omega iv pro with a softer sponge?
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Topic: omega iv pro with a softer sponge?
Posted By: asifgunz
Subject: omega iv pro with a softer sponge?
Date Posted: 12/03/2017 at 11:58am
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Hey guys, I have been using Xiom's omega iv pro on my backhand for 5 years now. It has surved me consistently from cell to now poly. I was wondering if anyone has come across a rubber with similar topsheet (IMO its med hard as far as esn scale goes) and a sponge that is perhaps 2 degrees softer? From my understanding ( might be wrong) Omega IV pro has a 47.5 deg sponge. at around 45.5 ( i think it would be close to t64 sponge? ) is t64 really the rubber to switch to?, or is it t80 for better all around rubber? the reason for the ask for a rubber with a softer sponge is that I switched to the Donic Ovtcharov true carbon and imo its a little too fast of a blade at 88 grams. Should I go the viscaria route and keep my rubbers as is( i switch sheets about twice a year) ? -------------  "I do not have any idols. I am my own idol." - Zhang Jike Feedback: http://mytabletennis.net/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=71761&PN=1#905629 |
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Posted By: rocketman222
Date Posted: 12/03/2017 at 12:46pm
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Baracuda big slam, it's light and spinny ------------- http://www.bladesbycharlie.com/models/hinokighost" rel="nofollow - BBC Hinoki Ghost http://mytabletennis.net/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=74126&title=feedback-rocketman222" rel="nofollow - My Feedback |
Posted By: Skyline
Date Posted: 12/03/2017 at 1:07pm
| Omega IV Europe seems like the easiest solution |
Posted By: Kolev
Date Posted: 12/03/2017 at 2:14pm
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I would also mention the Omega IV Euro. It is very close to T64 ------------- Hallmark Carbon Extreme (x3) FH: D05/G1/RX BH: Z2/D64/Ω7Pro |
Posted By: SmileTT
Date Posted: 12/03/2017 at 2:47pm
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Yeah i agree also with Omega IV Euro. I also liked T80 and T05 as backhand rubbers. ------------- Xiom Omega IV Euro | Freitas ALC | Xiom Omega IV Euro https://tinyurl.com/yaoh8suu" rel="nofollow - Feedbacks |
Posted By: asifgunz
Date Posted: 12/03/2017 at 5:45pm
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thanks for the response. but heres the thing. I have been led to believe that the Omega iv euro topsheet is softer than omega iv pro. Is this truly the case? I know that the sponge is def 2-3 degrees softer . and the original barracuda is around 45 degree right ? and big slam is around 42.5 ? which would be too soft for me. Trying to stick around 45 degree sponge. ------------- "I do not have any idols. I am my own idol." - Zhang Jike Feedback: http://mytabletennis.net/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=71761&PN=1#905629 |
Posted By: ohwell
Date Posted: 12/03/2017 at 9:40pm
| What about Vega Japan? It's 45 degree sponge, with a spinny topsheet. |
Posted By: asifgunz
Date Posted: 12/06/2017 at 10:48am
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unfortunately i ddint like vega japan at all because the topsheet felt much softer than oivpro the sponge looks to be that of a perfect hardness but not the topsheet for a similar reason i didnt like omega v asia on my forehand ( soft topsheet) anything else out there? would like to hear the differences between sigma 2 euro vs omega iv or v euro or if there is another brand that makes something along the lines of 45 deg sponge with med hard topsheet like that of omega iv pro ------------- "I do not have any idols. I am my own idol." - Zhang Jike Feedback: http://mytabletennis.net/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=71761&PN=1#905629 |
Posted By: rocketman222
Date Posted: 12/06/2017 at 1:04pm
You are right that big slam is probably around 43, the original baracuda is 47 degrees, another really cool rubber i like is nittaku fastarc-g1, its probably the best rubber after tenergy. ------------- http://www.bladesbycharlie.com/models/hinokighost" rel="nofollow - BBC Hinoki Ghost http://mytabletennis.net/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=74126&title=feedback-rocketman222" rel="nofollow - My Feedback |
asifgunz wrote:Posted By: SmackDAT
Date Posted: 12/06/2017 at 1:19pm
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O4E. ------------- Zhang Jike ALC AN (88g) Tenergy 05 Hard (2.1, B) Tenergy 19 (2.1, R) https://goo.gl/bFWoxW" rel="nofollow - https://goo.gl/bFWoxW |
Posted By: ohwell
Date Posted: 12/06/2017 at 1:40pm
I believe Omega 4 elite is 40 deg and euro is 42.5: http://ooakforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=44&t=24689
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Posted By: 1dennistt
Date Posted: 12/06/2017 at 2:53pm
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Donic Bluefire M2 or JP 02? I'm not sure how the topsheet compares to what you are currently using, but the sponge is 45 degrees. ------------- Donic Waldner World Champion 1989 ZLC (Inner), Donic BlueStorm Pro (Red) Max, ????? (Black) 1.8 mm) |
Posted By: ohwell
Date Posted: 12/06/2017 at 3:07pm
So, re-reading your initial post: are you mainly looking for a slower rubber, or are you looking specifically for a sponge that engages more easily with a similar topsheet?
I'm asking because if you care most about slightly slower, Vega Pro might be the ticket. Some consider it a bit faster in the short came (IMO nothing unmanageable, it's a very controllable rubber), but slower on more active shots. |
Posted By: asifgunz
Date Posted: 12/06/2017 at 5:20pm
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a sponge that engages slightly easier with a similar topsheet. thank you for this url http://ooakforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=44&t=24689 looks like omega iv euro is along the lines of 42.5 , and sigma 2 euro is 45 , im guess sIIeuro is the way to go. ------------- "I do not have any idols. I am my own idol." - Zhang Jike Feedback: http://mytabletennis.net/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=71761&PN=1#905629 |