【Editor's Picks】XIOM 'Vega O Soft' — A shockingly cost-effective Rubber anyone can use with confidence

A shockingly cost-effective Rubber anyone can use with confidence

　If you hear that a reversed rubber sold in Japan costs 4,300 yen including tax, many people will probably worry, “Is the performance really okay?” But once you hit a Ball with this 'Vega O Soft,' you may start worrying in a different way: “Is it okay for the manufacturer to sell such a good Rubber at that price?”

The 'Vega O' series was released in November 2025. It combines the same 45-degree Sponge with top sheets of different structures, and comes in three types — 'Hard,' 'Mid,' and 'Soft' — in order of firmer feel at impact.

What we’re introducing here is the 'Vega O Soft,' the softest-feeling one of the three. Thanks to the top sheet, where larger pips are arranged at slightly tighter intervals, the Ball sinks in exceptionally well. You can Rally with the feeling of catching the Ball with the Rubber and tossing it back from the Opponent’s side of the table, and because Control mistakes are less likely, it feels extremely comfortable to play with.

Beginners in particular often can’t move the Racket toward the Ball at high Speed, and instead end up hitting in a timid way, as if merely “touching” the Ball. But even with an Impact from such a “slow and weak Swing,” the top sheet of 'Vega O Soft' firmly grabs the Ball and gives it the right Spin. As a result, even less skilled players can produce Balls that trace a beautiful arc and seem to be drawn into the Opponent’s court.

It’s also dependable for intermediate players who are starting to improve. The 45-degree Sponge is “not too hard, not too soft,” and even when advanced Players hit firmly, it doesn’t feel like the Ball is being crushed; instead, it sends a Drive with plenty of touch and power to the Opponent’s court. Among advanced Players who prefer softer Rubbers, many are sure to like this feel and ease of use as well.

You’ll be surprised by the price, and surprised by the high performance. A truly top-tier Rubber in terms of cost performance that makes everyone go, “Oh!” That’s 'Vega O Soft.'

XIOM
Vega O Soft

● Inverted rubber　
● Thickness: 2.1, 1.9 mm