Yasaka Rakza 7 Soft

Previously, I was playing with Rakza 7. Many of my deliveries were going outside. But now, with Rakza 7 Soft, the same deliveries are within the table. Now I have better control. I can now do good flicks, which was not possible with faster rubbers. This rubber has good dwell time, and the ball also remains low. It forgives my mistakes, and the ball remains within the table. Overall, I find Rakza 7 Soft a good buy for intermediate and defensive players. I am now able to counter the smashes. My opponent reports that the ball becomes slower than usual, and they find it difficult to do smash.

I have been using these rubbers for about 10 years. I am very happy with the combination of RAKZA7 soft 1.8 with Primorac OFF+ Tamca 5000.

Perfect for my backhand, with so much control.

Good rubber. I’m using this rubber for my backhand in combination with the Yasaka Sweden Extra blade and Rakza 7 2mm for my forehand.

I have tried most of the Rakza 7 - 7 soft, x - x soft, and 9 lines. I was looking for the perfect blend of speed and control. I believe the seven soft gave the blend I needed. The longer dwell time on the paddle due to the soft sponge, and at the same time, you can push the rubber when you swing harder to provide the power most lower-level players like myself need to finish the point.

It’s a good backhand rubber, but I liked Vega Europe better than this for backhand. It’s a very spinny rubber, though. Spin and control are excellent.

Very good rubber for spin and control.

Tabletennis11 is an amazing team that ships out excellent products. I have been using the rubber to the greatest extent for over a month now, and I must say it is the perfect rubber for practice as well as for competitions. It grips the ball very well and has the extra kick from the blade to push the ball further. Backhand pushes and spins are clean and grip the rubber really well. Highly recommended rubber. It was so good that I went ahead and bought another one as a gift for my uncle.

I am using this as part of a combination: Rakza 7 forehand rubber (red), Ma Lin Extra Offensive Blade, Rakza 7 Soft (black).

My first custom rubber and I have been playing for 7 months BH/FH.
I got this in 1.8mm to ensure I have enough blocking when needed and it delivers great blocking, good spin, lovely but high loops. Control is fantastic.

Soft rubbers are great for beginners; in my opinion, this is simply the best because it also has decent speed when activated.

Great rubber for beginners. It helps with control of the ball and allows for good spins as well.

I use Yasaka Sweden Extra with Yasaka Rakza 7 max thickness on the FH and Yasaka Rakza 7 Soft 2.0 thickness on the BH. The combination of Yasaka Sweden Extra with Yasaka Rakza 7 max thickness is perfect. It is not too fast, but it has excellent control. It is a really good combination to develop your skills. The Yasaka Rakza 7 Soft 2.0 thickness is a bit too slow for me in this setup.

Having played with a significant variety of rubbers, from Mark V through to Hurricane variants, I can comfortably say that the Rakza 7 Soft remains an exceptional performer, combining great control, decent mid-range speed, and high spin potential at an affordable price.
This is not an extreme Tensor-explosive rubber, but rather is capable of decent touch and still sufficient power to hit a winner.
It is suited to both forehand and backhand, however, if you have a ‘BIG’ forehand, then ensure max thickness to avoid bottoming out.
My personal preference is to use on backhand with an Acoustic all-wood blade, which is an effective combination indeed.

Good rubber and lasts more than 6 months. Price is good.

I am using it for my backhand. Great touch and nice spin, very good for flicking and close-distance loops.

Good rubber for use right now. Thanks.

Love this rubber. At first, I was unsure about the throw until I worked out how to flatten it. Now this throw makes it easy to stay in an aggressive rally. I have a fast blade with Neo H3 on the FH and really like the contrasting shots going between them.

I find the 7 soft is a blocking machine that gets excellent placement. It’s easy to have a high throw that dips onto the white line, but you can also really flatten out your shots to keep your opponents busy. Chops well at the net, and you can still hit the ball. I will mix my forehand up between my Neo H3 and 7 soft to change what my opponent is seeing.

Really like this rubber. It offers amazing control and placement. Needs a fast blade for your backhand but is great for setting you up if you have an aggressive offensive forehand.

Might be a technique issue for me, but I find this rubber on service has heavy spin on the second bounce compared to the Neo H3, which has heavy spin on the third. Just something I have noted and use to my advantage when serving.

Amazing control. It’s great for beginners to intermediate players. It’s not too fast, not too bouncy, yet spinny enough. Very predictable, soft, and controllable feeling, the ball goes where you want even if you make mistakes. I put it on backhand, Rakza 7 on forehand, on a 5-ply wood Butterfly Hadraw 5. From the very first match with this setup, I’ve had a very consistent and controllable game, winning more against the same opponent than before.

A little bit too fast for me as I am practicing my skills, maybe should have ordered a slower rubber.

If you prefer softer rubber, then this is the ideal choice for you. Among all the soft rubbers available, this one stands out as the best. After experimenting with other soft rubbers, I recently switched back to Rakza 7 Soft on my blade, and I have to say, I love it. Even after using hard rubbers for some time, the Rakza 7 Soft still impresses me.

In comparison to other soft rubbers, Xiom’s offerings lack the same level of spin or blocking capabilities. Andro’s R37, R42, and Hexer SFX rubbers perform well initially, but their grip diminishes quickly, and they do not maintain the same lasting spin.

The Rakza 7 Soft’s distinct clicking sound is a noticeable feature that adds to its appeal.

I’ve used this rubber for 4-5 months (playing 15-20h per week on average) on my backhand before changing it with Rakza X. It has great feeling, it’s very easy to use and generate spin, and exceptional at blocking.

I’ve learned how to backhand flick using this rubber. The amount of safety, the dwell time, and the medium-high arc makes it exceptional for beginner-intermediate players that are developing their game.

Also, the price, quality, and durability are 10/10. Mine is still usable. I just wanted to try out Rakza X.

The top rubber is a little delicate and gets cut easily. Control is very good.

Perfect for beginners because of fairly good speed and control.

Rakza 7 Soft is one of the rubbers with the most control out there. It’s very popular amongst beginners/intermediate players because it’s not too fast, throw angle is medium high, and it has a good feeling. Easy to place the ball, easy for blocking, easy to loop/flick. I learned at the beginning using this rubber, but if you use it on an all-wood blade that’s not offensive, it might be a bit slow once you get to a certain level, and you might need a slightly faster blade to get past your opponents.

I’m a big fan of Yasaka products and I have always used Rakza 7. After coming back from almost 4 years of playing only once or twice every 3 months, I decided to try the soft version of my favorite rubber. This rubber is a great way to slow your speed just a little bit if you use harder rubbers and want more feeling and control. The spin this rubber can generate is insane and after starting playing again I noticed I feel better with lighter blades so this rubber is great for that too! Maybe I’ll come back to the Rakza 7 on 1.8 (because of the weight) but for now, this rubber is great at everything! And of course thank you Table Tennis 11 for your great customer service as always!

Good control, speed is okay on a carbon (outer) blade.

Good rubber.

Excellent for lifting shots. Fast and precise. I combine with long points on a defensive racket. It is my favorite rubber. Lower quality than other rubbers when it comes to peeling off the paddle, you have to do it more carefully.

This rubber allows for maximum efficiency in control and spin. I like it a lot.

Excellent service, thanks.

Good product.

This rubber has a good spinning and is very controllable. It’s good for beginners.

The quality is very good.

Me gusta mucho para cortar, tiene buenos bloqueos y topeos más que aceptables.

I’ve used this rubber twice in my ping pong journey. The first time as a beginner, it was too fast and bouncy for me. Now that I have some experience under my belt, I feel this is a good rubber. There is good speed and spin. Open ups are easy with this rubber. There is a great “chirping” sound when you loop, and you can hear the nice “crack” of the wood when you flat hit. It’s easy to get damaged and flake off, so be careful with it.

Очень хорошо подойдет для быстрой основы. Контроль, быстрая атака, тонкая игра - вот преимущества этой накладки.

These table tennis rubbers are very good. They have a lot of spin and control. I am very happy with my purchase. The speed is also very impressive. Overall, I highly recommend these rubbers.

I gave them 4 stars. Good company.

Good control and effectiveness.

The most spinny rubber I’ve ever had. It has a pretty soft sponge, making it easy to control at low speeds.

However, there are a few problems:

1. High bounce on servings, regardless of the type of serve I attempt.
2. Otherwise, the trajectory on any stroke is very linear. Though I am not a professional, even DHS Hurricane 8 has a less linear trajectory than Yasaka from my perspective.

The high speed of the rubber combined with its linear trajectory makes it both offensive and dangerous. Unfortunately, the high bounce undermines this advantage, making it more dangerous for the user than the opponent.

Good control; Speed seems to be a little less. I was also expecting more spin.

Yasaka Rakza 7 Soft is a highly recommended rubber for intermediate all-round players. It features an excellent combination of spin, control, and softness. While its speed is not extraordinary, it makes up for it with ease of play.

Yasaka Rakza 7 Soft is best suited for backhand use. It provides great control and spin, allowing players to execute precise shots and generate ample rotation. The rubber’s softness contributes to its playability, making it suitable for players of all skill levels.

To summarize my assessment of Yasaka Rakza 7 Soft on a scale of 1 to 10:

Speed: 8.0
Spin: 9.2
Control: 9.6

This rubber provides great spin and control.

The rubbers on the ALL blade didn’t suit me, but I can feel the control and speed. I will try the second pair of rubbers on a faster blade. I will provide an update later.

This classic rubber is one of the best for the money.

