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My latest rubber started on my backhand (BH) and is now on my forehand (FH).
At the BH, I had difficulty with Rakza 7. I struggled to flick, flip, or drive with topspin. It lacked forgiveness. My hand and wrist position were uncomfortable. However, blocks and chops were excellent, and serves and receives were enjoyable.
With my confidence dwindling, I concluded that Rakza 7 might not suit my BH playstyle. I switched it to my FH, and it transformed. Topspins, serves, flips, and flicks became effortless. The control was exceptional, allowing me to place the ball precisely.
Chops and receives in short games were so short that I could control the game and wait for attack opportunities. I rarely made inexplicable mistakes due to the feedback the rubber provided.
I’m currently considering Dignics 09C, but if that doesn’t work out, Rakza 7 will remain on my FH. I’m highly impressed with its performance on my FH.
This rubber has a similar feel to the durable version of Tibhar Evolution EL-S. It offers a balance of spin and speed, with a medium-high throw angle. While it may not excel in any particular aspect, it is a great choice for amateur and intermediate players due to its all-around performance.
This rubber has a good grip, is slightly bouncy, and has a pleasant feel. It is durable and suitable for various skill levels, though not recommended for beginners or advanced players. It boasts a hardness of 47.5 degrees, small pores, and a soft topsheet, providing a slight catapult effect.
The rubber generates spin but is also sensitive to incoming spin. It offers adequate power for close-range play but becomes slower at a distance, maintaining high control with its arc. For maximum spin potential, pair it with flexible blades. This rubber can significantly enhance backhand play.
Soft feeling, high throw, providing good control and medium power. A really nice rubber. I use it on my backhand for safe play.
I’m using the rubber with a Yasaka Sweden Extra blade. It’s really spinny, provided that you put in enough acceleration. Speed is also there when you need it.
The rubber is an awesome confidence booster, and at the same time, requires you to have a good technique (it doesn’t play by itself like a Tenergy). The catapult effect, if it even exists, is pretty subtle, allowing you to feel the ball more and to play short and spinny pushes when needed.
I didn’t feel any lack of speed or spin in my game, but I feel a huge jump in control, especially in counter-topspins. Great rubber, would recommend every player to try it at least once.
Review:
This rubber provides excellent responsiveness and high speed. I tested it on my backhand and was thoroughly impressed with its performance.
I use Buttery Cypress Max blade (Pen-hold).
Compared to Tibhar MXP, Rakza 7 exhibits less spin and speed, but it is lighter. The control is satisfactory. However, its durability is relatively poor when compared to Nittaku G1, Tibhar ELP, and Tibhar MXP.
Overall, Rakza 7 stands as a relatively lightweight rubber among European or Japanese rubbers with a hardness of 47 degrees. It is a balanced rubber that offers good control and an equal balance of spin and speed.
A couple of weeks ago, I needed a rubber to hold me over while I waited for my favorite rubber (DHS Hurricane 8) to arrive from an online order.
While my new blade was ready to go, I required a piece of red rubber.
My friend gave me his two old Razka rubbers, and I’ve loved playing with them ever since.
I use the rubbers on both my backhand and forehand, and I’m particularly fond of the one on my forehand, which is an imitation hexagon from Inkunzi in Turkey.
Although it’s expensive, it’s an excellent rubber.
Presently, I’m still playing with Rakza 7 on my forehand and Rakza 7 Soft on my backhand.
In my opinion, it’s one of the best Ping-Pong rubbers available.
Hi,
They are excellent. They have superb effects.
From my note 10.
The most easy-to-play rubber.
This is a spin monster. It’s medium fast. I use it on a Garaydia ALC, which is fast as hell. This rubber helps slow it down a little and neutralizes incoming spin to a great extent.
If you have a good carbon blade that accelerates and good technique, this rubber is definitely for you. Don’t waste your savings on a Tenergy. (It’s better than an MXS.)
The best rubber I have ever tried, except for speed. (Don’t get me wrong, it’s still reasonably fast, but it’s not enough to outright overpower good players. You might get that amount of speed with a faster blade, but I haven’t tried that as of yet.) Otherwise, it’s a splendid rubber that makes you feel like you can’t miss :)
I’ve had this rubber for 3 months, and this is what I think:
The rubber has a nice and grippy top sheet with a sponge hardness of 50esn. The rubber is great on my backhand and is a very balanced rubber. The control on this rubber is absolutely INSANE! You won’t believe how much control you can get unless you try it.
