Xiom new collection (2024)

[SFF_lib]

Recently fell in love with Vega China after some disappointing experience with H3 slipping.

I want Xiom to make a more powerful version of Vega China with the same level of tack. Why not make a Pro China?

C55, Guang and Ying have too little tack.

 

[doppelmoral]

Recently fell in love with Vega China after some disappointing experience with H3 slipping.

I want Xiom to make a more powerful version of Vega China with the same level of tack. Why not make a Pro China?

C55, Guang and Ying have too little tack.

You could be in luck. Vega China + , possibly a new version of the Vega China, has been added to LARC a while ago.

Tau 3, C52.5 and C57.5 have also been added to LARC.

I actually never tried Vega China. How is it compared to H3 BS? Can you comment on durability too?

 

[SFF_lib]

You could be in luck. Vega China + , possibly a new version of the Vega China, has been added to LARC a while ago.

Tau 3, C52.5 and C57.5 have also been added to LARC.

I actually never tried Vega China. How is it compared to H3 BS? Can you comment on durability too?

On Vega China (VC) it says “中粘” means medium tacky.

By today’s H3 standard, VC is tackier than the new H3.

Durability is better than my Prov H3 tbh.

Ease of access to power and spin is my favourite part. I get injured sometimes and that really help.

As long as you play mid to close distance VC spin just as well as H3 tbh.

 

[OvrChkn]

Just a video on what the sheets look like for the China and Pro

 

[SFF_lib]

Just a video on what the sheets look like for the China and Pro

For 58.5 degree, 74g is pretty good.

First China rubber in the Omega series I would like to try. I hope this will be as durable as my Vega China (3-6hrs a week over a year) and spin as well as 09C

 

[doppelmoral]

For 58.5 degree, 74g is pretty good.

First China rubber in the Omega series I would like to try. I hope this will be as durable as my Vega China (3-6hrs a week over a year) and spin as well as 09C

I believe the Omega 8 China is 52.5 degrees.

I am also curious about the durabiliy of the Omega 8 Series. Considering their advertisement, it can be assumed that the O8 China will play somewhat similar to the C55. C55 is very spinny but durability is just average

 

[SFF_lib]

I believe the Omega 8 China is 52.5 degrees.

I am also curious about the durabiliy of the Omega 8 Series. Considering their advertisement, it can be assumed that the O8 China will play somewhat similar to the C55. C55 is very spinny but durability is just average

You’re correct. Thanks for clarifying.

52.5 degree max 1.9mm sponge. Sounds like a bh rubber.

My Vega China (55degree) feels good on BH.

 

[doppelmoral]

You’re correct. Thanks for clarifying.

52.5 degree max 1.9mm sponge. Sounds like a bh rubber.

My Vega China (55degree) feels good on BH.

You keep saying good stuff about the vega china. maybe the time has come where I have to try that rubber out.

But, whenever I try out anything (mostly rackets of clubmates), nothing comes close to h3 blue sponge. I am not talking about the spin or anything, just about the hitting feeling. I am too comfortable with h3.

I know you played about almost every version of h3, how was the switch to vega china for you?

 

[SFF_lib]

You keep saying good stuff about the vega china. maybe the time has come where I have to try that rubber out.

But, whenever I try out anything (mostly rackets of clubmates), nothing comes close to h3 blue sponge. I am not talking about the spin or anything, just about the hitting feeling. I am too comfortable with h3.

I know you played about almost every version of h3, how was the switch to vega china for you?

Totally. My FH is H3 provincial BS. I use Vega China on BH.

 

[vossi39]

52.5 degree max 1.9mm sponge. Sounds like a bh rubber.

Its either Max (corresponds to 2.1/2.2mm) or 1.9mm. It does not mean MAX=1.9mm

 

[doppelmoral]

Totally. My FH is H3 provincial BS. I use Vega China on BH.

and how do you like it on FH compared to h3 BS?

 

[Migzkulit]

Totally. My FH is H3 provincial BS. I use Vega China on BH.

doesn't Vega China feel dead especially since its 54 degrees.

 

[OvrChkn]

I'm hoping to try out the O8 China on backhand as well. C55 has been amazing for me on the forehand.

Looks like the Pro and China are in stock now on TT11. Just Max though.

 

[SFF_lib]

doesn't Vega China feel dead especially since its 54 degrees.

Yes in short game, not in rally.

 

[SFF_lib]

and how do you like it on FH compared to h3 BS?

VC is much easier to play. You can activate the ESN kick much easier compared to H3 BS boosted.

 

[Yurifi]

any verdict on C52.5 durability?
had C55 and it looked quite terrible after a good week, but tore the top-sheet during second week of usage and it wasn't usable after that ...

if I look at other sticky/tacky products by Xiom, durability is quite an issue, unfortunately. played with China Guang, after two months spin went down considerably. Omega 8 China looks bad after one month, was still playing decently, but changed it. Vega Pro H was the most durable, but after 3 months it looks worn ...

on the other hand, non tacky rubbers - Vega X after 14 days of extensive usage looks like new. same as Vega Tour. Omega 8 Pro had some visible marks after 3 weeks, but nothing major.