Diverse in play. This rubber imparts confidence to execute a wide range of shots.

The most noticeable aspect of this rubber is its exceptional control. For optimal results, I recommend using it on a harder surfaced blade.

I previously tried Goiabao 5 but lacked confidence in its performance. The YEO7 power felt crisp and responsive. After using different combinations for months, I have returned to this one.

If you find yourself overshooting frequently, applying 1-2 layers of booster after a layer of glue can help lift the throw angle and shorten the distance of travel. Give it a try.

Controlled, but very slow. Great for fast racket and backhand.

Not one of the best rubbers for the forehand. I personally would go for Chinese rubbers or Dignics for the forehand.

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Has a good grip. No complaints.

Good rubber.

For my backhand, it has always been the best for almost eight years. Excellent for blocking and pushing. Blade: TSP Hino-Carbon Power.

Good rubber for the backhand.

Currently, my favorite rubber - excellent for touch play but great catapult and acceleration when needed. Lovely level of control too.

This rubber came recommended by my friend, who had used the same one before and is happy with it.

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Es un hule con control y efecto notable y una velocidad aceptable. Dura más que el promedio. Permite hacer saques con grandes variaciones de efectos.

I find the Europe rubber to be both lighter and easier to control with more spin and speed than R7 Soft.

Switched from Fastarc G1 to R7 Soft Max to use on my forehand. I was hoping for more control for heavy topspin looping. I found that this rubber didn’t have enough arc to stay on the table. Despite being slower than the G1, I found many of my loops flying long. After 2 weeks of play, I was unable to adapt to get it to work as I had hoped. I switched back to my Fastarc G1 (FH) and am using the R7 Soft on my backhand. The backhand is working well enough, but not as fast as I would like.

Fastarc G1 (FH) Yasaka Rakza 7 Soft (rbh) Yasaka Sweden Extra penhold.

Excellent rubber for FH with Yasaka Falck Carbon blade.

Soft rubber absorbs more. Not as bouncy as regular ones, so it depends on your style of play. I am an offensive player, so regular Zakza 7 fits me well, and I have been using Zakza 7 for years now.

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Exactly as expected, soft rubber with an efficient level of control is just what my backhand needed. It’s capable of attacking strokes as well, so this rubber is probably good for both sides of the blade.

Paired it with a stiff blade and it seems like the perfect combination so far. The only drawback, though, is that it needs a really gentle touch when removing old glue; otherwise, you will end up with pieces of sponge chipped off.

I’m an average player and I find this rubber with very good control, especially for BH. I’m using it with Nittaku Bloodwood and Yasaka Ma Lin Carbon. It is not too fast, but not slow either.

Having read the reviews, I thought that the rubber was softer and a bit slower. For big arc top spin, this is not the case, but it seems like quality rubber. I had the Rakza, which was too fast for me, and this one is only a bit slower.

Really great for the backhand side.

Cumple.

Great forehand rubber. In combination with Gewo Zoom Balance All+, in 2.0 thickness, and only in red color (I have the impression that black has less spin), the ball goes where I want.

After 2 months, it is possible to tune in 2 layers and the rubber improves significantly.

Not very fast, but has good spin and great control, enabling safe open-ups against backspin, a safe short game, and also good for flips and punching the ball if the blade allows for it. Has a medium-high throw, higher than regular Rakza 7.

I have been playing table tennis for 4 years. I have tried a few rubbers already. I think Yasaka Rakza 7 soft is a very good rubber for beginners. It is very soft, forgives a lot, and has good grip. This is a typical rubber for all-round games and is very good for learning topspin. It is good for both backhand and forehand. So far I’ve played Rasanter 42, TSP Ventus Spin, and this gum is no worse than them.

The throw angle is higher than in harder rubbers, which is logical. Fast rubbers give a flatter hit. The soft ones are a bit higher. You can play anything with this gum: topspin, backspin, sidespin, short game, block. It’s easy to use. You aim wherever you want, not where another rubber tells you to. I highly recommend it. The price is adequate to the quality of the product, which is the highest quality.

It is an excellent rubber for someone who is starting out. In my experience, this rubber is very good for learning how to hit topspin and lift some chops, since the softness of the rubber allows you to develop a feel for the ball, which is very helpful. It is not useful to have a hard rubber if you can’t feel or don’t know how to sink the ball into the rubber. Similarly, it is a very good option for experienced players.

This rubber has met all the expectations I had regarding the ball getting to the other side with a great trajectory in response to speedy and spinny serves.

Works very well with the Yasaka Falck Carbon blade.

I use Rakza 7 Soft Max on my forehand. It loops well. The soft sponge allows the ball to sink in or bite, and the thickness keeps the sponge relatively linear and won’t “bottom out”. I have made videos where I can see Magnus effect’s influence the arc of the loop. It isn’t just gravity.

There is nothing the newer rubbers can do that Rakza7 Soft Max cannot.

All the Rakza 7 rubber is a great buy when obtained from Tabletennis11. We get together and place 4 for the price of 3 orders. I think we have made about 5 orders now. We are great fans of Rakza7 and the deal we get from Tabletennis11.

Excellent.

Stopped using a few years back. Now I’m back to Rakza Soft on BH. Still the best for me.

Very good with excellent control and spin.

I did not like it. It is bouncy, slow, and has less spin than many newer rubbers, such as Andro, Xiom, and Butterfly. However, if you prefer bouncy rubbers, you can use this with the hardest blades. Keep in mind that this rubber is 11 years old.

Mid-high throw rubber. Bought it at 2.0 mm. Very good for close to the table loops/blocks. Can bottom out sometimes when playing from mid-distance. Durable rubber never fails me.

Good control.

Good control, it has a more flat trajectory than Tenergy, so good for close-to-table block and attack. Max has more spin. I like the 2mm version, its soft feel is nice. Big loopers should get Tenergy or Chinese Hurricane.

One of the grippiest rubbers I have ever had. Also pretty light. In max thickness, 44g cut to TB ALC.

Отличная универсальная накладка, подойдет для всех, кто начинает осваивать настольный теннис на обе стороны, а также для продвинутых любителей на левую сторону. Губка мягкая, поэтому нужно будет вложить усилия, но она обеспечивает очень много контроля. Подойдет также среднему любителю для коррекции техники.

I used it on an OFF blade. I didn’t like it very much. I felt like it lacks power and spin. I replaced it with a different rubber.

Medium angled.

Red Max

On a 729 V-6 blade, Red Max offers easy looping and brushlooping on forehand. However, its top spin effect is inferior to Chinese rubbers like Big Dipper, Hurricane 2/3 NEO. It excels in control but suffers from being quite slow.

On the backhand, the black Max version is a more pleasant experience. It’s soft, slow, and facilitates topspin. The ball sinks into its sponge, prolonging dwell time. Backspin serves are also a breeze with this rubber. Its only drawback is its significant weight in Max sponge.

Comparison with Other Rubbers

Compared to 729 Focus III Snipe, Rakza 7 Soft feels even softer on the backhand, thanks to its H42 sponge. It provides better grip, making flicking and topspin easier. Blocking is exceptionally effortless as the ball sinks into the sponge, rarely resulting in overhits.

For me, this is a backhand rubber with impressive spin and exceptional control. Its weight cut in Max version is 49g.

Tibhar Aurus Sound

In comparison to the Rakza 7 Soft, the Tibhar Aurus Sound in 2.1mm Black was marginally inferior in most aspects.

The rubber is soft, the top sheet is grippy, but it doesn’t react too strongly to incoming spin. Put it on the Ma Lin Soft Carbon blade on both sides. Turned out to be a very controlled and medium-speed racket. THANK YOU to the store!

Yasaka Rakza 7 Soft MAX is an excellent playing rubber that is fun to play with. Control and ball placement come easy. It has a very nice touch and feel when delivering and receiving the ball. The rubber gives you the power and speed as needed, making it good for counterattacking. It compliments my Donic Waldner World Champion 89 OFF blade well when blocking and in all other aspects. Rakza 7 Soft MAX is an amazing rubber in the same class as Butterfly T05-FX 2.1, Donic Bluestorm Z3 2.1, and Tibhar Evolution FX-P MAX. No complaints here. Give it a try!

I used it for my backhand. It is great for pushing games. Great control and spin. I can feel the ball sinking into my blade.

A bit fragile around the edges. Overall, a very well-balanced rubber. Control is top-notch. Spin is very strong. Speed is sufficient considering the speed of your blade.

Good control, good spin, and adequate power (just need good power generated by hip and body), consistent quality. One layer of Falco tempo long can make it even more lively.

Very good backhand rubber.

Easy to use, this rubber is great for backhand flicks and blocks. Backhand top spin is nice and accurate. However, it is not recommended for choppers.

Very good control and spin. It’s not too fast.

Great control and not slow at all, even though it is the soft version of R7. Works great on an OFF/OFF+ blade.

Good for a backhand rubber.

Intermediate Player Perspective

As an intermediate player, my experience with this rubber was vastly different from most others. It provided an abundance of speed, with limited gears. Every stroke was fast, requiring me to maintain complete stillness while blocking, as the ball tended to fly off the table otherwise.

Additionally, the rubber generated a significant amount of spin, particularly on slower balls. However, I encountered significant control issues. Maintaining the ball on the table proved challenging. The low throw angle felt unfamiliar and hindered my adjustment. The excessive speed often led to balls flying off the table.

Recommendation

For experienced players seeking extreme spin and speed, this rubber is recommended. However, if you’re a beginner seeking a rubber for your first custom paddle, consider an option with greater control. My subsequent experience with DNA Pro M demonstrated a substantial difference. While slower, it provided almost equivalent spin and significantly increased control.