The speed is decent, but it’s not as fast as other European rubbers. The rubber has a very high arc, and when you do a short ball push, the ball will bounce right up.
The spin is good, but I find it very hard to master flicks. Overall, it’s a great rubber for beginners or intermediate players.
Control and Power
The rubber exhibits excellent control, which results from its slower speed. However, it lacks the spin and power of premium rubbers such as Fastarc G1, Donic M1, Victas V15 Extra, or Tenergy.
This rubber is not recommended for loopers, as its spin and power are insufficient to unsettle opponents, except at very high skill levels.
Blocking and Smashing
Despite its limitations in looping, the rubber performs well in blocking and smashing. It effectively absorbs spin and drives from opponents, enabling low blocks. Its medium arc projection facilitates powerful smashes.
Backhand Compatibility
Many players prefer this rubber for their backhand (BH) due to its superior control, which comes at the expense of spin and power. It is suitable as a BH rubber, but not as a forehand (FH) rubber due to its limited power.
Looping
Looping is not its forte. It lacks the power and spin to inflict significant damage, making loops vulnerable to blocks or counter loops by opponents.
Conclusion
This rubber is an excellent choice if you prioritize control and a slower pace. However, loopers who rely on looping to win points should consider other options.
Awesome control and spin, with enough speed for an offensive game, make this a great “do it all” rubber. Drive, block, top spin, push, serve—all are so easy. It pairs perfectly with the Donic Appelgreem World Championship 89.
This rubber excels in providing both speed and spin. It also offers excellent control. However, it’s worth noting that the rubber is quite bouncy and responsive to incoming spin. As such, it may require a certain level of skill to fully utilize its potential. Overall, this rubber comes highly recommended for players who are looking for a balance of speed, spin, and control.
Yasaka Rakza 7 Review
The Yasaka Rakza 7 is a high-quality table tennis rubber that is made for topspin players. It has a very tacky surface that provides exceptional grip on the ball, making it easy to generate a lot of spin. The sponge is also relatively soft, which gives the rubber a good level of control.
However, one downside to the Rakza 7 is that it has a very high catapult effect. This means that the ball tends to spring off the rubber quickly, which can make it difficult to keep the ball on the table. For players who prefer a more controlled game, this may not be the ideal rubber.
Overall, the Yasaka Rakza 7 is a great option for players who want a tacky, spinny rubber with a good level of control. However, it is important to be aware of the rubber’s high catapult effect before making a purchase.
[Product link: https://www.tischtennis-shopping.de/yasaka-rakza-7-review/]
English
One of the best rubbers for me. I prefer most Tenergy series rubber. The rubber has impressive spin and speed. It depends on your control blade. I played with XVT Archer-B and Clipper Cr WRB. The Archer-B was very controlled and satisfying in terms of speed. Clipper is faster than Archer-B but has the same control because Clipper = 7.1x Archer-B price.
Turkish
Benim için en iyi kauçuklardan biri. Çoğu Tenergy serisi kauçuğu tercih ederim. Kauçuğun etkileyici bir spini ve hızı var. Kontrol bıçağınıza bağlı. XVT Archer-B ve Clipper Cr WRB ile oynadım. Archer-B hız açısından çok kontrollü ve tatminkar. Clipper, Archer-B’den daha hızlıdır, ancak Clipper = 7.1x Archer-B fiyatı nedeniyle aynı kontrole sahip.
Fantastic rubber with exceptional spin capability and more than ample speed. I employed it on the backhand of my Stiga All-round Classic (red, middle thickness), where it has been brilliant. My backhand play (drives, flicks, loops, pushes) has become remarkably more stable thanks to this rubber. I have been using it for 11 months, and the grip remains virtually unchanged from its original state. It is highly recommended for either forehand or backhand.
UPDATE: After experimenting with a Chinese rubber (729 Battle 2) on the forehand, I found it lacked sufficient dwell time due to its excessive hardness. Consequently, I opted to use Rakza 7 on both sides of my Stiga All-round Classic. This decision has proven to be extremely beneficial. The execution of drives, loops, counter loops, pushes, and flicks feels incredible. The serve might take some adjustment, especially if you are transitioning from a tacky rubber. This combination perfectly complements my close-to-the-table attacking style. My experience has reinforced my conviction that Rakza 7 is a top-quality rubber suitable for either forehand or backhand. I will undoubtedly purchase this rubber again.
