XIOM Vega Korea is a high-quality offensive table tennis rubber developed by the South Korean manufacturer XIOM, specifically tailored to the Korean playing style, which emphasizes aggressive topspin strokes and fast attacks. ITTF-approved, this rubber features a base with Hyper Elasto technology combined with a medium-hard (~45°) carbon fiber-reinforced sponge (C-Touch), ensuring deep ball grip and a powerful catapult effect. With maximum thickness, XIOM Vega Korea boasts high speed (110/100, ~13.8/20), excellent control (95/100, ~11.9/20), and strong spin (112/100, ~14.0/20), making it an ideal choice for players seeking powerful topspin shots, low and fast trajectories, and stability in rallies. The rubber stands out with its sticky C-Touch topsheet, reduced manufacturing defects, and Korean-style precision, making it suitable for advanced players focused on attacking. XIOM Vega Korea—where spin, power, and Korean precision meet!

Key Features:

• Rubber Type: Inverted (Pimples In)

• Sponge Hardness: Medium (~45°)

• Sponge Thickness: Maximum (Max)

• Speed: 110/100 (~13.8/20 on a general scale)

• Control: 95/100 (~11.9/20 on a general scale)

• Spin: 112/100 (~14.0/20 on a general scale)

• Topsheet Properties: Sticky C-Touch topsheet, strong grip, deep ball "grabbing," low and fast trajectory

• Technologies: Hyper Elasto, C-Touch, carbon fiber sponge

• Color: Blue, Black (top sheet)

• Country of Origin: South Korea

• Certifications: ITTF-approved

• Suitability: Aggressive attacking play, topspin shots, loop drives, Korean playing style, close-to-table and mid-distance play

XIOM Vega Korea stands out with its medium-hard construction, sticky topsheet, and balanced speed-control combination, making it ideal for Korean-style attacking players:

Topsheet Composition:

The C-Touch sticky topsheet, based on Hyper Elasto technology, ensures strong grip and deep ball "grabbing," allowing for powerful spin generation, especially in topspin and loop drives. The topsheet is scientifically refined to minimize traditional sticky rubber manufacturing defects, ensuring clear shot feedback and durability. Compared to XIOM Omega VIII China (~52.5° sponge, ~15.0/20 speed), Vega Korea offers slightly lower speed (~13.8/20) and spin (~14.0/20 vs. ~16.1/20) but higher control (~11.9/20 vs. ~13.8/20).

Sponge:

The medium-hard (~45°) carbon fiber-reinforced C-Touch sponge acts as a powerful "engine," transferring energy with minimal loss. The sponge uses built-in tension technology, making it softer than traditional sticky rubbers (>50°), ensuring a balanced catapult effect and responsive handling. Compared to XIOM Vega Pro (~47.5° sponge, ~13.1/20 speed), Vega Korea has a softer sponge, offering higher speed (~13.8/20 vs. ~13.1/20) and similar control (~11.9/20 vs. ~11.3/20).

Hyper Elasto Technology:

This technology expands the "window" above the net, ensuring the ball safely lands on the opponent's side, increasing the statistical success rate of shots. As a result, the rubber enables low, fast trajectories while maintaining precision—ideal for Korean-style topspin shots and rallies. Compared to Butterfly Tenergy 05 (~36° sponge, ~15.0/20 spin), Vega Korea provides slightly less spin but similar speed (~13.8/20 vs. ~14.0/20) and higher control (~11.9/20 vs. ~12.0/20).

C-Touch Technology:

The new C-Touch technology enhances the sticky topsheet's quality, reducing manufacturing defects and ensuring more consistent spin and feel. Compared to DHS Hurricane 3 Neo (~40–42° sponge, ~15.5/20 spin), Vega Korea offers less spin but easier handling, higher control, and reduced dependence on illegal boosters.

Spin and Trajectory:

The C-Touch sticky topsheet and carbon fiber sponge ensure a low, fast arc-shaped trajectory (9.0/10), facilitating topspin shots, loop drives, and fast attacks. The rubber effectively responds to backspin balls, making opening attacks easier. Compared to XIOM Omega VIII China (9.5/10 trajectory), Vega Korea has a lower trajectory, making it ideal for Korean-style fast strokes.

Control:

Thanks to the medium-hard sponge and Hyper Elasto technology, the rubber provides excellent control, especially in topspin shots, blocks, and serve returns. Compared to XIOM Vega X (~47.5° sponge, ~11.3/20 control), Vega Korea offers higher control (~11.9/20) and easier handling, making it suitable for a wider range of players.

Technical Indicators and Playing Characteristics:

• Speed (110/100, ~13.8/20): XIOM Vega Korea is a fast rubber suitable for topspin shots, loop drives, and counterattacks near the table or mid-distance. The carbon fiber sponge ensures a strong catapult effect, especially at maximum thickness, while remaining controllable in passive shots. Compared to XIOM Omega VIII China (~15.0/20 speed), Vega Korea is slightly slower but more controllable. Compared to Nittaku Fastarc G-1 (~13.9/20 speed), the speed is similar, but control is higher.

• Control (95/100, ~11.9/20): Hyper Elasto and C-Touch technologies ensure excellent control, particularly in topspin shots, blocks, and serve returns. Compared to XIOM Omega IV Euro (~11.5/20 control), Vega Korea offers higher control. Compared to Butterfly Tenergy 05 (~12.0/20 control), control is very similar, but handling is easier.

• Spin (112/100, ~14.0/20): The C-Touch sticky topsheet generates strong spin, especially in topspin shots and serves. Compared to XIOM Vega X (~16.1/20 spin), spin is lower, but handling is easier. Compared to DHS Hurricane 3 Neo (~15.5/20 spin), spin is lower, but control is higher and handling is easier.