Good rubber, soft with an off-middle speed.

I use 2mm and it works very well for controlled topspin, even pushes, and the occasional chop with a Ma Lin Extra Offensive or Battle Balsa blade.

Trying out Rakza 7 SOFT with Hinoki Joyner 5 ply BH.

The spin is above average, but less than hard rubbers like MX-P and MX-S or Tenergy. However, control is more. Suited for rallying and all-around players who do not depend on the offensive force of rubber to score a point.

Great rubber for someone looking for control and spin. Not as crazy fast as the Rakza 7, but still produces good speed with proper action.

Has to be the best rubber ever. It doesn’t like knocks because it’s so soft, but I love it so much. It’s lasted a good few months with no degradation in performance, just badly damaged leading edges. I replaced the original tape with the widest I could get to protect the rubber, which seems to have helped it last.

I simply love the feel. The way big loops on forehand and backhand fly is a delight, let alone winning points. Teamed with Donic Waldner Cordon Dotec gives a great combination, beating players I couldn’t get near to before.

I would like more spin when used on the FH. However, it is a very light sheet of rubber.

My son is very satisfied playing with the racket set I bought.

I like the grippy surface and soft sponge. My blade has some carbon and is medium-fast. I find I have a good balance of the ability to generate strong spin on serves, topspin rallies, and backspin pushing. I think this rubber is right for my game. It’s not the best match for more aggressive attackers.

Very soft and it will be damaged with any touch of the table tennis.

Very good speed, very good control, and very good spin. Nice feel too.

Excellent rubber!

I use it for FH, I feel the ball, a lot of control.

I like this rubber a lot. I am very happy with the spin I am getting with this rubber. I have hit some fades with it and the ball just goes completely out of reach. Speed is there too. I like the ratio of speed to spin. TT11 recommended it and I am glad I took their suggestion.

I used this rubber on a Donic Waldner blade, which is a hard blade, but it is too soft; you don’t get any feeling of the ball. Mine was 2.0 sponge. It was heavier than I thought. But it is the spinniest rubber I have had compared to Tibhars, Donics, Stigas, and Andros.

I have used many rubbers in my 22 years of playing and I have never been much satisfied with any other rubbers on my forehand than with the Rakza 7 Soft. I have been using it for 5 years now. My blade is Stiga Rosewood VII and my backhand rubber is Tenergy 64fx. I can easily spin the ball and place it anywhere I want to. Loop, counter topspin, smash, block, push block, receive and serve - everything is good with this rubber.

If you’re a beginner, then this rubber is fine. I use it on my backhand as an intermediate player, and it’s fine, but I find I need it to be harder. I can’t find a way to flat hit in a solid, consistent way, and the throw is way too high for me. It has lots of spin and moderate speed, very controllable.

Tackier and with more control than the X. It’s better at short pushes but also great at drives and blocks. Gives you confidence in your shots.

Использовал для ВН, но думаю сейчас отказаться от неё и попробовать для ВН Yasaka Rakza 7 с толщиной 1,8. А для тех, кто предпочитает что-то помягче, оно самое то.

The table tennis rubbers provide good speed and spin. I really like how they feel when striking the ball. The grips help me maintain control during fast-paced rallies. Overall, I am very satisfied with these rubbers.

Excellent rubber. Thanks, Table Tennis 11.

The TSPW with YR7S rubber is slower than the Xiom Vega Europe and Hexer+ that I’ve tried on this blade. I wouldn’t call it “fast” as others have said.

The throw angle is very slightly higher than both, with similar control to Vega Europe. It makes up for the lack of speed with higher spin, which is nice.

Most players would probably like it on their backhand, but if you want to improve technique, it’s great for forehand also. It has a great sound with many blades due to its softness.

It reminds me of my first setup (in 2006) Primorac OFF- with BTY Flextra on both sides, although that was way slower than TSPW with YR7S on both sides.

R7 Soft somehow gives me the opportunity to sit back and enjoy the game recreationally more than my normal MX-P and T-05. The ultra high-performance rubbers tend to have a smaller tolerance for sloppiness in technique and timing. The R7 Soft allows me to turn my brain and body down a few notches when playing casually and just enjoy the game. I can rip forehands and backhands indiscriminately without worrying about overhitting too much. It’s fun! I guess it’s similar to the saying “it’s more fun to drive a slow car fast.” You can drive a fast car fast and get better lap times and win more races, but it’s very demanding. You can drive a slow car fast and have a lot of fun when you are not worried about lap time or winning races.

It’s kind of hard to play with soft rubbers in this New Era with the new plastic balls. Next time I’ll buy medium or hard rubber instead of soft rubbers, but you can use this one on your backhand combined with a fast blade.

I played with all sorts of rubber and lately was playing Tenergy (overpriced in my opinion for its performance). I have been looking for something different because I used to find the 05 too hard with not enough feeling and on the other hand the 05fx is too mushy and soft.
I gave it a try and got the Rakza 7 Soft, to my greatest surprise, I found this rubber just perfect in hardness for me and plays fantastic.
I am a top player locally and was also in the national team for some time.
Sorry, but I have to mention that TT11 has A+ customer service. Great in all aspects, price, service, communication…really guys…everything.
Well done.

Excellent for the BH side (red)…

Excellent rubber.

Probably the best of the Rakza series. Excellent control and speed. Blocking is great too.

Much better control than Yasaka Rising Dragon, especially on blocking, but not too much sacrifice in speed and spin when looping. There’s a nice clicking sound when looping away from the table. The arc is very high, so there is a lot of safety, especially against underspin balls. Very forgiving compared to harder rubbers, so I use it on the backhand for penhold. When you really add power and wrist snap, the ball shoots out after the bounce and has plenty of speed.

Muy buena goma, rápida y con muy buen giro. Y el 4x3 es mucho mejor.

Good rubber for a reasonable price. The topsheet is very grippy. Made in Germany. A little bit too soft for me.

I’m a cpen player, and I’ve used it on my BH. I found it to be a little heavy and a little too soft for me. It’s good for attacking with RPB close to the table, and I use it for setting up attacks. It’s not suitable for RPB blocking, especially from mid to far table distances.

Perfect for those who want a little less speed without losing power in the attack. Very good control.

Great rubber, bouncier and softer than R7. I use it on my BH and it feels great. Has a good balance of spin and speed. Recommended.

Fast delivery. Excellent rubber.

Estou com uma semana treinando com essa excelente borracha, desejada por todos que praticam o TM, e me sinto tranquilo no controle e ataque. Pois, até agora, realmente, não tenho nada a reclamar dessa aquisição feita na T11. Parabéns!

Nice and decent rubber with good control for backhand.

Great rubber.

Soft rubber with good control and easy to use. Spin is based on technique.

Great.

On the backhand, it’s a beast. On the forehand, it’s also incredible.

I bought a bunch for the kids I help train and friends. Everyone says it’s the best rubber they’ve ever used.

I’ve gone through four or five of these rubbers in the last five years. I’m an old guy, more defense than offense, but this rubber gives me the occasional clear winner and often creates a difficult-to-return high-looping shot to my opponent’s backhand.

Compared to Yasaka Rising Dragon, this rubber is softer, slightly slower, and much more controlled. I use it for reverse penhold backhand and I could immediately feel that my BH blocks were much more stable. This is a huge plus since most people hammer my backhand since I’m penhold.

I did notice that my BH drives were going into the net initially. I believe this is because it’s slightly slower than the Rising Dragon. But when you start looping, the rubber does pick up in speed. For looping, the throw angle is about the same as the Rising Dragon, if not slightly higher.

Far away from the table, you can definitely see the high arc. This rubber is much more forgiving on the timing of the stroke when looping away from the table, so it felt like I could just swing my arm and the ball would go on.

Overall, I think this rubber is a very good value with high control, medium to high throw, and medium speed. It will help my BH be a lot more controlled both on looping and blocking.

Note: the rubber is slightly more fragile than the Rising Dragon, so it crumbles a bit more easily on the edges if you don’t have edge tape.

Excellent rubber for FH on the Xiom Zetro Quad and Donic Acuda P2 on BH. For me, this is very good.

Good.

A very good ALL++ / ATCK rubber. Recommended!

Great combination of speed, control, and spin. Use as my BH but would also work well on the FH. Good for loops, topspin counters, and power blocks. This rubber can do anything really well! (Except chopping :P).

If you like very soft rubber, this is for you. Grippy surface and soft sponge ~ 40 ESN Scale. Paired well with hard/fast carbon blade of ALC/ZLC things.

Хорошая накладка, пользуюсь 2 мм толщиной.

A huge upgrade from Yasaka Mark V, which is also a well-known great rubber. Can’t beat the price. My friend tried it and said it is as fast and spinny as Tenergy 05.

Fast, spinny, and reliable like Butterfly Tenergy 05. I really like the high throw angle.

Excellent service and a good discount on the price.

Great rubber!

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2.0 on Donic Li Ping Kitex.
Great feeling of the ball.
For me, better than Rakza X.
Rakza X is faster. I was looking for control and spin, got what I wished for. Many thanks, TT11.

Супер вращение, достаточно контроля и скорости.

It is a very good rubber. I guess it requires a certain preference, such as looping.

My rubber journey began with Mark V on an all wood bat, which gave me confidence to explore stroke technique and get excited about table tennis. Along the journey, I switched to a faster bat (Rossi Emotion) and put Hurricane III Neo rubbers on it, which seemed like a great combination, even though a carbon bat is serious overkill for a beginner. This setup was used through a period where I progressed quickly - so this is the setup I will have to compare anything new to.