Magnífica goma que puede ser utilizada por todo tipo de jugadores de tenis de mesa, incluidos aquellos que se han iniciado y quieren experimentar con material de primera calidad.
La he probado sobre una madera Thibar Pro Black Edition y la sensación es fantástica. Buen toque, buen grip, excelente sensación al golpear, ni dura ni blanda, y con bastante buen control y velocidad. Para mi gusto, supera a Donic Acuda M2, Thibar EL-P y Andro Rasant Grip.
Además, su durabilidad es estupenda, la mejor que he conocido. Merece mucho la pena probarla.
A good rubber with long dwell time (maybe too long if used on a wood blade). Its throw angle suggests it is meant for looping, not hitting or punching. Most would prefer it on the backhand. I use it on my forehand at the moment because of its controllability.
The first time I purchased R7, I used it on my backhand. However, when I realized its potential, I switched it to my forehand, which significantly altered my attacking style. I can now effortlessly perform smashes, loops, and the speed is exceptional, powerful, and spinny. My opponents have difficulty blocking my shots. I highly recommend R7.
However, if you prefer flicking or chopping, R7 may not be the ideal choice for you.
My ratings are for the 2.2mm version. It has a lot of speed and spin but less control. It is not suitable for close-to-the-table play.
I just played for an hour with my new setup: Stiga Offensive Classic with Donic BlueFire M2 (forehand) and Rakza 7 on backhand.
I am already in love with this! It took literally zero time to adjust to. It gives me awesome control on the blocks and some nice controlled power on backhand flips. I just took it out of the package and started playing with it like I had always been using it. I can see a clear improvement from my previous setup.
I have a Viscaria and I use the 1.8mm Rakza 7 on my backhand. I found that the other rubbers I tried, T05, MX-P, were simply too fast, and I couldn’t control the shots consistently. I even tried the 1.8mm MX-P, but even then, I didn’t enjoy a lot of success.
The Rakza7 has changed that for me. I would often check my shots a little bit with the other faster rubbers, but now I strike the ball hard with confidence. If everything people say about softer sponges is true, then I am engaging the sponge a lot more now, and I definitely feel more control in my shots.
The biggest change for me was the throw angle. Both the MX-P and the T05 have a high throw angle, so I’d have to close my bat a fair bit on the follow-through after doing a backhand flip, and my backhand loops would also have a fairly closed angle, making it harder for me to control. If my footwork wasn’t good, I’d be off balance, and getting the right angle became difficult. With the Rakza7, it’s a lot easier to play these strokes, and I’m able to hit the ball harder as a result.
I’ve already purchased the Rakza7 on the max thickness, and I’m looking forward to trying that eventually.
I’ve boosted the Rakza7 with Tempo long once, and for the first week, it was just mental. I thought I was still playing with the T05, so that’s a good option.
Update(22/may/2019): I’ve been playing with my current setup for a little over a month, Rakza 7 (1.8mm) on my backhand. The backhand flick attack off the serve is out of this world. I’m finding that as long as the service is slightly bouncy or slightly longish, this thing will let you flick the ball over and immediately go on the attack. Depending on how much you throw your elbow forward, you can generate a really spinny flick or a fast flick. Keep your bat open, and the rubber will do the rest. I’m loving how aggressive I can play.
I’ve changed the control rating from 9 to 9.5.
I’ve changed the gears to from above average to many.
Overall 9 to 9.5.
Muy buen caucho de control. Sin embargo, tiene poca velocidad. Recomendado para jugadores de nivel medio.
Very controllable and yet very fast rubber. It plays like a speed-glued Mark V, so for those old enough, you will remember the feeling when you play.
It does not have the bouncy effect of Tensor rubbers, neither the sensitiveness to spin of Tenergy and similar artificially grip enhanced rubbers.
Lots of spin on serves which can be made short and spinny due to lack of bounciness and natural rubber grip. Same applies to short game.
I play Japanese penhold and these characteristics favor the penhold game style combined with power drives and hits.
By the numbers of reviews I see that I am late trying this rubber, but I see why it is so popular. A rubber that mimics a speed-glued Mark V feeling can only be a success.
