Xiom Omega V

OVT and OVP are spinny, stable tensors. They have some of the "dampening" feel in the sponge that first appeared (IMO) in Tenzone Ultra. As such, they feel less bouncy than Rasant/BF M/Evo, or less lively in the short game if you prefer. This makes them more linear than older tensors.

Rasant/BF M/Evo are last-gen, and so you would expect some differences. If you use the current-gen Rasant Grip then you'd see some of the same lack of bounciness, for example. But yes, overall OVT is slower than M1. For me, this is a major plus point because the short game is so solid with OVT/OVP. It is less demanding than M1, which is a balls-out full-on experience for me.

To call OVT or OVP "slow" is just crazy though. They're 47.5deg tensors. They have loads of power available, and OVP feels somewhat livelier than OVT due to the softer, more reactive topsheet. The only way you could compare to H3N is if there is heavy boosting going on.

OVE is bouncier, faster and lower throw if that's what anyone is looking for. Similar to JP02, but a bit faster.

If OVT isn't "enough" for anyone, OV Asia might be worth a shot. I'm still waiting for someone to try it now it's out.

As usual i agree with Andy.

Omega V is really very good and controlled tensor.

It is superb rubber.
A guy from the club use it and he liked it very much.

1 big cons however is after 2 months rubbers tends to dried out.
And become with less speed and spin.

OV Asia is on offer at TT11 this week.

Come on. Someone give it a pop.

Any review/opinions for the Omega V Asia, please.

GeneralSpecific wrote: Excellent rubber. Hard sponge, same as Sigma 2 pro sponge (maybe also Omega 5 pro/tour sponge?). Extremely high grip and elastic topsheet. High throw angle and great at lifting heavy backspin. Capable of producing heavy topspin and sidespin on loops. A very crisp feeling to it. Excellent quality and arc on counterloops. Great for topspin drives. Not the best for flat hits (like Sigma 2 is). Capable of producing heavy spin on serves but can be a little springy. This means that when serving you really need to focus and be precise. If you focus and are precise on your serves then it's an excellent serving rubber. Everything I said above means it's also very sensitive to topspin so you really need to close the angle a lot. At the time of this writing the only thing that will make me change from this is if they make an Omega 6 Asia. This rubber fits my forehand perfectly. Any other questions please ask and I will be happy to help.

Thanks for your interesting short reviews.

I like the feel of new generation xiom rubbers such as OVP, OVT and SIIE. Sigma II pro is also great on backhand but it's too heavy for me when pairing with OVT or OVP.
Did you weight it? How much weight of this new OVA?

i use sigma II pro on BH. This 2 year old rubber still retains playable characteristics. stupidly durable.

Just get a heavier blade. Trust* me. it balances out very well. Can even add weight to the bottom of the blade to balance it out.

Edited by asifgunz - 05/21/2015 at 4:12pm

Xiom is known for its durability.. But that's mostly cuz their topsheets are'nt super elastic, so don't crack and chip easily compared to other brands but it loses the topsheets grip and sheen really early ( adidas p5 seemed to be the exact opposite) .Iv used sigma 2 Euro, Vega Japan and tried omega IV pro and V Euro. My question : does the same thing happen to omega V tour? ( cuz I kinda like my mx-p topsheet more than my friends omega V Euro topsheets)
Heard that the tour version plays like t05 with the P ball. Got a bit interested;)

nv42 wrote: Heard that the tour version plays like t05 with the P ball. Got a bit interested;)

XOVT does not play like T05 with any ball.

GeneralSpecific wrote: nv42 wrote: But that's mostly cuz their topsheets are'nt super elastic

lol. Their topsheets feel a bit stiff and look kinda matte compared to rubbers like mx-p, tenergy etc. :P

nv42 wrote: Just wish their topsheets were spinner( for eg ..rubbers like adidas p5, p7, evo series etc) provide better mechanical spin with the topsheet while I need to hit through the sponge to get good spin on xiom rubbers

Xiom ov are very good but too heavy, v Europe already heavier than 05!

Im not saying that xiom ain't spinny, just that I can impart more spin with the same action on a brushy stroke only involving the topsheet using something like an evo, 5q, baracuda, t05 etc, especially when theyr a few weeks old. A brand new xiom feels good though, but the topsheet slowly loses its shine and the easy spin in sometime. When you hit through the sponge I never found xiom to lack spin.
PS- I do really like the feel that the carbo sponge gives.
Welcome to corrections if I said something senseless lol

OVA has a sponge that's a little harder than MX-P. I'm not sure of the numbers exactly though.