I put Rakza 7 Soft on a new Joola Air Fibre blade. Using tensor rubbers immediately had me overshoot the table and put balls in the net, so I took off the Forehand Rakza and put back my Hurricane III. Immediately, the Hurricane felt lifeless and dead compared to Rakza, but I magically kept balls on the table. However, having had a taste for how awesome, springy, and spinny Rakza was for serving and looping, I am now considering the plunge to just revert to all tensor rubbers and hopefully get used to them over time. I am testing Tenergy 05, Tenergy 80, and Stiga Genesis II (s) as well.

(My coach is encouraging me to stop using slow rubbers on fast blades and instead use slower all-wood bats and put tensor rubbers on them.) I am not good enough to really evaluate rubbers in finer detail, but I can say that serving with Rakza7 is amazing and using it on my backhand seems to work well - with enough of an arc to clear the net when I expect it.

Great control, superb blocking qualities, excellent quality from Yasaka. Fast and spinny; recommended as a backhand rubber.

Rakza 7 soft is well-suited for playing with plastic balls. It has excellent grip, which allows for precise control. The max thickness provides a higher level of consistency during play, making it more forgiving for player errors. Blocking with Rakza 7 soft is effective, but flicks near the net may be more challenging due to the higher throw angle. Additionally, this rubber is known for its exceptional durability.

It’s my current rubber. I used Vari Spin first, then Acuda S3. I play it in 2mm with Stiga all around classic. At first, I found it very fast, so I had to let it down and play with something slower. I think it’s an advanced rubber.

Now that I brush the ball properly on almost all my shots, I have great control and can play slow spinny low and loop drive without a problem. For me, the short game is also good, and I have no problem with the serve. The only problem I feel now is that it’s not hard enough for me, which bothers me sometimes.

To conclude, I think it’s a very good rubber and wouldn’t be a mistake for anybody. You just need to have developed proper strokes and consistency first. Enjoy :).

I used it for almost five years on my forehand with a 1.8mm thickness on a fast blade, and I can say it is the best rubber. The control, speed, spin close to and away from the table are great.

I liked it. It’s very slow. For backhand.

I just started using this rubber a couple of months ago, and it is already my favorite forehand rubber. I ordered “Max” thickness. Very spinny, moderately fast, and good touch when returning serves. My loops drop in like a bullet. Gives a sense that you cannot miss.
I’ve let several people try my paddle with this rubber, and each has ordered some for their own paddle. Much less expensive than Tenergy, with similar qualities. And at least for now, it’s in the “buy 4, pay 3” bin.

Odlična guma, brza, ali se brzo troši.

Using 1.8 mm on F/H (black) for many weeks now. I like the extra spin/speed plus feeling this rubber gives. I upgraded from Mk. V and it was a definite step in the right direction. It has sufficient power to give your opponent something to think about. I agree that it can deliver very good backspin when chopping off opponent’s drives. This is a very good rubber for controlled attack, and it’s equally good for defense in the right hands. Overall, it’s an excellent rubber from Yasaka.

One of the best rubbers I’ve played with and a very good price too. Thanks TT11.

Overall, I love the performance of this rubber; however, after a month, some parts of the rubber edge start chipping off.

Review: DHS 301 Blade with Red (Max) Rubber
March 4, 2018

I have Red (Max) rubber on the backhand of my DHS-301 blade. It is brilliant – perhaps the “best” rubber (and I have used many).

If you are not into experimenting with equipment, don’t waste your time trying other rubbers – just buy this one. Its spin increases as it ages (over the first two weeks) and then stabilizes. It has good, consistent spin, great loops, and awesome blocks. I especially love to block fast loops using my backhand – the ball shoots away from the opponent. The serves are very spinny.

The rubber is reactive to incoming spin, so beginners may have issues receiving.
Speed: 9.1
Spin: 9.5
(Updated: May 15, 2018)

As a beginner/intermediate looper, I found the Rakza rubber too fast and too soft for my forehand when paired with a Timo Boll Spirit blade. Beginners should focus on feeling and brushing the ball, which is difficult with the Rakza’s springy nature. It increases the dwell time excessively, causing the ball to penetrate too deeply into the rubber and be spat out at random times, hindering spin and ball placement. In the short game, it’s crucial to avoid activating its springiness.

However, the Rakza’s durability and spin are commendable. Harder rubbers are more suitable for beginners as they provide better feel and eliminate the need to manage the soft sponge’s unpredictable behavior. I experienced significant improvement in my forehand after switching to a slower, hard Chinese rubber, the Galaxy Mercury II, which costs only 3.70 British pounds.

The soft version of Rakza is not recommended due to its excessive cost compared to its performance. If you prefer a soft rubber, consider the soft version of Galaxy Mercury II instead.

Recently, I bought Rakza 7 Soft 2.0 instead of Donic Acuda S3 Max. The main idea was to make the ball trajectory lower and increase speed on my backhand. These two goals were achieved and I am pleased with it. I use the Peter Korbel Japan blade.

A lot of spin for looping. Love it.

Borracha muito boa, rápida com um bom efeito sem perder o controle.

I have used this rubber for more than 3 years. It is one of the best rubbers I have ever used. Very unique. Services from Tabletennis11 are exceptionally good. I have been extremely happy doing business with them. Thanks.

Soft and easy to use.

When hit hard, it produces a high-pitch sound.

The only issue with the R7 rubber is its durability. Due to its softness, it is prone to chipping on the edges.

This is a good rubber that I used on my backhand at 2.0mm for a short period of time. The speed is fast but not too fast, while the control is very good for the speed. This rubber excels in the spin department and is very spinny for serves and topspin.

However, I stopped using this rubber because it was a bit bouncy for the short game and too soft for my preferences, although it is not super soft. I prefer the normal Rakza 7 for both my backhand and forehand.

It is important to carefully store this rubber with protective sheets, as the edges can easily rip apart after a few months of use. The durability of the top sheet is very good, and even after 1 year, it is still very spinny.

Good for spin.

Soft and best for backhand flick. This is my favorite backhand rubber on fast blades now. Excellent to block and attack, pleasant sensations, great spin, only excellent qualifications for this Yasaka product.

Used on Timo Ball Forte. This is a fairly hard blade, which is good for this rubber. The style of play is Attack. After almost three years, the rubber is still performing as expected.

Great for quick backhand attacks. It has great dynamics in generating spin and speed. Control (attack) is very good and fairly consistent (8-9 out of 10). Control touch and feel for the ball leaving the blade is very good (9/10).

Due to the medium tackiness of the sponge, it is difficult to loop on incoming under spin. It can be done, but it takes much more effort and focus. This is true for all tacky rubbers. Overall, this is a great all-around rubber.

It is a great BH rubber for starters and intermediate players. It is also suitable for average players who use thin, flexible blades. However, this rubber is not recommended for harder and stiffer blades, as it will become too thin during shots, causing a loss of control.

Initially, I played this rubber on a YEO power 7 blade. During the first few months, I experienced great results, and the rubber significantly improved my game. As my BH improved, I began exerting more force for looping and counter top spins. However, the rubber started becoming uncontrollable as the ball began sinking into it more, resulting in it falling off the table.

This rubber provides great spin, looping, counter top spins, and close-to-net play. It also has a great feel while blocking. However, as my skills improved and I switched to a harder blade, I opted for the Rakza 7, which offers better control and power during gameplay.

The main issue with this rubber is that as your skill level improves and you face opponents with stronger forehands, it will not perform as well, as the ball will sink deeper into the sponge.

Best rubber for the price.

I have Nitaku Acoustix blade with max FH and BH rubber. This combo is the best I’ve found so far. It provides extremely spinny high throw and arc with excellent control, making it suitable for a strong looping game. It’s not as great if you want to smash all the time, but it still does it well.

I’ve tried Rakza 7, but its throw is much lower than Rakza 7 Soft. The R7 Soft sponge is much livelier with a nice sound. By the way, the new polyball seems to have no effect on R7 Soft’s performance. I think this is due to the softness of the sponge, which wraps around the hard polyball better.

Personally, I prefer it in FH in rigid and fast woods, with a high draft angle. It provides easy topspin in FH. I tried it in BH but did not like to block because of the shot angle. It’s a fast rubber with a lot of control. The soft construction and good quality make it excellent for blocking and attacking. It provides pleasant sensations and great spin. Only excellent qualifications for this Yasaka product.

Soft rubber, spinny.

Soft and spinny.

Rakza 7 Soft and Regular are my favorite Japanese rubbers. Soft Max is probably the most like Tenergy in its ability to generate spin and speed. I recommend Rakza 7 Soft Max if you play away from the table because the thicker sponge will absorb lots of energy that will be released due to the trampoline effect. The softer sponge also helps when serving. One must close the paddle a little more and make flatter strokes to keep the ball down because the tangential force is higher than most other rubbers even compared to Regular Rakza 7 2mm, which is what I use on my FH most of the time until now.

See my review above.

This is a great rubber for backhand, unbelievable! I used to play with DHS Hurricane 3 Neo for backhand and a stiff racket; worked hard for my backhand. When I transitioned to this rubber, my backhand went from average to better. It has lots of spin. I was able to defeat a higher-ranked player with Timo Boll ALC blade with Tenergy 05 and FX on FH, and Rakza 7 on BH. The spin coming from Rakza 7 Soft on chopping was enormous; Tenergy 05 couldn’t handle this. I am happy with it.

