
    • Lacking in speed performance with insufficient power beyond mid-court
    ■ Representative Voices
    ▲ PositiveControl performance is outstanding—the ball stays on the table even with casual strokes. The hard sheet provides speed, making it perfect for mastering drive techniques.
    ▽ CriticalLacks speed, and both the sponge and top sheet are hard, which can be difficult for beginners. There are alternative options like Vega Europe at similar price points worth considering.

    Reviews by user

    • visitor

      Kasuga (Experience: 4〜5 years) Don't lump it with past high-elasticity rubbers

      Reviews by user

      I used the 2.0 thickness.
      I was using this rubber when I was struggling with stability in matches. Thanks to this rubber (maybe?), I was able to get the hang of the topspin drive, so I think it's great for learning technique. But it's not just a practice rubber — for someone at my level, an intermediate player, it has plenty of potential to hold up in real matches too. It's described as high-elasticity, but personally I'd call it more of a light-tension rubber, similar to Rigan.
      At 47.5 degrees, some people might think it's too hard for beginners, but since the top sheet is soft, I'd actually recommend it as a first rubber for beginners. I wish I had started table tennis with this rubber.

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      2020/07/17
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      6
      Control
      9
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use Waldner Di Con

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    • PingPongMan

      PingPongMan (Experience: 6〜10 years) Great for those wanting to step up their game or gain stability.

      Reviews by user

      I used this with Intro on the forehand and Rigan on the backhand of my Artero, looking for more stability. I was able to hit topspin drives with a good amount of extension. Smashes were also easy to hit. Since it doesn't fly too much, blocks land on the table well and mistakes are reduced. It does lack a bit in terms of power, but it was great for getting out of a slump. I also think it's good for beginners who are just starting to step up their game.

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      2020/05/17
      All
      7/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      7
      Control
      9
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use Altero

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    • All four sides

      All four sides (Experience: 4〜5 years) Not bad for a beginner rubber

      Reviews by user

      I think this is a rubber that's easy to control and good for learning the basics. That said, both the sponge and the top sheet are pretty hard. Also, since the tension is weak and it's hard to get spin on the ball, I personally found rubbers like Elite or Europe easier to use.

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      2020/05/04
      All
      7/10
      Speed
      4
      Spin
      6
      Control
      9
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use TIMO BOLL J

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    • visitor

      i love Hayashi Takato (Experience: 2〜3 years) Pure control

      Reviews by user

      This is XIOM's beginner rubber, and I'd recommend it to anyone thinking "let's start table tennis!" With a hardness of 47.5, it's quite firm, so you can hit consistent meet-hits with it. If you're completely new to table tennis, definitely give it a try!

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      2019/09/29
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      6
      Spin
      7
      Control
      10
      Hardness Hard

      Racket recommended use Swat carbon Kids

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    • visitor

      Man who loves table tennis (Experience: 2〜3 years) The speed...

      Reviews by user

      The spin is consistent, but control and speed are just okay. Speed especially. That said, once you get used to it, you can place the ball where you want. Well, I think the value for money is pretty good. I think it's easy to use for beginners who are confident in their power.

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      2019/05/26
      All
      7/10
      Speed
      6
      Spin
      7
      Control
      7
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use VEGA EURO

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    • Every chan

      Every chan (Experience: 4〜5 years) Is it just so-so...?

      Reviews by user

      Since my blade is on the heavy side, I've got the 2.0mm version on my backhand.
      Basically, unless you swing with a full, proper stroke, you won't get much spin or speed out of it.
      If you swing properly and make solid contact, you can pull out more performance than the price would suggest, but honestly, it still feels more like an entry-level tension rubber for beginners.
      It's definitely not a bad rubber, but I can't shake the feeling that it's missing that one extra something~
      That said, the value for money is high, so as a first rubber for moving from high-bounce rubber to tension rubber, it's affordable and a real "just try it and see" gem.

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      2019/03/19
      All
      6/10
      Speed
      5
      Spin
      7
      Control
      6
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use Person CFZ

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    • Hujinta

      Hujinta (Experience: 2〜3 years) It really suited me!

      Reviews by user

      I'm on my high school table tennis team and have tried a lot of different rubbers, but this one suited me the best.
      I've heard it's marketed as a beginner rubber, but I think it's actually better suited to players who already have some grounding in basic techniques like drives, pushes, and stops.
      My struggles up until now were things like:
      "my drive trajectory isn't consistent"
      "too many overshoots"
      but with this rubber, even with my usual swing, the ball tends to land on the table.
      Personally, I found blocks and counters close to the table easy to do with it.
      Since it's a slightly harder rubber, I feel like it doesn't lose out in spin battles as easily.
      It's also easy to control. It's a hard rubber, but the control is really good.
      I'd recommend it more for players who win points by placing the ball around the table rather than those who rely on raw power.

      That said, I think it's best suited for playing close to the table. Playing mid-distance, it feels like it lacks power.

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      2019/03/01
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      6
      Spin
      7
      Control
      9
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use Stash

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