I have used this rubber for 2 years, and it is the best rubber I have played with. I use it on my backhand (1.8mm) and forehand (2.0mm). It has the best control, good speed, and good spin. It is great for serves, loops, blocking, pushing, basically everything.
I am a close-to-the-table player, so I have not used this from a far distance. Tenergy 05 is ok compared to this, but I feel that it is too bouncy and a little harder to control. Rakza 7 is also much better at smashing than Tenergy. Not to mention how expensive Tenergy is.
I have also tried Rakza 7 soft, but that rubber is a little too soft and slow for me. It also doesn’t last as long as the edge chips away much quicker than regular Rakza 7.
Back in 1988
In 1988, when table tennis used a 38mm ball and players had limited rubber options (Sriver EL or Mark V), the author used Jonyer H paired with Mark V rubbers (2.0mm black backhand, max red forehand). Mark V was particularly effective with the 38mm ball, allowing the author to excel at topspinning on both sides.
Fast Forward to 2016
In 2016, the author decided to resume playing table tennis but found their old combination lacking power with the 40mm ball. Younger players were overpowering them.
Blade Upgrade
The author purchased a new Butterfly Liu Shiwen blade but found it affected their looping and topspin game.
Rubber Upgrade
After reading an article by a Chinese coach about maintaining older OFF blades by simply changing the rubber to newer tensors, the author decided to find the right combination for their Jonyer H FL (with a compact head). After some research and testing, they settled on Mizuno Q3 2.1mm for their forehand and Rakza7 2mm for their backhand.
Rakza7 Performance
Paired with the new rubbers, the author experienced success against players half their age using Tenergy05. Rakza7 resembles a tensored Mark V, producing a clicking sound, good speed, and exceptional spin. However, it is less sensitive to incoming spin compared to Mark V, giving the author an advantage in this area.
Overall Performance
The Jonyer H with Rakza7 provides an excellent balance of speed, light weight, and amazing control. It enables the author to dominate opponents with a variety of shots, including attacking, looping, smashing, blocking, chopping, and drop shots. It effectively loops like a tensored Mark V for the 40mm ball.
Comparison to Tenergy05
The author discovered that Tenergy05 is overly sensitive to incoming spin, making it more suitable for professional players rather than club-level players. Conversely, Rakza7 generates significant spin, making it challenging for Tenergy05 users to control the ball effectively.
Excellent backhand rubbers. From topspin to flick, smash, and even chop, you can perform almost any stroke with this rubber. It’s definitely a keeper for me.
This is a fantastic rubber. I use 2.0mm on a German Korbel blade. The rubber is fast, with excellent short pushes and short game. The mid-distance loop is superb.
However, I would not recommend using this rubber on very hard or very stiff blades, as the rubber is medium-hard.
The bouncy short game issue common with tensors and Tenergy is not present in this rubber. Note that this is not a tensor rubber.
High speed and spin with great control. As an all-around player, I appreciated its control, but it was too fast for my comfort. During my initial two hours of play, I hit several balls too long due to its speed. I was not particularly satisfied with its blocking capabilities due to the same reason. However, it excels in opening games after backspin shots because of its high spin. It is also very effective for spinny offensive hits. This rubber is an excellent choice for aggressive players.
Mutlaka denemelisiniz.
Hard Medium
Forehand and Backhand
Overall
DEC, 2017
Brilliant rubber… most players in my club now use this. Consistency is the middle name of this rubber. I started using it on the recommendation of my friend. It takes a few hours to show its full potential.
Update
This is my go-to rubber now. It’s great in fast loops (medium arc, much less than Tenergy 05), flat hits, serves, and returns. It’s mind-blowing in blocks; when I stand close to the table and block, people ask me if I am using “anti-spin rubber” as the control is amazing.
Update (17-June-2018)
I’m using it again on Rossi Emotion Joola Blase… Pushing/chopping is amazing; pushes are just too fast, deep if you wish, and very low. It’s the best push I ever did with any rubber. I use it on BH, and on FH I use Tenergy 05.
Great all-around rubber with enough potential for attack. I am playing Razka 7 in 2.0 mm on BH. I was looking for a substitute for my Adidas P7. In the interim, I played Shinning Dragon 2.0 mm on my BH. Shinning Dragon is good, but Razka 7 is even better. I have good control in block, counter, and chop, although the Razka 7 is quite fast. Topspin against backspin is good. I think I found my preferred BH rubber.
