Author Topic: Euro Versions? (Read 5677 times)

Skippy · « **on:** November 22, 2007, 12:44:55 PM »

How do you like the euro versions of the Omegas Rob?

pingpongrob · « **Reply #1 on:** November 22, 2007, 02:50:55 PM »

Quote from: "Skippy"

How do you like the euro versions of the Omegas Rob?

I haven't tried it as yet mate. But when I was using Plasma 430, I always said I would like a Plasma 410. This one has a 40 degree Sponge, instead of the 47.5 on the regular version.

But since I'm liking the standard version so much, not sure if I'll change. I will try it on Monday Night.

pingpongrob · « **Reply #2 on:** November 22, 2007, 10:22:37 PM »

Silly me, turned up to a pennant match, and guess what I did.

Yep you guessed it. Put a sheet of Omega II euro version on my blade and played a match. What a disaster.

Its far to soft for my forehand, Nice though, just not for me. Heaps more control the the standard version, i just wasn't used to it.
The top sheet is exactly the same, so its easy to generate spin, but its lacking speed compared to its big brother.

If you like soft sponges, then this ones for you. Its a touch softer than the Plasma 430, but harder than the Plasma 380.

Skippy · « **Reply #3 on:** November 22, 2007, 11:23:47 PM »

Does it match better with the Strad? Is the Yanus DF harder or softer than the Euro Omega I, or II?

Skippy · « **Reply #4 on:** November 24, 2007, 11:20:22 AM »

Could you tell me anything about the euro version at all?

pingpongrob · « **Reply #5 on:** November 24, 2007, 12:32:50 PM »

We will try it out on a Strad on Monday Night.

Skippy · « **Reply #6 on:** November 24, 2007, 04:01:17 PM »

Monday night is Supachop night huh? He comes over and gets to try out tons of stuff. Man, it would be fun to be in the buddie system with you Rob. We would get along great! I am always willing to play! Now we just have to overcome thousands of miles.

pingpongrob · « **Reply #7 on:** November 24, 2007, 06:23:07 PM »

We need one of those tele transporters. Gee it would be great to meet all you fella's.

gekogark1212 · « **Reply #8 on:** November 24, 2007, 11:52:03 PM »

Yeh I'm wroking on that. Hopefully I'll crush Einstein's 8 page paper and win a nobel prize along the way.

First thing I'd do is probably teleport into the Butterfly warehouse though :twisted:

Skippy · « **Reply #9 on:** November 25, 2007, 12:57:02 AM »

Nobel Prizes aren't for real science, they are only for unprovable theoretical science. Just be happy with making a product that everyone loves and you make billions on. That should be enough right? If you want to become a philanthropist after that by all means go for it!

Skippy · « **Reply #10 on:** January 07, 2008, 03:09:28 PM »

Quote from: "pingpongrob"

We will try it out on a Strad on Monday Night.

Any word on this?

Wiz · « **Reply #11 on:** January 07, 2008, 03:54:00 PM »

Quote from: "Skippy"

Quote from: "pingpongrob"
We will try it out on a Strad on Monday Night.

Any word on this?

Not sure about that one... But Rob had a good hit of my new Strad (yes, you guys conned me into getting one... but i am loving every single thing about the strad so far :)

pingpongrob · « **Reply #12 on:** January 10, 2008, 06:32:28 AM »

Wilson is Correct. The Xiom Omega 2 Euro version is very nice on the stradavarious. What I stated was it was to slow on my forehand, and I stick with comments.

But everyone is differant, I like blasting balls past my oppenants (not Supachop), and the euro version is much slower than both Omega 1 & 2. If you play a much more controlled game, where placement and spin is important, then the Euro version would suit just fine.

ckhugo · « **Reply #13 on:** January 10, 2008, 11:13:56 AM »

My 2 cents,

euro version is considerably softer than the standard, and thats why I liked it, given I have not liked any of the tensor rubbers so far (plasma & omega).

To explain in more details, this soft version allows more dwell time even on fast blades, so it allows me to do slow loops on my FH. (Yes, Rob & Wiz, I know I dont swing that fast on my FH). At the same time, if u swing hard and the hit goes through the sponge then the fast blade would kick in along with the tensor effect, as which the speed is still more than decent.

Further, its a rather grippy rubber for German tensor, so the soft sponge grabs the ball on loop and the grip from the topsheet generates topspin and arc then the tensor and blade provides the kick.

The downsides would be: 1. short game tends to send the ball a bit long, since the tensor effect tend to send the ball just that much longer and higher
2. serve isnt as spinny and harder to keep the ball short (compare to say H2/3)
3. $$$$ if it doesnt last long

In Conclusion - I think I have found the rubber for my FH - a soft tensor rubber thats not mushy and grippy, but would require a bit of adjustments.

