is an innovative rubber that combines top-quality sticky top layer with a customized sponge for optimal balance between power and accuracy. Thanks to improved bonding between the layers, it offers a clear and intuitive feel when touching the ball, enabling players to better control and exceptional spin on topspin shots.
This is a dual-tension rubber with X-Factor that does not require a booster of dual tension, as it is already built-in. This was made possible by use of artificial intelligence. The A.I. TECH technology, where parameters were altered using artificial intelligence to introduce a new approach by harmonizing the shape of the pips with the sponge thickness, creating an NIF sponge with ultra-slow elasticity.
It is a 2IN1 Litemax rubber, lighter than Jekyll&Hyde, which becomes evident in close-to-table play and in intensive exchanges.
Omega 8 China is an excellent choice for attacking players who play close to the table and want to exploit the advantages of a sticky rubber for maximum spin and aggressive strokes.
Color: red and black
Thickness: 1.9 mm or MAX
Type: OFF+
Speed: 120
Control: 110
Spin: 129
Hardness: hard 52.5°
Gobe concept: NIF Sponge
Rubber technology: X-Factor
*discounts available to clubs and associations for larger rubber orders
This technology was enabled by artificial intelligence. Chinese gluable rubber offers great control on short distances because of its hard sponge and gluable surface. But the use of this rubber weakens the balls, hit far away from the table. To replace these deficiencies, players use amplifiers, that strengthen the rubbers tension at strikes from a distance.
The so named 'FACTOR X' is the key factor of the Chinese dominance over table tennis. February of 2024 the ITTF introduced regulation for gradual prohibition of amplifier use. They developed Jekyll & Hyde C55.0. This is the first rubber with double tension (dual tension) with X-Factor, which doesn’t need the booster of dual tension because it is already integrated. This was enabled by the use of artificial intelligence.
Top-tier equipment for players on national level often demand higher weight. The best players, that through years of training developed muscles, specific for table tennis, actually prefer using heavier and stronger rubbers. The weight brings balance and stability, which is key, especially at high-speed swings.
But the use of lighter equipment has its advantages. Especially for games close to the table, excessive weight can present as an obstacle at more precise strikes and game control. OMEGA 8 is a product that lessened weight on the basis of the rubber JEKYLL & HYDE. This new experience will highly benefit with an offensive game close to the table an in intensive strike exchanges.