is the very first Omega series particularly developed for the new plastic balls. Their gaming properties are perfectly matched to meet the requirements of these balls. Paramount for this was of course the reduced speed and rotation induced by the new plastic ball. The aim was to counteract this in a best possible way. As it is usually the case, there are four different rubbers, whereas the Omega V series from Xiom is generally a bit more offensive compared to the predecessor series.
Brutal but demanding: Xiom Omega V Asia
The
Xiom Omega V Asia is the hardest version within this series. A very hard sponge (50°) and a catchy topsheet provide a very direct gaming behavior with an immense spin potential. Due to the sponge hardness there is a flat trajectory of the balls. This has a positive effect when playing powerful blocks, topspins, and shots.
The spinny surface of the Omega V Asia from the Korean manufacturer Xiom guarantees much rotation following backspin. These characteristics and the high overall speed and direct gaming behavior are at the expense of control. However, for a brutal weapon such as the Xiom Omega V Asia this is obvious. If you are capable of successfully playing sensitive returns, you will be able to fully exploit the potential of this table tennis rubber, especially when doing an uncompromising game close to the table.
Maximum dynamics: Xiom Omega V Tour
With a sponge hardness of 47.5° including a relatively efficient catapult effect and a topsheet equipped with thin pimples, the Tour version is still very fast, but clearly softer than the Asia. The fine tuning combined with increased dynamics and a better feedback make the
Xiom Omega V Tour the perfect tool for fast attacks based on dangerous topspins, no matter what situation you are in. These strokes are also very spinny. Of course, the Omega V Tour is classified a pure attacking rubber. Hence, this table tennis rubber from Xiom requires a relatively high gaming level in order to be able to use it in a safe and efficient way.
Perfect mix between speed and spin: Xiom Omega V Pro
Although the Omega V Tour and the Omega V Pro are both equipped with a 47.5° Carbo sponge, the latter behaves a bit softer and exhibits better control. This is based on the fact that the Omega V Pro has a catchy, spin-elastic topsheet, which is equipped with a different pimple geometry. Although there is still a relatively high overall speed, this leads to an increased feeling allowing a safe and variable game.
Particularly when doing serves and returns, or when doing soft openers and controlled blocks as well as counters, the softer overall handling becomes very evident. Nonetheless, you can still effectively accelerate attacks and induce much spin, no matter what the position. This pronounces the great suitability of the
Xiom Omega V Pro when it comes to a variable attacking game.
Doing controlled attacks: Xiom Omega V Euro
The most balanced and slowest version within this table tennis rubber series is the Omega V Euro. It corresponds to a dynamical medium rubber with good control. The sponge hardness is 45° and not only provides increased control in every situation, but still sufficient power and an effective spin development when doing fast rotational topspins to force your opponent to make mistakes. Hence, the
Xiom Omega V Euro is an ideal rubber for the safe and active game based on controlled, precise, and spinny attacks.
summary on the xiom Omega V rubbers
When developing the
Omega V rubbers, Xiom has done a right and important step. These rubbers are an excellent alternative for players who have used the Omega IV rubbers in the past, trying to find an upgrade in terms of the new plastic balls. Also, the Xiom Omega V rubbers are worth a recommendation for ambitious players putting much emphasis on a high-quality material.