This is my favorite backhand rubber for fast blades now. I first tried it on my Xion Zetro Quad forehand, and it created enormous side spin that my opponent kept missing wide. It was easy to play with, offering excellent control due to its slower speed (though not too slow).

I flipped it to the backhand side and also got great results. My flicks were easy to execute, and service returns were simple and secure. Even though the speed was slower than my other rubber, the spin and control more than made up for it. I highly recommend this rubber for faster blades.

My ratings:

• Speed = 8.5
• Spin = 9.5
• Control = 9.5
• Weight = 43.5g (cut to 159x152, larger than the blade, so the actual weight should be around 42g on 157x150)
• Sponge Hardness = 4 (medium-soft)
• Throw Angle = Medium-high
• Consistency = 10
• Overall = 9.5

Several guys use it with pleasure. Excellent spins, blocks from the table, grip - super.

I like this rubber on my backhand as I have a low throw angle and want a high throw rubber for it and a little speed since this is a tensor rubber.

Its throw angle is less than it is advertised. It is very effective for counterattacking but not against highly skilled choppers.

This rubber (2.0) is too fast and has a lot of spin. If you do not control it perfectly, it will work against you. Near the table, if the ball arrives slowly with a lot of spin, it is very difficult to control.

Bought this sheet for a friend, and he says it’s good.

Arrived perfectly, as expected.
Very good rubber.

I like this rubber a lot and use it as my backhand rubber. The most important thing to keep in mind with this rubber (Rakza 7 Soft) is that it has a high throw angle. I purposely bought it because I wanted the ball to bounce higher off my backhand. If you want a medium or low throw angle then do not buy this rubber. Overall, it has a nice catapult effect for mid-distance play. I’d say that the top sheet is medium tacky. It’s not as precise for pushing and serving compared to a non-tensor rubber, but I guess there are always trade-offs. I use the 2.0mm sponge with both an all-round and an off-paddle.

Very soft rubber, all +.

I did not feel a considerable difference between Rakza 7 and Rakza 7 Soft. It is still a reliable rubber in the soft version, perhaps with a bit less catapult effect and an arc a little lower. It does everything well.
TT11 service is always the best!

Finally, I have my perfect combination: Yasaka Extra Special blade with Yasaka Rakza 7 Soft 2.0mm on both sides. I have only played a couple of times with it,
but my confidence is back! Incredible control and speed. I like the sound of the ball hitting my bat too. My playmate was confused by it and crunched 3 balls,
nothing wrong with the balls though. I also noticed that there is enough spin playing defense or soft topspin.

Good price, delivered quickly and easily, a very good replacement rubber for the expensive Tenergy series.

Good rubber.

One of the best rubbers for backhand is YR7S, which excels in dominating rallies. It is comparable to Tenergies and Nittaku Hammond Pro Beta (which is exceptional for flat hits). YR7S stands out as a “looping machine,” offering both precise control and formidable spin when needed. However, its speed heavily depends on the blade’s hardness and offensive capabilities. Despite its lightweight of 43 grams in standard size, YR7S is a formidable choice for players seeking a versatile rubber that excels in both control and spin.

Product of excellent quality and a very fair price. Congratulations to the table tennis 11 team.

It is one of the best backhand rubbers on the market. It fits very well on offensive blades like allwood and Alc. Good job, tabletennis11 team.

Very good control and spin. Serves are not so spiny and difficult to chop with.

Usually, I don’t like soft rubber on my backhand side, but Rakza 7 Soft is so enjoyable to play with. The control and spin are very good for close table play, better than Rasant Grip or even T05.

Ochen’ khoroshaya nakladka na BH.

I put this rubber on my backhand on a Viscaria. Everything is just decent, but not very outstanding. Spin is better than average. The throw is too high, and the ball can go off the table easily. I switched back to Tenergy for better speed.

Me gustó la rapidez del servicio.

Rubber very soft for players who like to feel the fast hit, excellent for forehand.

I bought this against the general principle of not using a soft rubber on BH. It lacks power. The control is ok. The arc of the ball on BH is very high, making it an easy kill. Disappointed. In fact, it works better on FH. Will change this rubber pretty soon.

Goma blanda, rápida, por lo menos para el derechaza me parece excelente. Para el revés me queda muy rápida, pero eso es problema del jugador. No tiene mucho spin, pero es el necesario.

Goma blanda. Me gustó para el derecho, pero para el revés me parece muy blanda. Quizás la versión no soft puede ser mejor para el revés. La página es excelente, ningún problema.

I bought this rubber after reading its reviews and after using it, I realized that this is really the best on my blade. Using it on BH and shots are very much spinier. Power is also good. I am just a beginner to this game and I have started to become a fan of Rakza. Very nice rubbers and pretty affordable.

I put both the red and black rubbers on my new Hadraw VR blade, and they worked very well together, providing good speed and spin. Yet to see how durable they are.

I put both the red and black rubbers on my new Hadraw VR blade and they worked very well together, providing good speed and spin. I am yet to see how durable they are.

Note: I was on a business trip out of the country when the survey email arrived. I just returned to the US and submitted the review. Thank you.

I thought it was slower, but actually it is faster than DHS H3 Neo.

This rubber is light, about 40 grams after cutting, and bounces with good spin. Ideal for backhand as it can give you a good block and fast return shot. However, the rubber is too soft and curves easily after gluing, making it difficult to handle and place on the blade.

Spin and Catapult Effect

The rubber provides excellent spin generation, allowing players to execute sharp and precise shots. Additionally, it features a notable catapult effect, which enhances ball speed and power when making contact with the ball.

Red 1.8 mm rubber placed on Stiga Defensive NCT. I love the spin and feeling this rubber provides. It offers enough power to make your opponent reconsider their moves. Additionally, it’s excellent for chopping and delivering lethal underspin.

Best Rubber

Nittaku Fastarc G-1

• A high-performance rubber designed for aggressive players.
• Features a tacky topsheet and a medium-hard sponge.
• Provides excellent spin and control, along with a high level of speed.

Butterfly Tenergy 05

• Widely regarded as one of the best rubbers for both offensive and defensive play.
• Has a soft, grippy topsheet and a medium-hard sponge.
• Offers outstanding spin, speed, and durability.

Xiom Vega Pro

• A popular rubber among top players for its all-around performance.
• Features a medium-hard topsheet and a medium-soft sponge.
• Provides excellent balance between spin, speed, and control.

This product is the most popular rubber at our club. It has excellent control and power when required.

A wonderful rubber on both sides, whatever I want I do with the racket if my age didn’t bother me, I would add a brush and go all out. I am even afraid to try Rakza 9, it will be a killer, but it will reduce control. Therefore, I will play with this for a long time. Yes, the characteristics are the same as Bluefire M2, but wear is significantly less. All Donic rubbers, for some reason, wear out quickly. I forgot, my blade is TSP Balsa 7 OFF± very light and controllable. Therefore, in my hands, I am a killer, I have significantly improved my game. Thanks table tennis 11.

Good choice of rubber for my BH.

Forse un po’ troppo veloce.

Good rubber, fast shipping. Recommended. Would buy again.

As expected from the softer sponge, the Rakza 7 Soft is a less explosive but more forgiving version of the Rakza 7 while retaining its capability for high amounts of spin. The downward arc on topspin shots is especially noticeable due to the lower speed and medium-high throw that it produces, allowing a high margin for error.

Although it describes itself as a soft rubber, I still find it fast enough on my FH. It goes extremely well with a hard blade (I use 1-ply Hinoki 10mm). The softness gives you excellent dwell time along with the grippy topsheet, so you can generate an enormous amount of spin. I use 2mm thickness and it’s more than enough for my FH. I’m a looper, and this rubber can give you powerful loops.

Don’t be deceived, this rubber is not soft. It has a medium hardness. First impressions when I played with it were quite an experience. This rubber is pretty fast and can generate efficient spin, but lacks the ability to control incoming topspin shots. When serving, it is a little difficult to get the ball short, this is because of the speed of the rubber and because I am using a fast blade. Other than that, it is a good rubber.

Soft feel and bouncing with lots of spin. Ideal for close-to-table blocking and short play. Lacks power far away from the table. Best for penholder backhand rubber.

This is an excellent rubber. I used it for my backhand.

Ise selle kummiga mänginud ei ole, kuid kes mängivad, need kiidavad.

Fxp’ye göre çok daha kontrollü. Spini çok az düşük.
Kallteleli. Dayanıklılığını zamanla göreceğiz.

Very good spin.

Rubbers are just what I expected, improve my game a lot, shipping really fast and no complaints at all.

Original rubbers, best price ever, fast shipping, best purchase ever made.

Very good rubber, but it lacks a little speed…

I found quite a marked difference between these soft vs Rakza 7 Std. Good bat dwell has improved slow forehand loops no end. A bit on the heavy side in max thickness, not an issue for us. Superb, fast service from the opposite side of the planet.

Fast, spinny, bouncy, more control, durable, less tacky, low weight. What else do you need? My recommendation on backhand, but also suits many on forehand.

This is just about the most consistent rubber I have used. The soft sponge allows for a high dwell time. I recommend the max version of this product because it is not that heavy. Works really well for RPB too.

Excellent rubber for my backhand.

A good rubber. Just with a bit more force, the speed of the ball tends to be faster. A good product for fast and aggressive players.

I use 1.8 on the backhand for good control and spin. I tried it on the forehand and wow, nice kick off the table when hitting topspin drives. I liked it even better on the forehand. I’d have to say for an intermediate player, this rubber gives you great all-around control and spin. If paired with a fast blade, you will also have plenty of speed.