This rubber is especially good when used with long pips, as it imparts high spin.
Great Tenergy 05 alternative with exceptional close-to-net play. It’s wonderful at blocking and receiving spinny serves. You can make a lot of spinny serves, plays like a Tenergy 05 with less speed but more spin and great control.
Initially, I started using it on the forehand. As my forehand got better and better, I transitioned from medium-hard to hard rubber (Battle 2) and started using this rubber on BH, where it performed very well.
Highly durable rubber with great grip on polyballs, excellent for BH. You can play close to the table or far away from the table with the same response. My blade is YEO Power 7, a hard blade but flexible one with great looping ability. This is my match set up: Battle 2 on FH and Rakza 7 on BH. It works great for me. Once Rakza 7 wears off, I will try the Shining Dragon on the BH.
This was my favorite rubber for a long time. It’s a great rubber that does everything well with excellent control and consistency.
I paired it with my Nittaku Acoustic 5 Ply wood blade on both the FH and BH sides and found them to be an ideal match for a developing 2 winged looper. Even by today’s standards, I consider it to have excellent spin and good speed.
While it can be used on either the FH or BH sides, I think it is slightly better on the BH side, with a rubber with a slightly higher throw angle on the FH side. The throw height is medium, not as spinny or good at looping as Tenergy 05 but stronger in the short game and a more balanced rubber.
Overall, it is an excellent attacking rubber for offensive players who value control in their game.
Very good rubber. It does everything very well, excellent for looping, and also has great control. The sponge is porous and the topsheet is very durable and feels elastic too. I was playing Xiom Pro before and I can tell they play exactly the same. Vega has a bit more spin and power at all areas. The question is which brand do you favor? I am confused. I think Yasaka FH, Xiom BH makes no difference. I forgot to mention they are made in the same factory!
This is my favorite backhand rubber now, even better than the soft version. The red 2.0mm weighs 46.1g when cut. It has a speed rating of 8.8, spin rating of 9.5, and control rating of 9 for backhand play. The grip is rated at 9.2, throw is medium, and hardness is 6.5. Flicks are easy and spinny, and the rubber has a solid feel. Overall, I rate it 9.5.
The serve return has good control, feel, and spin. It is easy to lift backspin and is better than R7 Soft. In my opinion, it is the best rubber for backhand on most blades.
Rakza 7 offers the best combination of speed and spin. As a penholder, I paired it with an RSM G Max and found it to be a genuinely fast and spinny offensive combination. It excels in loops and aggressive play, making it a great choice for those playstyles.
After experimenting with various rubbers, including T64, T64fx, T80, Xiom Omega IV Pro, and Europe, I believe Rakza 7 surpasses them in all aspects from my perspective. I am highly satisfied with its performance and would highly recommend it.
At 2mm on an all wood blade, the ball contact is extremely pleasant, and extremely accurate at low and high speeds. You can get this for 4H at max thick or 2mm for BH and definitely teach any tenergist a few lessons.
GREAT FEEL, Great rubber. Up there with Xiom Sigma IIPro, Ten 05/ 05fx, and all the greats, at a great price too.
Nice attack rubber, very fast and with a lot of spin. I can make many variations of speed. I use it on my FH on a JOOLA K5 blade.
Rakza 7 Table Tennis Rubber Review
The Rakza 7 rubber offers well-rounded performance, excelling in various aspects. It features a mid-hard sponge, providing a balance between speed and control. I’ve tested the black max sheet on my backhand, finding it easy to play and a natural fit. However, it can be used by both forehand and backhand players who seek controlled offensive capabilities.
The Rakza 7 boasts impressive speed, spin, and control, enabling effective looping, hitting, blocking, and serving. It’s worth noting that keeping the rubber dry is essential to prevent ball slippage.
While some rubbers may specialize in specific attributes, the Rakza 7 stands out as a safe and very good choice for its price range. For those transitioning from Mark V to Rakza 7, it may feel like a familiar and comfortable upgrade.
Fantastic rubber for my forehand. The speed is very similar to the Tenergy 64. It is very fast and has plenty of control.
I bought this rubber thinking of it as a replacement for Tenergy 05. Rakza 7 is a pretty good rubber, with good control. Its speed is slower than Energy 05, but that is fine. The top sheet is different from Tenergy, and it has more tack. Overall, it is a good rubber, but the feeling is much different than Tenergy.
