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Yasaka Mark V AD is a table tennis rubber designed for players of all levels, from beginners to professionals. It offers a perfect balance of speed, spin, and control, making it suitable for a wide range of playing styles. With a speed rating of 17, spin rating of 17, and control rating of 18, it allows players to execute powerful shots while maintaining excellent control. The rubber's tackiness rating of 0.2 provides enough grip to generate spin on the ball, while its 4.4 weight ensures a solid feel. The sponge hardness of 2.7 offers a good balance between speed and control, and the rubber's gears rating of 6.3 allows players to switch effortlessly between attacking and defensive shots. The throw angle of 3.8 provides a good balance between height and speed, and the consistency rating of 7.8 ensures that players can rely on the rubber's performance shot after shot. Durability is rated at 6.9, indicating that the rubber can withstand regular use. Overall, the Yasaka Mark V AD is an excellent choice for players seeking a versatile rubber that excels in all aspects of the game. Its balanced performance and high consistency make it a favorite among players of all levels.
Before I review this rubber, I want to make it clear that it was not designed for the modern game. It clearly requires speed glue. However, major brands do not lower their prices or recommendations, so I will review this as a modern rubber.
Firstly, I will discuss the pros, though there are few to mention.
The rubber seems to provide well-controlled pushing (backspin) and blocking. However, the blocking feels more similar to Yasaka Antipower, which I don’t believe was intentional. Additionally, it can counter-topspin reasonably well, even with an open angle. It also appears to be durable and can last for years. While it may not retain its original quality, the rubber seems to always have a bit of life in it.
Now, let’s move on to the cons. Firstly, the speed is extremely slow, and it offers no real power. There are bats from Rebel Sport at the high end that have comparable power.
Secondly, it has an exceedingly small amount of spin. It’s difficult to quantify just how little spin it produces, but I would say it is similar to most short pips.
The rubber also lacks the ability to grip the ball or maintain control while spinning, resulting in very poor looping capability.
As for price recommendation, I suggest $3.50 USD.
You may think this is an exaggeration, but let me explain my reasoning. I recognize that this rubber is not up to standard, and you might assume it’s suitable for beginners. However, to accurately gauge its quality, I applied it to a very cheap blade. On the opposite side of the blade, I used a Tuttle 2013, which is an entry-level rubber available for no more than $10 USD. The Tuttle 2013 provided more spin, more power, more control, and better gripping ability than the Mark V AD, making it a far better option for a beginner. Therefore, it simply doesn’t make sense to pay $30 USD for a rubber that fails to compare to a $10 USD alternative. I hope this review helps.
Review:
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The table tennis rubber offers excellent control, making it suitable for players who prioritize precision in their game. Additionally, it excels at looping, providing impressive spin and trajectory for powerful shots. Overall, this rubber is a fantastic choice for players looking to enhance their skill set on the table.
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