I’ve tried different rubbers: Rakza 9, Revolution MX, Blue Fire JP3, and Rennanos Hold. So far, this one is the best of all. It gives good control and spin. I received my order in 4 days. Very good service and customer care from Tabletennis11.

Got this in 1.8 for the backhand. On another site, this rubber is not rated as highly for control, but I disagree. My previous rubber was the Mark V rubber that I thought had great control already, but this rubber beats it by a landslide. I see where I want the ball to land and this rubber really helps put it there consistently.

I’ve used Rakza 7 Soft 2.0 on my backhand on Korbel (and a little on Primorac). I’m playing with the old, good celluloid ball.

First of all, it’s a bit soft (and slow) for my liking. This is because my backhand lacks power, and you can only get speed from R7S if you have some power on your backhand. This is not my case. But anyway, if you have a good stroke on your backhand, you will be granted good speed.

Pushes and the short game are very good with R7S. I believe on a slower blade, it can be used as an all-around rubber.

The rubber being soft is a notch more forgiving than its counterparts. Moderately sensitive to spin, I’d say.

The rubber is able to produce very good spin. However, I used it on my backhand, which is quite weak, so I can’t say much about its ability for topspin.

Overall, I can say this is a very good rubber. If compared to Tenergy 05 FX, which I am currently using, I’d say R7S is less sensitive to incoming spin, has less speed, less catapult, and feels softer, with spin also a bit less on R7S.

Excellent service.

I used Rakza soft for forehand for 3 months on Samsonov carbon. Many people remarked on my consistency and precision for all strikes, saying it was as if I were “putting the ball on the table with my hands.” I changed it because my club bought me a pair of Joola Maxxx 450, which has a lower throw and is faster.

The rubber is very light, and the sponge is sensitive. One of the best players in the club (a blocker) uses it for forehand, and he has a poor forehand technique, so it’s a very forgiving rubber.

You can generate spinny, controlled shots. Great rubber.

This rubber is soft, yet very fast. It is an excellent choice for backhand play.

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Основание Butterfly BOLL FORTE OFF. ВН: Rakza 7 Soft max. FH: Rakza 9 max. Rakza 7 Soft max играю давно, с момента её появления. Она хорошо играет на чисто деревянных, так и на композитных основаниях. Отличное вращение. Очень комфортно играть серийными вращениями, производить скрутки со стола. Хорошо проявляет себя в плоских ударах.

For fast players, controlled BH, and for controlled players, a nice FH rubber. I can say it is the best among the alternatives. You can adjust the speed with the thickness of the sponge. Really good.

Excellent rubber, great power and spin!

Given the steal price Tabletennis11 had with the special offer, I bought this to try as an alternative to my regular T80 FX. I was quite impressed with my IF ZLF in terms of spin and control. However, with the Carbonado 145, I felt the backhand block and loops went high outside the table. Perhaps I have to get used to this rubber. For its price, it’s a great alternative to Tenergy FX rubbers.

I use this rubber for my BH. I use soft rubber for my backhand. This rubber is very good for loops. It catches the ball well and gives a very strong spin. And it is very durable, lasting about 6 months.

Good backhand rubber.

Pros - Spinner at a good speed. This is a soft and heavy rubber. Those who look for a lightweight assembly should consciously choose a lightweight blade and also be conscious of the weight of the rubber on the other side.

Yasaka Rakza 7 Soft Table Tennis Rubber Review

The Yasaka Rakza 7 Soft table tennis rubber is an exceptional choice for players who prioritize control and precision. While some may disagree with the manufacturer’s ratings, my own findings are as follows:

• Speed: 8.9
• Spin: 9.4
• Control: 9.7 (Unmatched control among rubbers)

Key Features and Qualities

• Medium-high throw angle
• Exceptional durability, maintaining its performance even after 7 months of use
• Superb looping capabilities, ideal for forehand shots

Versatility and Performance

I have previously used Rakza 7 Soft on my backhand for two years, but its prowess on the forehand is equally impressive. It excels in all aspects of play, including topspins, blocking, chopping, and more.

Comparison to Other Rubbers

Having tried various rubbers, including Rakza 7, Rakza 9, Tibhar Evo MXP, and Mark V, I believe Rakza 7 Soft stands out as a truly unique and superior choice. Its combination of control, precision, and durability is unmatched.

Recommended for forehand (FH) looping with OFF to OFF+ blades.

This rubber generates great spin with above-average speed. Its control is slightly challenging due to its high throw, but it can be managed with practice.

Review:

I paired this rubber with Xiom Katana Platinum (thickness: max) on the FH side and found it to be an excellent combination. While I later switched to a thinner blade for better backhand control, this rubber performed exceptionally well with the thicker blade for FH looping.

This is the best rubber for my forehand so far.

I played with this rubber for about 4 months. As a defender, I chose the 1.8 version on my forehand (fh). This rubber produced the best spin I’ve ever seen, but it was also fast for defending. It was good for loops, topspins, and serves, but difficult for chops and pushes.

Another thing to note is that after 4 months of use (3 times a week), it’s not as spinny as it used to be, and the edges are easily damaged.

Overall, it’s a good rubber for all-rounders or offensive players.

I prefer Rakza 7 because I personally don’t like bouncy rubbers.

I have been using it for 5 months. During this time, the rubber is maintaining excellent speed, spin, and control. Very reliable, long-life rubber.

Good rubber!

Rakza 7 Soft is a nice rubber for topspin.

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Very soft with extremely spin. I’m using 2.0 mm for both FH and BH. It’s so cool. Plan to try Rakza X Soft in the future :).

Really great BH rubber. Good for chop, block, smash, and spin, and also has good control.

Excellent spin and speed for forehand. Control is also above average. I love it!

Many gears, lots of spin, and very good control. Use maximum thickness on both FH and BH.

It is the best forehand rubber for me; I love the spin and speed.

Excellent rubber at a good price.

Good rubber.

My buddy is now using it for the forehand as well. Great control, lots of spin, and plenty fast. Great pairing with a hard blade.

I bought it instead of Tenergy 05fx 1.9 for BH. I can say that I didn’t find any big difference between them while playing. It works well and costs less. I think it’s a good choice for BH, for FH it seems to be too soft.

I started using this rubber and got on with it immediately. My forehand is weaker than my backhand, so I needed something with good speed but excellent control. This is it!

I am using it on both FH and BH. It has very good spin, control, and decent power when required. And I must appreciate the quality service from Tabletennis11.

I bought it for the second time as a promotion, not for myself, but for a friend. He is delighted. Before that, he played with a counterfeit from China (which was very good), and now his tops are flying in a crazy trajectory. It’s simply unreal to catch them, especially since he is left-handed.

Отличное вращение и скорость! Чувствуется…

Отличная накладка! Высокая скорость, вращение и контроль! Очень цепкая!

This is a very good rubber! However, I had to adjust my usual technique a little, but soon everything fell into place. I recommend it!

I personally loved “soft” rubbers/sponges. They give excellent control and still have enough spin and speed for an all-around controlled game [Forehand].

Great rubber for spin, not as fast as regular Rakza. Almost like less power. Very spinny still. Awesome for backhand topspins. I may use it on my forehand, as it’s not strong enough for my backhand.

A bit weak.
It feels more dead than Tenergy 05 FX.

But much cheaper than T05.

I have this rubber on 1.8 and 2.0 on a DHS PG 7 blade. It feels and plays well. With it, I am able to flip, loop, smash, and serve with great ease and spin. The only problem I have sometimes is blocking, but I guess I need more practice to get used to it. I have only played 2-3 hours with this paddle. This rubber can do well on mid-distance. Good luck to all!

The Rakza 7 Soft is a very good rubber; it’s on par with Tenergy 05 in terms of looping ability.
Table Tennis 11 provides great service, quick delivery.

Excellent rubber at a good price.

Good price and quality rubber.

I was using the Sriver on the backhand and wanted something more lively. Now I’m using the Rakza 7 Soft 2.00, getting used to it slowly. It’s definitely spinnier and faster than the Sriver. I use Tenergy on the forehand. R7S is definitely less spinnier and less tacky than Tenergy, but I think it will last longer. I am thinking of going with R7S Max on the forehand as well once I am done with the Tenergy. I like the price and firmness of the R7S topsheet, so I think it will last longer.

Really good rubber for the backhand. You can do almost anything with it - looping, blocking, smashing, spinning.

Good control and speed. Works well on my carbon blade.

Highly recommended for backhand.

Producto de alta calidad.

Хорошая накладка! Взял по акции со скидкой! Супер цена и качество!

I normally use Xiom Omega IV Elite as my backhand rubber but decided to try this as Table Tennis 11 recommended it and the recent special offer.
The sponge is medium-soft, not quite as soft as the Xiom, but still fairly soft.
The top sheet, however, is much less supple. This is taking a bit of getting used to; currently, I actually prefer it on my forehand. The top sheet is very slightly tacky at first, but this soon wears off and although it does not feel as grippy as some, generates plenty of spin. It is fairly fast, considering how soft the sponge is.
The rubber looks as though it will last a really long time.

Buckets of spin and speed, I’ve put it on an ALL blade as I think faster would have been trickier for me at my level. I have changed from a Yasaka V max on an OFF balsa blade. Even my first 4 sessions have allowed me to compete at a higher level. I thought I’d need more time to adapt, but this rubber really rewards a brave topspin attacking game.

After playing for a while, this rubber has become my go-to for backhand shots. It offers excellent controlled offense, allowing for great opening loops, smashes, and chops.