Spin on opening loops is just as much as Tenergy 05.
Control is better with a much lower throw.
It is less fast, but it’s faster than most non-pros would ever need.
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Fast and spinny rubber that is very lightweight compared to any Chinese rubber. Great for loops and aggressive play. Recommended for intermediate and professional players only. This rubber looks to be a keeper. Spin is the king of this rubber. Ball acceleration is tremendous, and it imparts insane spin.
Blocking, pushing, and chopping all work really well. Flipping seems to require a bit of work to get right. Technique makes a huge difference. There is some “forgiveness” in the rubber but not that much. Most balls land in if you were aiming inside the table and not trying to achieve orbit.
Blocking is a strong suite just as much as looping and hitting. Point and shoot, stroke and play.
I’ve started using the Max (2.2 mm) RED version now for the BH. The speed and spin help with my weakness in returns on the BH-side.
The best Yasaka for those wanting to play an aggressive game while adding a little variation with push/blocks. Good amounts of spin and speed with the right technique will make your opponent think twice as your returns progressively get faster and spinnier.
Update: Lots of ppl complaining about longevity. Rubber cleaning is a MUST for this rubber. Use Foam or 3/4 drops of water to wipe clean after playing and use a Sticky Rubber protector sheet. I have this rubber in brand-new surface condition after almost 1 year of use.
My number #1 FH rubber. Medium throw angle. Excellent serve, touch, rally, push, chop, and top-spin to counter-top spin.
This rubber reacts to incoming spin moderately, so control play and good aggressive counter-spin are must-haves.
Best rubber from Yasaka in my opinion. It works well in most areas and feels comfortable in both forehand and backhand. Though not very tacky, it still performs quite well in serves and returns. I used Rakza 7 for a while but switched because it didn’t last as long as I preferred my rubbers to do, though I certainly enjoyed its performance.
The ratings on this rubber are completely misleading. I used this rubber in max thickness, and I found it to be significantly slower and less bouncy than the P7. Additionally, the throw angle is exceptionally low, making it very difficult to loop underspin.
I use this on the backhand side of my DHS PG7 paddle. When attacking, the rubber provides great speed and spin. When blocking, the rubber excels, forcing opponents to reconsider sending heavy spin shots due to its excellent control.
Control and spin are good, providing comfort for a forehand grip.**
Rakza 7 Backhand Rubber Review
Rakza 7 excels as a backhand rubber due to its remarkable grip, even on challenging angles when the ball is struck late or off-timing. The medium throw angle enhances consistency, allowing for precise ball placement with proper brushing strokes. It grants ample forgiveness when the swing angle and ball contact are optimal.
The control rating is exceptional, enabling accurate pushes and blocks proportionate to the applied force. Its resilience against spin, whether heavy loop or underspin, facilitates effortless counter-looping rallies, chops, and controlled blocks.
In terms of spin generation, Rakza 7 rivals Tenergy 05 with its high rotation achieved through proper blade angle, optimal ball contact, and a trajectory between 2 and 3 o’clock.
The top sheet is a durable, firm, medium-soft natural rubber, although it shows some signs of wear after 6 months of use. The sponge, rated at 38 degrees on the DHS scale, contributes to the rubber’s high speed rating of 9/10.
Compared to other brands such as Xiom and Donic, Rakza 7 boasts exceptional durability.
Overall Assessment
Rakza 7 is a versatile weapon suitable for both forehand and backhand, but it stands out as my top backhand rubber among all the options available.
On the backhand side, I’m satisfied with Rakza 7. I changed from Joola Maxxx 450, and Rakza is a better rubber for the forehand but a little bit slower. The backhand can be played with Rakza, and it has a high throw angle. For me, it feels natural for forehand. The throw angle is similar to Acuda S2 and Tenergy 05. But for the third ball and away from the table, Rakza performs great.
The best BH rubber I played with to date! I seem to have rather natural shots with my BH and could adapt to the Yasaka Rakza 7 without any problem. I liked it even better than Tenergy05. There were not so many differences though. The thing that tipped the ballance in favor of the Rakza 7 was the possibilty to hit a flat BH with a lot of consistency.
If you prefer to hit spinny shots, that is not a problem as well.
