Xiom Vega Europe vs Loki Telson Speed
Xiom’s soft, forgiving tensor against Loki’s softest tensor, on each maker’s published specification, with a dated UK price and no claim that either one is better.
Both are soft European tensors for control, touch and longer dwell. Xiom publishes the Vega Europe sponge at 42.5°, and Loki Telson Speed is 45° on the European scale, so the Loki sheet is slightly firmer. Vega Europe is aimed at amateur and intermediate players; Telson Speed is Loki’s all-round tensor with consistent speed and control.
Head-to-Head Specification Comparison
Each maker’s own published figures, side by side. Speed, spin and control scales differ between brands, so compare those within a brand, not across.
| Specification | Xiom Vega Europe | Loki Telson Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Rubber type | Tensor (Black Tensor Carbo Sponge) | Tensor |
| Sponge hardness | 42.5 (Xiom/European degrees) | 45° European scale (≈36° Chinese) |
| Sponge thickness | 1.8mm, 2.0mm, Max | 2.1mm |
| Maker’s speed / spin / control | Not published by the maker | Speed 12 · Spin 12 · Control 11.5 (Loki scale, 1–15) |
| UK price per sheet | £39.99 at Tees Sport (inc. VAT, checked 13 Oct 2026) | £29.99 inc. VAT |
| ITTF authorisation | Check the current ITTF approved list | ✔ ITTF Approved (tournament legal) |
Why This Pairing
The reasoning behind matching these two rubbers.
Vega Europe is a common first choice for a forgiving backhand rubber. Telson Speed is the softest tensor in the Loki range and the closest match on hardness and feel.
Note: Rubbers are compared against rubbers here, on type, sponge and price. No two makers build a sheet the same way, so expect real differences even where the category matches. This is our best-informed read on the closest Loki equivalent, not a claim that the two play identically.
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Common questions
Is the Loki Telson Speed as good as the Xiom Vega Europe?
Loki UK doesn’t claim the Telson Speed is objectively better than the Xiom Vega Europe, and this page isn’t trying to declare a winner. Both are soft European tensors for control, touch and longer dwell. Xiom publishes the Vega Europe sponge at 42.5°, and Loki Telson Speed is 45° on the European scale, so the Loki sheet is slightly firmer. Vega Europe is aimed at amateur and intermediate players; Telson Speed is Loki’s all-round tensor with consistent speed and control.
What's the difference between the Xiom Vega Europe and the Loki Telson Speed?
The Xiom Vega Europe is a soft tensor rubber with a 42.5° Carbo sponge, as published by Xiom. The Loki Telson Speed is a soft tensor at 45° on the European scale. See the table above for thicknesses and price.
Is the Loki Telson Speed ITTF approved?
Yes. Every Loki rubber is ITTF approved, so the Loki Telson Speed is legal in Table Tennis England and ITTF-sanctioned league and tournament play, the same as the Xiom Vega Europe.
How much does the Loki Telson Speed cost compared to the Xiom Vega Europe?
The Xiom Vega Europe is £39.99 at Tees Sport (inc. VAT, checked 13 Oct 2026). The Loki Telson Speed costs £29.99 inc. VAT — check the live price above, since it updates automatically, unlike a figure typed into a page.
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Editorial & Compliance Disclosure: Specifications for the Xiom Vega Europe are drawn from the maker’s own product listing; its UK price is from Tees Sport, checked 13 Oct 2026. Loki figures are manufacturer specification from Loki’s 2026 catalogue. This page does not use or cite any third-party community rating site. Loki UK has no business relationship with or endorsement from Xiom. All competitor trademarks belong to their respective owners.