• Trajectory (9.0/10): Low, fast arc-shaped trajectory, facilitating topspin shots, loop drives, and fast attacks. Compared to XIOM Omega VIII China (9.5/10), the trajectory is lower, making it ideal for Korean-style attacks. When blocking, the trajectory is stable, suitable for active blocks.

• Sponge Thickness: Maximum thickness enhances the catapult effect, ideal for aggressive topspin shots and loop drives.

Playing Aspects:

• Topspin Shots (9.5/10): Extremely effective in topspin shots, especially forehand strokes against backspin balls, due to the C-Touch sticky topsheet and carbon fiber sponge, ensuring strong spin and a lower trajectory. Ideal for opening attacks and dominating rallies.

• Blocking (9.3/10): Effective in blocking topspin shots near the table, especially on the forehand side, due to Hyper Elasto technology and the medium-hard sponge's stability.

• Push Shots (9.4/10): Allows precise pushes against backspin or no-spin balls, particularly due to the C-Touch topsheet's spin potential.

• Counter-hitting (9.5/10): Suitable for fast counterattacks near the table or mid-distance, thanks to the carbon fiber sponge's catapult effect and Hyper Elasto precision.

• Attacking Smashes (9.4/10): Effective in flat hits, generating fast and precise trajectories with high power.

• Serves & Receives (9.5/10): Enables precise serve control, especially with the C-Touch sticky topsheet, and is effective in passive (9.5/10) and active (9.4/10) receives due to strong spin and control.

• Flick Shots (9.4/10): Banana flicks are easy to execute due to the C-Touch topsheet and medium-hard sponge, ensuring accuracy and spin.

Compatibility with Blades:

XIOM Vega Korea pairs well with fast blades that complement its speed, spin, and low trajectory:

• Nittaku Eto 2025 Snake (~13.0/20 speed, OFF+): Enhances the rubber's speed and spin, ideal for forehand attackers.

• Donic Skachkov Carbospeed (~13.1/20 speed, OFF+): Boosts explosive power, suitable for intense topspin shots on the forehand.

• DHS Q968 Hurricane King National (~12.9/20 speed, OFF+): Provides excellent speed-spin balance, ideal for forehand play.

• Butterfly Zhang Jike ALC (~12.8/20 speed, OFF+): Complements the rubber's speed and spin, suitable for aggressive players.

• XIOM Axylium (~12.5/20 speed, OFF): Enhances spin and precision, suitable for both forehand and backhand.

It is recommended to use Vega Korea at maximum thickness on the forehand side with fast blades (e.g., Butterfly Zhang Jike ALC) or slightly slower blades (e.g., XIOM Axylium) to maintain racket balance and maximize spin and speed potential.

Additional Information:

XIOM Vega Korea is developed using Hyper Elasto and C-Touch technologies, integrating a carbon fiber sponge for energy efficiency and Korean-style precision. Compared to XIOM Omega VIII China, Vega Korea offers slightly lower speed (~13.8/20 vs. ~15.0/20) and spin (~14.0/20 vs. ~16.1/20) but higher control (~11.9/20 vs. ~13.8/20), making it suitable for a broader range of players, including advanced but non-professional competitors. Compared to XIOM Vega X, Vega Korea provides less spin (~14.0/20 vs. ~16.1/20) but higher speed (~13.8/20 vs. ~13.5/20) and similar control. Users highlight the rubber's "deep ball grip," "excellent control," and "Korean-style precision," but note that the sticky topsheet requires regular cleaning to maintain grip. It is recommended to use a specialized cleaner (e.g., XIOM i-Clean) and protective film to avoid damage.

ITTF-approved, XIOM Vega Korea is suitable for high-level competitions and ideal for players seeking a sticky rubber with strong spin and Korean-style attacking play.

Who is XIOM Vega Korea For?

XIOM Vega Korea is designed for players seeking speed, spin, and stability:

• Advanced and intermediate players: Looking for a sticky rubber with strong spin, especially for the forehand.

• Aggressive attackers: Emphasizing topspin shots, loop drives, and fast attacks in the Korean playing style.

• Close-to-table and mid-distance play: Effective in topspin shots, blocks, and counterattacks.

• Serves & Receives: Allows precise serve control (9.5/10) and is effective in passive (9.5/10) and active (9.4/10) receives.

• Korean-style seekers: Optimal for those wanting a balanced rubber with strong spin and speed.

Advantages of XIOM Vega Korea:

• Speed (13.8/20): High speed, ideal for topspin shots, loop drives, and counterattacks.

• Control (11.9/20): Excellent control, especially in topspin shots, blocks, and serve returns.

• Spin (14.0/20): Strong spin, particularly in topspin shots and serves.

• Trajectory (9.0/10): Low, fast arc trajectory, facilitating topspin shots and fast attacks.

• Hyper Elasto Technology: Expands the "window" above the net, increasing shot success rate.

• C-Touch Technology: Enhances sticky topsheet quality, reducing manufacturing defects.

• Carbon Fiber Sponge: Provides a powerful catapult effect and stable shot feel.

• High Quality: ITTF-approved, suitable for high-level competitions.

Compared to XIOM Omega VIII China, Vega Korea offers slightly lower speed and spin but higher control, making it suitable for a wider player base. Compared to DHS Hurricane 3 Neo, it provides less spin but higher control and easier handling without illegal boosters.

XIOM Vega Korea—where spin, power, and Korean precision come together!

XIOM Vega Korea

XIOM Vega Korea

XIOM Vega Korea