 

[chiefvevo]

Fashion: https://www.yumpu.com/xx/document/view/68592685/2024-xiom-fashion-catalogue
TT equipment: https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/view/68592680/2024-xiom-product-catalogue

New collection looks sick as hell, especially the new design for their 2024 shirts. I understand some folks won't like it because it's a bit too colorful for them but credit for Xiom to put some interesting design not like some european brands who are too conservative with little to no design with their shirts... I'd say it is colorful in a good way, doesn't feel childlish at all.
Apart from their assumed design and colors, the materials used for their shirt is quite unique, in fact I own several shirt from them and from the perspective of someone who sweats a lot (1 shirt per match, 3 shirts per training session, shirt are like I jumped onto a pool with it before I change it) the shirt stay confortable, light and doesn't stick to the my skin at all and take a little bit more time to get completely wet compared to other brands (and I tried a lot of different table tennis brand). You want to target the "Coolever" line or any shirts with the mention "Coolever ('PE93, PU7') or their Italian collection 'PE90, ELT10' (but a costs $$$ unlike the "Coolever" one), shirts with 100 polyester are basics and aren't better than other shirts from other brands but still have a nice design. From owning some some of their 'PE90, ELT10' shirts, it is a unique experience, feels incredibly light, even when completely wet, for a sport enjoyer I didn't find any shirts better than this one (from big brands like Mizuno, Asics, Adidas, Nike, etc not only tt brands).

Now for the main subject, new rubbers coming like the Omega 8 series which consist of one european style rubber, one hybrid and one fully chinese rubber (it covers the whole spectrum, but reality will be probably different if they are still created in the ESN factory, in the end it will be still your ESN tensor rubbers with a hard sponge unless the R&D made a major discovery), new J&H C55 rubber (Omega 8 China vs C55 what will be the difference ? 52.5° vs 55°), new Vega H line (marketed as hybrid rubbers), new pro blade (Calderano TMX). I must admit that the cover of the J&H line is beautiful, it is truly a work of art.

Main con: The price ??? Every year the price keeps getting higher and higher, I know it's a general thing but still... Before, people were often shocked by the price of BTY products but now, even with the 25% discount we can get from some Xiom resellers we are not so far from the BTY price range.

tldr: New Omega 8 and Vega H line focusing on Hybrid/chinese rubber mainly as well as the new J&H C55 rubber. New Calderano TMX blade. Nuclear new apparels collection.

disclaimer: I'm not a Xiom fanboy, more of an EJ trying to get the best from every brands, fashion included.

No one talked about this. Ive owned yasaka, butterfly, mizuno, nittaku, nike dri fit. Nothing has feel as comfortable as their xiom shirts, I have the xiom sound which has coolever. the shirt never sticks to me and it feels so light. Ive only wear this shirt to tournament and stuffs.

 

[chiefvevo]

any verdict on C52.5 durability?
had C55 and it looked quite terrible after a good week, but tore the top-sheet during second week of usage and it wasn't usable after that ...

if I look at other sticky/tacky products by Xiom, durability is quite an issue, unfortunately. played with China Guang, after two months spin went down considerably. Omega 8 China looks bad after one month, was still playing decently, but changed it. Vega Pro H was the most durable, but after 3 months it looks worn ...

on the other hand, non tacky rubbers - Vega X after 14 days of extensive usage looks like new. same as Vega Tour. Omega 8 Pro had some visible marks after 3 weeks, but nothing major.

xiom c55 lasted me 3weeks max. Try Yasaka Bold Dragon, the topsheet lasted me so long and it feels like c55 for the medium hard and boosted hurricane 40 on the medium soft

 

[Yurifi]

xiom c55 lasted me 3weeks max. Try Yasaka Bold Dragon, the topsheet lasted me so long and it feels like c55 for the medium hard and boosted hurricane 40 on the medium soft

I did try Rising Dragon, but it need some boosting, but after boosting sponge cracked - literally.

I gor Rakza Z EH now to try, will put it in backup blade with regular Rakza Z.
main blade remains to be Dignics09c on both sides.

 

[Yurifi]

No one talked about this. Ive owned yasaka, butterfly, mizuno, nittaku, nike dri fit. Nothing has feel as comfortable as their xiom shirts, I have the xiom sound which has coolever. the shirt never sticks to me and it feels so light. Ive only wear this shirt to tournament and stuffs.

in apparel department, there’s nothin like H&M sport t-shirts. and a local firm making mainly leggings for ladies, but also make awesome men’s shorts. and that is my combo. I also prefer subdued color schemes so … table tennis apparel is quite shiny colourful happy people style. 😂