Control is amazing: short, long, left, right, middle… Blocking is a breeze: the rubber is not very sensitive to incoming spin.
Conclusion: This is a keeper!
This rubber is amazing!
Great rubber! It’s fast and has a lot of spin. It’s good for offensive players that want to try something else than Tenergy.
I found my permanent forehand rubber. I tried 2.0 black on Time Boll Spirit. It’s an awesome combination. The rubber provides great power and control despite its fast speed. It’s not sensitive to spin, yet it produces heavy spin. It’s descent for chops and blocks. It generates heavy power loops and powerful smashes.
Rakza 7 is the best rubber I have used for my forehand. It is a very good topspin rubber, similar to T05, and is also good for smashing. However, when you want to play a short chop or drive, the ball tends to go to the middle of the table, indicating that it is a somewhat fast rubber. I use this rubber on a carbon blade, which makes topspins fast enough but reduces control.
This rubber is very well-suited for topspin players who play at a medium distance from the table. I plan to continue using this rubber for my forehand as the topspins are very comparable to T05.
A lot of people say it’s better than Tenergy, and I agree. You never get tired of this helpful tool and it is unreplaceable. It’s way cheaper than Tenergy and it’s worth it.
Now, my permanent forehand rubber. I used to buy cheap rubbers, but I started trying different rubbers. People say it’s like Tenergy, but I say it’s better in every aspect. I get so much spin.
High Control and Versatility
This rubber provides exceptional control, allowing for precise placement and spin generation. It offers multiple gears to work with, enabling players to adjust their strokes to different situations and impart varying amounts of spin.
Effective Against High Spin Loops
The rubber excels at blocking high-spin loops, allowing players to effectively counterattack and maintain control in fast-paced exchanges.
Recommended for Forehand
Based on personal experience, this rubber is highly recommended for use on the forehand side of a Donic Waldner Carbon blade, where it enhances control, spin, and blocking capabilities.
A solid attacking rubber, but it is heavy. It is uncontrollable in chopping.
Sure, it’s an attacking rubber, but the Xiom SEII is faster, spinnier, and better for chopping.
I’ve been using Rakza 7 max on my FH for the past couple of weeks. As a modern defender, I find this rubber to be extremely well suited for my play style.
First and foremost, while this is a genuine fast-and-spinny offensive rubber, it reacts to heavy topspin almost like a defensive inverted rubber. With it, it is easy to control and return heavy loops. As such, it is great for fishing and, unlike my experience with Yanus and Tackiness Chop, your fished returns have heavy topspin.
Also, this rubber has excellent power and control for a flattish drive or smash. You can power through the ball and (to an extent) ignore the spin. Best smashing rubber I’ve ever used. Beautiful control for counter looping in general.
My main problem to date is that it is easy to return heavy topspin with heavier topspin, but much harder to generate topspin off a dead ball. But I’ve only been using this rubber a short while so might need to adjust my technique.
I’ve been testing out different rubbers recently, including Rasant, T25fx, Hexer Duo, Acuda S2, and T80. However, the Razka 7 stands out as the best among them. While I had heard positive reviews, I was astonished by the exceptional control it offers, particularly when blocking.
Despite being a fast and spinny rubber, it provides remarkable control. This makes it an excellent choice for both backhand and forehand strokes. Overall, I highly recommend the Razka 7 due to its exceptional performance and versatility.
Outstanding rubber with great speed and spin, all without jeopardizing good control of the ball!
I love the Rakza series. I use the Rakza 7 2.0 mm on my backhand (BH). It provides plenty of spin and speed for my strong, flicky stroke, and it imparts nice spin on my serves. On my forehand (FH), I find I need just a tad more dwell time, so I use Rakza 7 Soft in max thickness. I have been using Rakza for almost a year and a half, and I haven’t found anything I like better. It is durable, spinny, and has a nice throw angle. Yet, it handles chops and pushes without the catapult effect you get with Tenergy.
Great rubber! My style is attacking game on both wings, with active blocking and counter hitting.
After trying various rubbers (T64, T64fx, T25, T05fx, Andro Hexers, Palio Thor, Xiom Omega IV Pro and Europe, to mention just a few), I’ve found the best backhand rubber in Yasaka Rakza 7. I’ve been using it for 5 months now. I started with max, then 2.0mm, but 1.8 mm has been the best so far. It is difficult to source (1.8mm) in Europe, though. Import from US is a bit pricey but worth it.
