Xiom Vega Asia

I have played with this rubber on my forehand for 1/2 year now and feel that this rubber provides me with the right amount of speed to complement my game. However when serving backspin this rubber just will not do! I tried serving with this rubber, my coach tried serving with this rubber but we both came to no avail when trying to create a decent amount of backspin.

Can't fault that rubber.
Soft topsheet with a hard sponge, it works very well with the new plastic ball or the old celluloid one.
Fast, balanced, a very linear rubber with a lot of control and an medium - high throw. This makes topspins, blocks and drives easy.

I use it on my backhand and am unlikely to change for the foreseeable future, after trying all sorts of rubbers (including Tenergy 05/64/80/05FX, Xiom Omega IV Pro, Vega Pro).

The rubber is not too bouncy so control is great, with good feel on short play. When going for bigger shots, and engaging the sponge more, the speed is not lacking.

The better your technique, the more you will get out of the rubber. Since the catapult effect is limited, the player generates the speed. This is good as if you are in a difficult position, the rubber allows to slow the ball. Conversely, when in good position, you can accelerate and / or spin.

At £20 to £25 per sheet, this is a rubber that lasts longer than most (including any tenergy), although at that price you won't think twice if you prefer changing them part way through the season.