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Xiom Vega Asia DF - Rubber novelty from 2016 - Soft topsheet, and hard penetration
Xiom Vega Asia DF - This TT rubber is especially designed for the new poly balls (plastic balls). The Asia DF is medium-hard, catchy, and - compared to other rubbers - relatively light. After first test trials, one can say that this rubber exhibits a quite flat trajectory of the ball, a good momentum during the forward-oriented game, and good spin characteristics. The Xiom Vega Asia DF table tennis rubber impresses predominantly with speed (speed over spin). It is made for attacking payers, but also provides sufficient control due to the slightly softer topsheet. Hence, one can use this TT rubber in a quite variable way. In general, this rubber is a recommendation for offensive artists who always want to take the initiative.
The Vega Asia has been on the market for a while already. What are the differences of the new Xiom Vega Asia DF? Can these rubbers be compared?
In a nutshell: The Xiom Vega Asia DF is easier to handle. Among other reasons, this is because its topsheet is somewhat softer. At the same time the catapult effect is slightly increased compared to its predecessor model (Vega Asia). This feature makes the Vega Asia DF rubber particularly interesting for player who frequently use counter movements during blocks and counters, whilst still applying a good speed, and passive strokes.
It remains to be seen whether or not the Xiom Vega Asia DF indeed exhibits a significantly improved behavior when using the new plastic ball. One thing is certain: This rubber is definitely pleasant, and provides a good feedback of the ball. This is a nice feature, since the new plastic balls are slightly harder compared to the old celluloid balls. Compared to predecessor table tennis rubbers, the Xiom Vega Asia DF develops clearly more spin when using the new poly balls.
To summarize, the low weight, good dynamics, and a pleasant overall gaming behavior stand out considering the Xiom Vega Asia.
Alternatives to the Xiom Vega Asia DF
Xiom Vega rubbers for uncompromising attackers:- Xiom Vega Asia: A table tennis rubber for uncompromising attackers who rely on very hard, direct, and penetrating rubbers. Hint: A high training workload is necessary in order to be able to control this rubber.
- Xiom Vega Asia DF: This TT rubber exhibits a similar sponge hardness, but a softer topsheet compared to the Vega Asia. The area of application of the Asia DF is very variable. Note that this rubber still exhibits much penetrating power!
- Xiom Vega Pro: This rubber is made for topspin players who intensively use their arms preferring hard, direct rubbers with maximum spin development. BESTSELLER & an explicit recommendation from TT-SHOP.COM.
- Xiom Vega Japan: A table tennis rubber for variable topspin players who often use soft preparing strokes, but also hard finishers.
- Xiom Vega Euro: This rubber is intended for controlled attackers who rely on a good feedback of the ball, and sufficient dynamics in order to always be able to take the initiative following safe topspins / blocks.
- Xiom Vega Euro DF: In contrast to the Vega Asia DF, the DF version of the Vega Europe exhibits a slightly increased speed! In case you like the Vega Europe, but prefer a bit more power (whilst the other properties are the same), you should try this rubber.
- Xiom Vega Elite: This rubber "forgives" errors and mistakes, and behaves in a very pleasant, safe way. Furthermore, the Vega Elite provides sufficient dynamics when playing controlled attacking strokes.
Additional Information
| Brand | Xiom |
|---|---|
| delivery time | Ready for immediate dispatch + parcel delivery time |
| Colors | black, red |
| Country of manufacture | Germany |
| GPSR | No |