Initially, this rubber may feel sensitive to incoming spin, but that impression fades after a few hours of use. While it has a soft-sounding name, its hardness is actually comparable to Tenergy 05FX, making it slightly harder than expected.

Overall, this is an excellent find and continues to impress with its performance.

Хорошая резина.

On my Stiga Classic Offensive (BH), my blocking has improved and produces spin easily. The speed is good.

This is one of the best backhand rubbers I have ever tried. I love the spin and control. Good price too!

A very high quality rubber, suitable for intermediate and advanced players. Offers nice speed, great spin with high throw, and is perfect for use on Butterfly TBS or M. Maze paddles. It is recommended to use regular Rakza on the forehand and Rakza soft on the backhand. This rubber is reactive to incoming spin, so it is not recommended for beginners. It is a great choice for double wing loopers who play mid/away distances.

I use this rubber for my forehand. It’s a nice rubber if you want to improve your style with a tensor rubber. You can put it in all kinds of blades and not feel the difference.

However, removing the water-based glue from the sponge is almost impossible, and the speed is below the standard of other tensor rubbers.

I have been using this rubber for backhand for a long time and replaced Tenergy 05. My backhand improved significantly for blocking and looping. The best backhand rubber period. Price is great from TT-11 also.

I have purchased so many over the months I lost track. Best rubber for all types of players.

Not bad at all. Good control, plus good friction.

Super cheap rubber at the store.

The Rakza is an interesting product according to the value for money. The rubber is powerful and comes quite close to tensor rubbers. I am used to max thickness rubbers and tried the 2.0 for a change. More control of course but less speed. I think I’ll try this rubber on max thickness as well. As far as I am concerned, I think this rubber is better for forehand than backhand. You lack the control rubbers like Tenergy or Xiom provide. Hope this helps…

Paste and play. Long-lasting, quick, spin, excellent rubber. Thank you, tabletennis11.com.

Great rubber.

My coach recommended these sheets for my style/skills level approximately 1.5 years ago and ever since I have been using them in maximum thickness with an off- blade. Both forehand and backhand. This combo seems to work for me as I noticed that my shots became more reliable, particularly midrange loops. It lasts for over 180 play hours (75 x 2.5 hour sessions), and some in my club have used it for over 250 hours.

Superb.

Great rubber! Great spin and amazing control. I use them on a Tibhar Stratus Power Wood (OFF-) for both backhand and forehand, and my play immediately improved: topspin, drive, push, block, and serve come very easy and controlled. Quite hard to push the ball out of the table.

Good rubber.

I have read that this rubber is equal to the most expensive Butterfly Tenergy, and I have to admit that it is pretty similar. I like the soft feeling that it has. It’s even better for me than the Tenergy 80 I had used before, since Tenergy hasn’t released a Tenergy 80 FX yet.

Quality product, fast shipping, nice price. What more can you expect?

Rubber for me, very happy.

Not very fast, a rubber for a controlled game. Keep up the good professional work.

After about one month with three 2-hour sessions per week, it still plays like new. I put it on my innerforce BH and it is good for looping and blocking. Its control is very good. Very lightweight too.

This would have to be one of the best rubbers, both red or black, I have used. Great spin from the front of the table to well outside the table area. Spin is very controllable, either soft or hard spin. Very good and fast straight play.

Goma buenísima, mi preferida.

Very good backhand rubber.

I think it is a very nice rubber, but the problem is that you should consider it is very fast. The smashes are very exact and you can play top spins very well. But if you are not an advanced player, try not to buy maximum because you cannot cut the balls and you cannot block the opponent’s top spins. However, I strongly recommend this rubber to my friends.

Perfect quality.

Good.

Very good price for a nice rubber.

This would have to be one of the best rubbers I have played with. Good control and plenty of spin off the table, and close to the net work well.

Decent speed, great spin, excellent control. If soft rubbers are your thing, try this.

Excellent rubber, very satisfied.

Quality products I recommend.

Very good.

Rakza 7 Soft Max Black

The Rakza 7 Soft Max Black is a tensor rubber. It’s very lightweight, grippy, and almost not at all tacky. This rubber is slightly slower than the Rakza 7 but generates even more spin.

You’ll notice the effect of the tensor when playing the second or third ball, as your return gets noticeably spinnier and faster off the table. The spin is immense, forcing your opponents to scramble after the ball.

However, the rubber reacts to spin/serves like Mark V, so you must exert control and push/chop spin balls correctly to avoid erratic bounces.

Despite this, you can effectively block top spins and push/block to send your opponent scrambling. The real beauty of this rubber lies in its aggressive playstyle.

Balls with curve into the table and chops are sharp, even with slow chopping motions, making returns hard to catch.

The ever-increasing speed and spin, while still in control, make this rubber ideal for constant rally players. Korean choppers, flippers, and pushers will excel with this rubber.

Blocking and hitting may not be its strong suits due to the tensor, which requires activation through stroke play. However, Korean chopping can enhance blocking, resulting in spinnier returns and speed comparable to hitting.

Wow! This is an excellent rubber with top control and topspin. I’ll never change to any other rubber.

With TT11’s sale price, there is nothing out there to equal it for less than double the money. Spin is excellent. Not tacky. Sheets are lasting about 3 months playing 20+ hrs per week. I have to play with 1.8 mm because thicker gets too fast to chop with, but with 1.8 mm it’s still fast enough for me to attack or smash with, and my chops have tremendous spin if I get under it well. It has taken 6 months to really get used to it, but I think it was worth the effort.

Really excellent rubber with fantastic control and power for an offensive player (finally, it’s a tensor). Better for BH due to its control and softness. My main BH rubber paired with Xiom Omega V FH in my Butterfly Innerforce ZLC.

Best rubber for spin and control. Very nice service and shipping.

Very nice rubber for spin and control.

Very good.

This is one of the best rubbers for backhand. Perfect control, fast but not very fast, and very good spin. Just started playing with it but fell in love with it. Again, excellent delivery by Tabletennis11.

Played it in 1.8 mm on the forehand. Great control and very good for topspin style.

This rubber is very good in speed and spin, and the top sheet as well as the sponge are both medium soft. The weight of the rubber is average - light, which makes it a great option for penholders who are very particular about rubber weight.

I tried the Galaxy MC03 rubber from Tahta and compared it to Tibhar ELP, Yasaka Rakza 7, and Xiom Sigma Europa. In my opinion, this rubber is better than all of them. It is easier to control, the spin, speed, and most importantly, the sound (it pumps you up) are all better.

This rubber is very good for offensive players. It gives a lot of spins and speed. I would highly recommend it for anyone looking to improve their game.

Excellent combination of spin and control. With the right stroke (such as a BH loop), can grab and flick the ball with terrific speed.

Great for loops (rather than flat hitting); good for chopping.

Remarkably easy to use well.

La uso desde hace 1 mes. Esta goma es realmente muy buena para el revés. Es blanda pero no tanto como la Acuda S3. Tiene un bloqueo más consistente y un ángulo de rebote más corto. ¡La recomiendo!

Very good rubber. I use it on my backhand. A lot of control in short game and a lot of spin, speed is decent (max). Good price and very quick delivery. Thanks TT11.

Loops anything in max thickness very accurately and quite quickly. 2mm better for smashes.

Super spin and very good control with acceptable speed.

Highly recommend for backhand, I think it has better control with wood blades. One of my favorite backhand rubbers. The other one is Hammond Pro Beta.

Good rubber with a great price.

Very good spin speed is also good.

Après plusieurs années d’arrêt et une saison de recherche du meilleur revêtement, j’ai découvert celui-ci et c’est fantastique.

After 6 months of use, I can say that this rubber is very durable. However, it lacks speed but is good in spin. Maybe this is because I am using a 1.8 mm thickness. Trust me, don’t buy this rubber in 1.8 mm. Maybe it will be good if you are new to table tennis.

But a very good price and spin.

Very strange, not usual rubber that required some time to get used to. The sponge is the softest sponge I have played with, and the ball bounces like hell. The rubber provides superb spin and very good control with acceptable speed. Very good clicking, and the sound is like stretching a slingshot’s rubber with a catapulted ball feeling. Definitely not for beginners.

My intention was to use this rubber on FH and on BH Friendship Super Soft, and I used them opposite now as this rubber provides better play on BH.

Good for both forehand and backhand.

The perfect rubber…for 4 years I was using Tenergy 64 & 25 on forehand, and last month I decided to change to a softer rubber… I tried Rakza 7 Soft (2mm)… very nice feeling because of the soft sponge… Excellent topspin, very grippy, excellent block. The blade I use is Timo Boll ALC.

Good spin.

It has good spin.

Excellent rubber for both backhand and forehand.

This is the best rubber I have ever used. It provides the perfect balance of effortless spin, control and placement. I currently play it in Max on my BH and it is absolutely amazing.

It blocks, loops, chops and pushes very very well and is extremely easy to use. I had absolutely zero learning curve with this rubber. I put it on my blade and played great right away.

Pair it with a fast blade for an attacking game or a slower blade for a controlled game.

I have never used a rubber with performance like this that is so easy to use. It really is foolproof!

EDIT: As mentioned by a reviewer above, the sponge on this rubber is VERY fragile. I peeled it off my blade to try it on another blade and large chunks of the sponge came off!! Now it is unusable. A rather expensive experiment!.

Good in both spin and control, this rubber is still fast enough for a speed game. The spin opening allows for precise ball placement, making it suitable for a tactical long game.

Good price and excellent quality.

