VEGA TOUR

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

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Averages reviews points

  • Rating: 8.93 / 10
  • 91 reviews
    • Speed:8.88
    • Spin:8.57
    • Control:8.51

    Reviews of VEGA TOUR. Players who use Rubber evaluate various points such as hardness of the sponge, speed, control, spin, and feel at impact thoroughly.(Page 11)

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    Specifications

    Price
    5,500 Yen(Include tax 6,050 Yen)
    Producer
    XIOM
    Product code
    095113
    Speed
    12
    Spin
    12
    Control
    11
    Hardness
    45 ± 3
    Customer Reviews SummaryAI Summary
    Vega Tour is highly rated as a cost-effective rubber with excellent performance in the 5000 yen price range. Despite being classified as a speed-type, it offers superior spin performance, with particularly strong evaluations for back-side use, flat hitting, and short-range techniques. Some users note difficulty in handling and shorter durability.
    ■ Frequently Mentioned Points
    • Exceptional cost-performance ratio around 5000 yen
    • Well-balanced speed and spin characteristics
    • Particularly suited for backhand and flat hits
    • Easy short-range techniques with good stability
    • Shorter lifespan with faster wear
    ■ Representative Voices
    ▲ PositiveAmong XIOM rubbers, it's the best performer that rivals the latest models. Comparable to the entry-level Omega series but more preferable, and purchasable near 4000 yen.
    ▽ CriticalShows slipping tendency for weak hitters and tends to overshoot when hit hard. Lacks the reliability of previous rubbers and requires careful handling.

    Reviews by user

    • Maabou Kinoko

      Maabou Kinoko Value for money: good

      Reviews by user

      My impression was that it's pretty hard.
      The arc on a drive is on the low side, and even a light loop drive doesn't come out very high.
      But for this price, the performance is great value for money, so I think even intermediate players could use it.

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      2018/08/19
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      7
      Control
      8
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use Timo Boll ALC

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    • K.K

      K.K (Experience: 4〜5 years) Medium hardness shines on both forehand and backhand!

      Reviews by user

      The feel was on the softer side, so I kept it for my backhand. Against backspin, the sheet grabs the ball softly and the sponge does the launching, so with a proper swing you can lift the ball up without needing much power. Even against topspin, that same grabbing feel from the sheet lets you absorb the incoming spin and return your own, so it holds its own in counters and topspin rallies. My forehand rubber wasn't working out so I ended up using this on my forehand too, and even at this hardness I could hit a powerful, consistent topspin drive. My honest impression is that it's truly an all-rounder. The value for money is excellent too, so it's worth trying.

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      2018/08/16
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      9
      Control
      9
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use Swat Carbon

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    • Raspai

      Raspai (Experience: 4〜5 years) Great grip, great control.

      Reviews by user

      For its hardness, the ball sinks into the sponge even with a light hit, and it flies over in a nice low arc onto the opponent's side.
      The speed isn't all that high though.

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      2018/07/26
      All
      7/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      9
      Control
      8
      Hardness Little hard
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    • visitor

      XIOM (1'ڡ` 1) Tehepero (Experience: 4〜5 years) Good

      Reviews by user

      I put it on my backhand, and it's super easy to use. The control is great (・∀・) Nice!!
      When I hit a backhand drive, I can compete against pips rubber spin without any problem. Pushes bite well too, and short-game stuff like stops and chiquita are easy to do.
      I sometimes do backhand serves, and for putting spin on those, Vega Asia DF was actually easier to use.

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      2018/07/24
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      9
      Control
      9
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use Freitas ALC

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    • visitor

      Nittaku lover (Experience: 2〜3 years) Good

      Reviews by user

      Great for counter-driving. On the backhand it feels like it flies a bit too much though. Strong spin and good speed — more of an all-rounder than a balanced-type rubber.

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      2018/06/15
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      8
      Control
      9
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use WG7 (double Gee Seven)

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    • Alexandra

      Alexandra (Experience: 6〜10 years) Better than previous Vega

      Reviews by user

      You can get it online for 3500 yen.
      For that price, it's a really excellent rubber.

      That said, compared to premium rubbers like Tenergy or Target Pro, it still has some room to improve.

      The sheet is pretty hard, so unless you go with a thinner sponge it's hard to put much spin on short backspin balls.
      That's probably just personal preference, but I preferred Japanese-made rubbers.

      It's a lot easier to use than the Omega VII series, and I think even beginners could use it.

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      2018/05/23
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      7
      Control
      8
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use CLIPPER WOOD

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    • visitor

      Takuro (Experience: 11〜20 years) Vega better than Omega

      Reviews by user

      The hardness is 45 degrees, so it doesn't feel hard, but it has a lot of spring to it.

      The moment you hit it, it traces a low arc, but because of that spring, it feels like the ball flies straight across to the other side of the table.

      The topsheet feels soft, but since it's designed for plastic balls, it's firm.
      Because of that, serves and pushes bite well.

      Because it bounces so much, I think intermediate-or-below players might get a lot of drive points, but they'll also lose a lot of points from mis-hits.

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      2018/05/20
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      10
      Control
      7
      Hardness Little hard
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