PS> I had a hit with Wiz' Strad+Omega 2 Euro as well = nice combo & nice speed - would be too fast if its usual omega 2 or 430 in 2.2, unless u have decent swing speed to handle it.

pingpongrob · « **Reply #14 on:** January 10, 2008, 12:00:47 PM »

Quote from: "ckhugo"

My 2 cents,
PS> I had a hit with Wiz' Strad+Omega 2 Euro as well = nice combo & nice speed - would be too fast if its usual omega 2 or 430 in 2.2, unless u have decent swing speed to handle it.

So what are you saying, ckhugo

1. My equipment is to fast
2. I'm good enough to handle the fast equipment
3. both of the above
4. none of the above

priior · « **Reply #15 on:** January 10, 2008, 02:00:27 PM »

i havent tried any XIOM rubbers.. BUT.. i think i'm seeing a pattern here..

when the sponge is really soft on a tensor rubber, the bounciness is similar to other non tensor rubbers. (ie markV gps lightly speedglued or sriver fx lightly speedglued etc...)

this means, those of us who got used to the tensor bounciness for the FH will not like it... those of you who havent got used to the bounciness, will like it much more and hate the plasma 430 etc..

could it be it?

ckhugo · « **Reply #16 on:** January 10, 2008, 03:43:01 PM »

priior,

I think u got a point there, and then of coz it has a lot to do with the blade u use.

I think these German tensor rubbers have a different kind of bounce to glue up non-tensor rubbers or the Chinese tensor rubbers. It has a more springy rebound.

So, on a hard, high rebound blade, these rubbers can be a real disaster but on a looping softer blades ppl would normally benefit form it and get use to it quicker.

Lastly, JO-SIlver is way too SOFT & slow

ckhugo · « **Reply #17 on:** January 11, 2008, 03:31:25 PM »

Rob:

1. Ur blade+Rubber combo is fast, hence u cant block and not moving forward when u loop :PP hahahaa

Skippy · « **Reply #18 on:** January 18, 2008, 02:41:32 AM »

Ok, I broke down and got an Omega II Euro Version coming soon! We'll see how I like it! I'm excited about the possibilities. Do those come with a sticky sheet to store the rubber like alot of tensors?

Skippy · « **Reply #19 on:** January 18, 2008, 03:08:23 AM »

Get it out the door and on a plane Rob!

Skippy · « **Reply #20 on:** January 19, 2008, 07:33:02 AM »

Hmmm? No response to the question huh? I guess I'll know soon enough! RAWR!

RebornTTEvnglist · « **Reply #21 on:** January 19, 2008, 02:40:44 PM »

I think Rob's taken a long weekend holiday a week early :lol:

Missile launchers aren't legal in civilian hands you know :twisted:

pingpongrob · « **Reply #22 on:** January 19, 2008, 07:09:54 PM »

Quote from: "Skippy"

Ok, I broke down and got an Omega II Euro Version coming soon! We'll see how I like it! I'm excited about the possibilities. Do those come with a sticky sheet to store the rubber like alot of tensors?

Sorry Skippy, We had a power blackout last night and I couldn't get on any of the Forums. its put me a day behind with orders as well.

All Xiom rubbers come with the sticky protection Sheet. Its important to use it, it will make your rubber last longer. Soon you will see the power of the XIOM rubber.

Skippy · « **Reply #23 on:** January 19, 2008, 11:48:54 PM »

Ack! Your saying it's going to take longer than 2-5 days now? Oh the humanity!

Skippy · « **Reply #24 on:** January 20, 2008, 07:27:27 AM »

Coincidentally, what is the hardness of the Omega II Euro version?

pingpongrob · « **Reply #25 on:** January 20, 2008, 09:12:34 AM »

Quote from: "Skippy"

Coincidentally, what is the hardness of the Omega II Euro version?

Its about 39 - 40 degree's

Skippy · « **Reply #26 on:** January 20, 2008, 09:25:35 AM »

That sounds just right to me! I'm super excited now!

Skippy · « **Reply #27 on:** January 25, 2008, 01:23:26 PM »

Grrrr! Still hasn't arrived yet. I am going to chalk this one up to a ridiculous federal holiday that occurred this week. Oh well, hopefully tomorrow!

speedplay · « **Reply #28 on:** January 25, 2008, 06:30:57 PM »

Spoiled Skippy, thats what you are! I have to wait for approximately 14 days to get any deliveries from down under

Since Silver is the only one who's answered in my tread about which rubbers I should get, I'm making a minor hijack here and ask; Which of the Xiom rubbers comes with the softest sponge?

pingpongrob · « **Reply #29 on:** January 25, 2008, 09:09:22 PM »

Quote from: "speedplay"

Spoiled Skippy, thats what you are! I have to wait for approximately 14 days to get any deliveries from down under

Since Silver is the only one who's answered in my tread about which rubbers I should get, I'm making a minor hijack here and ask; Which of the Xiom rubbers comes with the softest sponge?

Omega 2 Euro Version, But I have to say that I dont have many left, and as its not a standard rubber that Xiom Carries. I have to order
50 x red 2.0
50 x blk 2.0
50 x red max
50 x blk max

and then wait 45days for them to be manufactured.

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Author Topic: Euro Versions? (Read 5677 times)