Yasaka Mark V XS

Good for controlled attack. This rubber makes all strokes easy. It has good speed for a non-tensor rubber. This is a good choice for those who prefer non-tensors.

This version of Mark V is slightly faster than the regular version, with the same excellent spin and almost the same level of control. The top sheet is of superb quality and consistent from sheet to sheet. This rubber is particularly suitable for players who prefer a more “direct” speed and spin and dislike the feel of tensors. While the Mark V XS is priced higher than the regular version, it boasts a longer lifespan if properly maintained and stored in a case.

The Mark V XS features a medium-low throw, making it suitable for a wide range of shots in table tennis. Loops are characterized by both spin and speed, while counters are quick and the short game remains highly controllable. Overall, the Mark V family continues to deliver exceptional performance for table tennis players.

I am reviewing a 1.8mm black rubber using it on my forehand side. I find this to be a fairly spinny rubber with loads of control. It is not too fast. The sponge feels medium or so in hardness with a nice soft topsheet with some mild tackiness. I find it a fantastic rubber for looping with a nice low fast arc and very easy to control. It pushes with real control although I don’t find it as easy to chop with. It seems to block well. It has enough dwell time for me but is reasonable at this thinner sponge level for flat hitting. I think it is a good all round rubber and a good alternative to some of the slightly softer chinese rubbers.

Graduating to this rubber, I had to get used to the higher throw. Control against spinny serves and loops was a challenge. However, as I used it more and more, I began to appreciate it better.

The rubber enabled me to change my over-defensive game to a more looping attack. I now loop or drive more balls which I would have earlier pushed. This of course helps me win more games.

Spinny serves take opponents by surprise sometimes, especially players of lower ability to handle spins.

This rubber is faster than Bryce Speed FX, but you can still control the ball well due to its speed.

Looping is also excellent with this rubber.

You can easily compete with players using Tenergy rubbers.

This rubber boasts exceptional spin and speed capabilities. Looping is excellent and executed with great speed. Backhand topspins produce a low trajectory, making it challenging for opponents to return. The DAT technology ensures increased ball speed upon impact.

With proper practice, this rubber offers excellent control. It outperforms its predecessor, the Mark 5, and rivals the performance of Butterfly’s Bryce FX, although it falls short of the Sriver class of rubbers.

Overall, this rubber provides high quality at a reasonable price. It surpasses the performance of both the Mark 5 and the Bryce Speed.

I am a big fan of Yasaka, having previously used Regular Mark V until recently. However, I found this version far inferior to regular Mark V. The sponge seemed softer and had a very low throw angle with average speed. It’s a mediocre rubber. Perhaps I had a defective sheet. Stick to regular Mark V instead.

This is very cool rubber, it is great for semi-pros and above. I love the spin and speed! All in all, it is very good rubber!

Amazing rubber! Although it has a little less control than the original Mark V, control is still amazing. Speed is just about the same. This is the looper’s version of the Mark V although it has a fairly low trajectory compared to other spin rubbers.

It performs all shots very well, from chops and blocks to pushes, loops, and smashes. I really like this rubber, which is why I stuck with it for about 1.5 years and am still using it.

It is good for the controlled offensive game. You can hit topspin drives and loops with it, and it will always stay on the table. It is a fairly weak rubber though.

The Mark V HPS is a popular table tennis rubber that offers a good balance of speed and spin.

It is slightly faster and spinnier than the Mark V, but it has slightly less control.

This makes it a good choice for players who like to loop and use a variety of spins.