Author: Genadiy Zakladnuy

  From the moment in our store inventory appeared Xiom company was not so much time. I'll tell you the truth, I underestimated the quality of the brand. It would seem, as the Korean company can create a good competition grandees of production equipment for table tennis!? But now I am personally convinced of the opposite. Yes, Xiom really taken seriously, especially the production of plates. Well-developed technology overlays that is not small money, and proven European manufacturers lining is that the inventory of the Korean manufacturer displays at the proper level.

  The following fact speaks for itself. Which takes place annually in Japan Rating Top - 10 plates, in 2010 said just 3 pads Xiom Vega company and gave them the deserved place in the top ten. At that time, if not strange, its the same, the Japanese firm Butterfly, satisfied only one place in the ranking, which won the plate in a series of Tenergy.

  After testing the first 4 pads, I concluded: These pads - one of the few good models of Tenergy Butterfly.

  Unfortunately, the price lining Tenergy much bite. And having a good alternative in the face of the line caps from Xiom, I'm not overpaid those extra 50% on the strip. Now Donic products and Xiom, Butterfly by higher prices for their products to become more relevant.

  So lining that I had time to test this Vega Pro, Vega Europe, Omega 4 Europe and Omega 4 Pro. At the last of which I have yet to stop and play the backhand. The first thing that catches your eye - a black sponge, which has become a "business card" series Vega and Omega. It would seem that the black sponge, it's just a visual clone lining Haifu Whale 2! But no! This Xiom acted as an innovator, pumped carbon sponge. What gave sponge specific, incomparable to any other, the effect.

  Visual surface topshita all four pads, to me, is the same. The only change is the elasticity of the surface. The reason for this somewhat different density of spines. And, of course, affect the overall performance of hardness sponge. Softest, control and slow, of the four, lining Vega Europe. Very pleasant to block and otherwise taking the ball. Ideal for playing in the near and middle zone. A bit like the pad Donic Silver, though somewhat inferior and her speed. Successfully cope with the slightest inaccuracy of technique player, which are more active overlay, such as Omega 4 Pro, lead to unforced errors. Lack Vega Europe - lack of explosive power. It is good there is in the performance of the well topspinov undercuts the ball. No problem to give the ball trajectory at low speed. But given the speed - not her strong point. Like every soft cover, durability of this little gum reduced by its elasticity. The conclusion follows: pad suitable for novice players and secondary levels.

  Next strip line Vega - Vega Pro. This is the first cover, which made me think and realize that Xiom really well modeled Tenergy. I thought it was a little softer than Tenergy 05, although some players think it tougher. Perhaps we had different series of overlays, but it is safe to say that the plate about the same stiffness. In the line of our 4-pad is on the third place on the stiffness after Vega Europe and Omega 4 Europe, starting with the very soft.

  Vega Pro matte surface. After weeks of training this plate, it became clear that the durability of lining the level as declared by the manufacturer. Is not inferior to his dear "predecessor"! Of course, there was a view Tenergy 05. In the attachment there is a harmonious blend of speed and feeling. It is safe to say that the patch is not for passive play. Best suited for forehand, because it enough power to complete the attack. At the same time, the slower the grounds will be completely appropriate and backhand.

  In times overlap with the effect of plywood when professionals are accelerators, we can say that Vega Pro rather the power that lies in it and without bustereniya. Plays well as at the table, and in the far field. When rotating trimming gives a good trajectory and ball complex with a strong rotation. This applies both hinged and speed TOPS. When submitting felt quality of the rubber grip that is as good in the short game. Lack lining - passive reception, the game in the box. You can not say that these elements are not under execution by the attachment. I, for completeness, only pointing out the weakest side of all possible arsenal.

  Vega Pro Victor Efimov went well, both on the right and left. For him it is a wonderful alternative to Butterfly Tenergy 05. However, as for me Omega.

  Should test strip - Omega 4 Europe. It has something to do with Vega Europe. This pad is easy to control the ball in the box. There is a nice feeling of the ball, which is great for short-and medium zone. Well controlled and directed a powerful ball from the middle zone. At the same time provides a good pad, curved ball trajectory that is good for the stability of a decent hit. Far field for lining also can do. Ball safely back on the table.

  Compared with Vega Europe, Omega 4 Europe has more aggressive. In it a little bit more explosive power. This is because the sponge is a little tougher. Although it can still be classified as "soft." Hardness Omega 4 Europe is similar to Tenergy 64, but well ahead of her in control. The only slight drawback lining is that while playing on the rising ball, a little short of the coupling characteristics topshita.

  According to its characteristics Omega 4 Europe, okromya Tenergy 64, can also be compared with Donic Acuda S2. Pad has a high wear resistance, while the category of "soft" pad makes it vulnerable to mechanical damage. Pad will work well for both games on forehand and backhand on. It can be recommended to both professionals and amateurs.

  Omega 4 Pro is the most powerful of the four considered. It is enough explosive power, in order to make a devastating stroke. Overlay a little stiffer Vega Pro and, for me, a little bit faster. It is best suited for right-pad game. She catches the ball well, both on the table and beyond. This has a positive effect as well in the short game and serve. Lack lining, as well as the Vega Pro - passive play. Whatever it was, Omega 4 Pro, I think, a follower of Vega Pro, for those who want to trim more acute in the game. Perfect replacement pads Tenergy 05. Pro console really fits professional strip.

  As you know, I took the caps from Vega and Omega series 4, but with the same set-top boxes and Europe Pro. The transition to the activity carried out from Vega to Omega 4. For control of the Omega 4 to Vega. Regarding Europe, and Pro, we can say that the lining is quite similar. A little different Asia. But they are still lining pozzhe.Suschestvuyut Vega Elite and Vega Asia, Omega 4 Elite and Omega 4 Asia. In the near future I will try to test these plates and describe to you my impressions. And let's not forget about the Omega 3 (with a white sponge), which is also quite popular in Asia. Olympic champion Ryu Seung Min (Korea), not just because it was played Omega 3.

Gennadii Zakladnyi

23/03/2011

Date: 21 January 2013