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Very nice review Victor, I have always read good things about these two rubbers, except for the durability. I see you often mention and compare them with classic tensors like Rakza 7 and Fastarc G1 in your review, also frequently referencing the NUZN lineup as well. I think that makes sense...

The new formulation of Xiom Vega China VM was a disappointment. I got a Rakza Z from a member of the forum I plan to try in the near future, I'm having a lot of fun with a boosted H3N 39 OS Provincial in the mean time.

I meant one month used. Bought it late July.

Hi, as per the title, I am selling a one month old Xiom Vega China. See the reason I am disappointed with the rubber below, photos included. Maybe my expectations were misplaced, still a good rubber. https://www.tabletennisdaily.com/forum/topics/xiom-vega-china-vm-review.17935/post-587007 I...

That is correct, I see a lot of this hit-brush trend too. Tackiness is almost gone even in Chinese rubbers. I bought a 39 H3 OS Provincial this month. Tack was very mild, like almost as tacky as the K3 in this video. I am not exaggerating...

Looking very much forward to the upcoming reviews. Have you tried the non-hybrid versions of these rubbers? @victormanriquey

bear in mind the new sheets of the Xiom Vega China VM might be different to what they used to be, I bought a sheet in July and I was very dissapointed that was nothing like a boosted H3 and more like the typical hard hybrid from ESN...

There was a recent discussion on that very topic that I found very interesting https://www.tabletennisdaily.com/forum/topics/modern-rubbers-are-killing-the-rotation-in-the-topspin-play.39731/ It looks like the equipment is converging towards the "new" hybrid concept of very grippy barely...

That is very interesting. Is that the general consensus about the NR-8701 from Nitaku? What about the tackiness? about the same too? I just bought an orange sponge provincial H3N and the tackiness is much less than expected. Again, that also seems to be the general consensus that Chinese rubbers...

has anyone tried this yet?

worth adding Codexx and Triple Double Extra to your testing list. Looking very much forward to your Vega China review, it was one of the first hybrids that came out, it used to be a "true hybrid" as in 50-50 kind of approach, but the new formulation just pushed it to the ever-growing list of...

Exactly my thoughts when I tested the rubber. It's not a bad rubber by any means, it's just another "hard hybrid" from ESN that has nothing to do with a well boosted H3. I can still get the joola Golden tango in the UK. I'll give that a go, or rakza Z before I try the H3N

I am afraid I don't have the rest of the sponge no. I will eventually test the H3N so when I do so, I'll take a picture of this sponge after I remove it from the blade.

Amigo, I'm so eager to read your observations on this rubber, you surely are taking your time to review this one XD

This is the best I can do with my phone, that's the Helix Platinum M on the BH for reference

@doppelmoral the cover did not change, so it's imposible to tell from that alone. The protective sheet was sticky on mine as K.K pointed out, so that checks out, also tackiness is very mild. Never played with H3 before but this new version just plays like a hard tensor. I would like to read your...

It would be great if you could test the newer version and let us know what you think.

Never tested sponge thickness back to back, but thicker sponger generally is faster, doesn't necessarily affect the throw angle as much as it does the speed to be honest.

I started with Rakza 7, best middle centre balanced do-it-all rubber if you are starting. Some say it's even too fast for a beginner so I went for 1.8mm when I started. You will find your playstyle after a while, believe me you will know what you like once you develop your technique. For me it...

If you can find the old version of Xiom Vega China, the new version is barely tacky at all, it could be a similarish feel at a much lower price.