I recently bought a rubber, and my first impressions are excellent. I hope to shop at Tabletennis11 in the future.

Perfect for my backhand, I am also using it on my forehand. It is a very good rubber overall.

I have lost count of how many I have bought, but this rubber is of top value. It is the best-priced in the internet world. Even though it says “soft,” it has a good feel and is quite fast. Again, it depends on your strokes, but I have it on my backhand and am considering putting one on my FH also. Goes really well with Yasaka Silver Allwood CP.

Es una goma de tenis de mesa muy buena, recomendable.

Don’t lose sight of the fact that tensors are soft, and this is a soft tensor. Spin and control are excellent, but you do lose some putaway power. Take your pick, are you a power player or a consistency player? Much softer than regular r7.

Liked it very much. Soft, light, and fast enough. Also, a durable rubber.

The soft version on special is an excellent buy. I regret only buying one. The rubber has a very good feel but maintains the speed of the Rakza. I have it on Xiom V1 Quad CP on BH. This is by far the best rubber I have had for a long time. I have used Xiom Sigma and Yasaka Pryde 40 in the past but may change to Rakza for future replacements.

I don’t think that the throw angle is high, but all the other stuff seems to be like really accurate. Maybe a little less spin like 9.2 or 9.3, but a good rubber at a Stiga Hybrid Wood on both sides. However, I liked it better at BH.

Perfect for my BH (2.0), very good in blocks. The spin is fantastic in loops!
In my FH (Max), I feel it is slow, but I’m trying to put more balls on the table.
I like the combination with my Yasaka Extra Special!!

The alternative to Tenergy.

Great, soft rubber with a high throw, great control, and loads of spin. Not superfast.

I play it back-hand on a Grubba All+ and it’s a great combination. I came from Sriver soft and the transition was very easy.

Looping and blocking are very good, as are hard pushes, chops, and serves.

Short play close to the net is its weakest point. This rubber needs a bit of power to play controlled due to the bouncy sponge.

Highly recommended for intermediate players.

This is a funny rubber and takes a while to get used since it is all natural gum. I bought it on special and it was around $31 USD = $30 AUD. I tried to get a few extra sheets as the specials are already over. Damn. Love your shop TT11. Thanks Alek and Stan. Rgds, Peter from Sydney.

This is a medium-soft rubber with great control, huge spin, and good speed. It’s good for those who like to play more strategically. The soft sponge gives a nice sound too.

The rubber is good, but its performance depends on the blade it is paired with. I tried it with the Yasaka Dynamix 17 blade and the results were disappointing.

This rubber is an excellent choice for backhand play. It excels in looping, but is not suited for smashing. Overall, it offers a good feel.

I have been playing ping pong for more than 50 years. I participate in international tournaments. I have played with many rubbers such as Tibhar, Butterfly, Andro. But the best one is Yasaka Rakza 7 Soft. The control, the spin, and the speed are a good combination. Wonderful rubber.

My backhand loop against backspin has been getting better after I switched rubber from Nittaku FastArc S1 to Rakza7 soft 2.0. I have also been using Rakza7 max on my FH on another paddle. I like both versions.

Tried this rubber; way too soft. Serve and chop are good, but when attacking with this rubber, it just seemed too slow and soft.

I bought this in Red 2mm for my FH on an Acoustic early days, but I am pleased so far. You can really feel the ball. It’s by no means a slow rubber, but by the same token, it’s not super fast, and you are able to have a lot of control.

Very pleased with great spin and control.

Good service and good products.

The normal version of this rubber offers much less control. This rubber is an excellent all-around option.

Great rubber for a great price.

I am using Rakza 7 Soft on BH. It’s light and lasts longer. Good spin, control, and speed when needed.

Use it on my backhand with an all+ blade. It is very fast, but not too fast. It is spiny enough and lifts the ball greatly. Control is great - every shot goes where I want it and pretty fast. Blocking and service return are great also.
I hate Tenergy because of lousy control and stone hard feel. Rakza7 soft is a much better choice for me. It is slower than Tenergy, but control is doubled.

For over a year, Rakza 7 Soft was my default rubber, both FH and BH, and it performed beautifully. It would be particularly good for a blade you find to be a little too aggressive because of its soft sponge. It’s great for serves, chops, pushes, loops, and smashes; the speed is good for mid to close, but does not possess the speed of the Rakza 7 on hard shots. I like it in 2.0 or max; I find the 1.8 a little underpowered. I have gradually begun playing more with the regular Rakza 7 as I increase the speed of my game.

Paired with a Stiga Rosewood XO blade. Satisfied with its speed, spinning, and control. Certainly will order more from TT11.

Fast and good control. I’m using it with my DHS PG8, a good combination. Perfect for offensive players.

Awesome rubber for loop-oriented play. Spin and control are both very high. It is a bit slow for a tensor rubber, but that is a minor inconvenience. Overall, one of the best rubbers on the market!

Very, very good.

I have been using this on both sides of a Donic Waldner Senso Ultra Carbon, and it’s gold! 2.0 FH and Max BH. Plenty of speed, great spin, and great control. Handles the soft touch shots beautifully and serves well. Almost imperceptible difference between 2.0 and Max. Max is a touch faster, but just as controllable. I’ll probably go all Max when it’s time for new rubber.

I have compared the Rakza 7 Soft to the Xiom Omega IV Elite as backhand rubbers on a Stiga Hybrid Wood penhold blade, both with a thickness of 2.0 mm.

The Rakza 7 Soft feels slightly faster, while the Xiom has a slight edge in spin. However, both rubbers produce ample spin; you will not feel deficient in this aspect with either choice.

Both rubbers offer excellent control. The Xiom is exceptionally soft, likely the softest rubber I have used. This softness can occasionally feel mushy, as if it is bottoming out. Conversely, the Rakza is more medium-soft, providing a crisper feel.

Surprisingly, both rubbers weigh approximately the same. I had anticipated the Xiom to be lighter due to its softer sponge.

In terms of reverse penhold backhand (RPB), both rubbers excel at imparting a sharp curve with an impressive snapping catapult effect off the table. They are also fantastic for sidespin flicks and playing further from the table.

Ultimately, I prefer the Rakza because I am more comfortable with its slightly firmer feel. Nevertheless, both rubbers are exceptional and fit a similar profile: soft rubbers designed to emphasize spin and control rather than outright speed. This does not imply that they are slow; after all, they are tensor rubbers.

Edit: After using the Rakza 7 Soft for approximately four months, I can confidently attest to its exceptional durability. I play four to five days per week, and it still appears and feels practically new. It is an outstanding rubber.

Another Edit: A Word of Caution: Exercise caution when removing old glue, especially when re-gluing to a different blade. The sponge is highly porous and somewhat brittle, increasing the risk of accidentally tearing off portions of the sponge along with the glue if proper care is not taken.

Very good rubber, ideal for every type of player.

Great rubber for backhand!!!

The best for backhand!

Plays similarly to Rakza. The differences I found are: less speed, higher throw angle, different sound, softer feel, and more control. Spin is the same - high.

I switched from normal Rakza to the soft version because I wanted more control on blocks. It works very well, exactly what I was expecting. It’s still very good in attacking but much more controlled in passive strokes (block and so on). Awesome rubber, highly recommended for those who think the normal Rakza is too fast.

I use it with Donic Epox Control on both backhand and forehand. It has a good amount of spin and suitable speed. For all-around players, this is the second-best rubber after T05FX.

Currently testing Rakza 7 on the backhand of a Stiga Offensive NCT in 2mm, with regular Rakza 7 on the forehand.

Rakza 7 is easy to loop with and has huge kick off the table. It generates the most topspin of any rubber I have used. The sponge is very soft, feels like 30 degrees. Because of this, it is a bit bouncier than normal and I find some drives going long.

Rakza 7 certainly has excellent spin, and its short game is good for a tensor. Blocking is not as easy compared to Black Power which is firmer. However, this will also depend on the blade being used.

I am considering switching to regular Rakza and intend to use it on a harder blade. Rakza 7 is the best tensor I have used so far, offering better control than Tenergy with at least as much spin. 8/10.

Very good on backhand.

This is an excellent rubber that provides both grip and speed due to its top sheet and tensor sponge. Additionally, its soft sponge offers the necessary feel and control.

I utilize this rubber as a forehand on a Yasaka 3D Max Carbon, and the combination is balanced and effective.

Serving with this rubber is exceptional, and looping is spiny with a long throw. It is suitable for both close-to-the-table and far-from-the-table play styles.

Yasaka has achieved great success with the Rakza family, which captures the glory of the classic Mark V rubber while incorporating the necessary advancements for the no-speed glue era.

Hi, I’m using Rakza 7 Soft and have been for the last 6 months. With RAKZA rubbers, the Yasaka team offered another super rubber to the market (as MarkV was many years ago).

Despite its excellent reviews, I hesitated to buy the Rakza 7 (too hard for me at more than 45 degrees), so I tried Rakza 7 Soft (39 degrees).

It provides excellent spin and is very grippy, making it suitable for top spin, block, and other techniques. The blade you use will impact its performance, so a blade with a polyvalent profile (e.g., Tibhar Balsa IVL, Primorac Classic) is recommended.

Even though it’s the soft version, the Sponge has a tensor inside, so starting with 1.8 is recommended for players learning offensive play, or 2 mm directly.

I think that “max” will be too much to start with. In any case, it’s always better to start with less sponge and add more later.

Conclusion: This is an excellent rubber that offers more control than its pure offensive version - RAKZA 7. It’s ideal for players who like to maintain control or want to play strategically.