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Tensor 82 reviews
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:
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In comparison to the Rakza 7 Soft, the Tibhar Aurus Sound in 2.1mm Black was marginally inferior in most aspects.
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!
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.
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.
Trying out Rakza 7 SOFT with Hinoki Joyner 5 ply BH.
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.
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.
Great.
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.
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.
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 :).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
Its throw angle is less than it is advertised. It is very effective for counterattacking but not against highly skilled choppers.
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.
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.
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
Very good spin.
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.
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:
Key Features and Qualities
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.
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.
Good rubber!
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!
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.
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.
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.
Played it in 1.8 mm on the forehand. Great control and very good for topspin style.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Perfect for my backhand, I am also using it on my forehand. It is a very good rubber overall.
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.
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.
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.
Tried this rubber; way too soft. Serve and chop are good, but when attacking with this rubber, it just seemed too slow and soft.
The normal version of this rubber offers much less control. This rubber is an excellent all-around option.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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