It offers perfect feel for short play, and return of the serve is well controlled. It is fast. For me, the Max is too fast for controlled game. However, 1.8 is fast enough for very effective attacking bh push. But the real advantage comes when you want to play an opening loop against the chop. So easy! BH top spin with this rubber is decent too; max or 2.0 is more suited for this shot.
Whichever sponge thickness you choose, it will give you a lot of control, but 1.8mm gives you the most in this department. It has an ideal throw angle for backhand, not too linear, not too high. Again, if you play close to the table, or up to 1m away, 1.8mm is perfect. If your game is further away, go for 2.0mm, or max. Blocking is easy and well controlled with any sponge thickness.
I’ve tried Rakza 7 SOFT 1.8 as well. However, my personal preference is Rakza 7 1.8mm. But then I’ve always liked medium hard rubbers…
It’s a perfect match to BF Innerforce ZLC, and for me, works the best with BF Tenergy 05 1.9mm on the other side. That’s my league set up. For fun play, I use Innerforce ZLC with Rakza 7 2.0 on bh and Tenergy 05 2.1 on fh. Try it; you won’t be disappointed.
Just got it today. Very nice.
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One of the best rubbers I’ve used. Consistency is the key point of this rubber. It provides speed and spin to your shots, but it is very consistent. You can almost rely entirely on this rubber to land shots on the table. It’s a good forehand rubber.
This is a pro rubber. If you make mistakes, it is your fault; don’t blame it. It is fast, resistant, and generates high spin. It is a cool rubber that is exactly what I expected.
Using this rubber with Stiga Offensive NCT 2mm on the forehand (FH) provides immense spin potential. I can easily generate significant spin with serves and opening loops. The rubber features a medium-density sponge with an estimated hardness level around 35 degrees. This combination provides good speed and power at a distance from the table. Control and short-game performance are also impressive for a tensor rubber.
I use this rubber on my forehand to replace my DHS H3 Neo. It took some time to change from the Chinese loop style to the Euro/Japanese style. After getting used to it, it feels like I have tamed the beast. It is really good rubber.
I am not a very pro, but this is great.
With a very nice balance in speed, spin, and control, this rubber enables players to gain consistency in their playing.
This table tennis rubber is highly recommended for its excellent spin and control. It provides a good balance between speed and spin, making it suitable for both offensive and defensive players. The rubber is also durable and long-lasting, so you can enjoy it for many years to come.
Some of the key features of this rubber include:
If you are looking for a high-quality table tennis rubber that will give you a competitive edge, this is the one for you.
The rubber is great, but the throw angle is so high. Only after I returned to my Coppa Platin rubber did I understand how much it destroyed my game. I used it on the Mazunov blade and had to sell the rubber.
I am a medium player using Innerforce ZLC. Before this, I used tenergy 64 for both sides, but I couldn’t control it. It was too fast for me for the forehand.
R7 is great for me. It is not as fast as T64 but has just the right speed. The smash is amazing. Faster than T64 and xiom pro. However, for blocking, I prefer T64.
Control is very good compared to T64. I think it’s an all-around rubber and easy to play with.
I use it on forehand, the soft version on backhand…this thing is fast and spinny! Good control, better than Tenergy…more linear than Tenergy…meaning better short game.
I just bought this rubber about three days ago, and let me tell you, it is the best rubber ever for your backhand. It is simply amazing.
My preferred rubber for forehand. It has good speed and provides a lot of spin. Overall, it’s a very great rubber.
This rubber is really great for players who like to play all-around. This rubber feels like tensor and has a great sound. It is controlled like something strong specie and is great for every kind of play.
My current backhand rubber is Rakza. My original backhand rubber was DHS Skyline 3 Neo, which I found to be quite good. However, after sustaining an injury, I was unable to play for three weeks. When I resumed, my Skyline 3 felt completely different; it was much slower—almost like a defensive rubber—and produced a weird sound. I attempted to reglue it, but that didn’t help.
On the other hand, my forehand Skyline 2 Neo seemed to survive that break without any issues. This left me puzzled about what happened with the Skyline 3. Consequently, I began to search for some alternatives. I tried Donic Baracuda, Xiom Vega Europe, and Rakza. Among these options, I found Rakza to be the best rubber for my game.
Rakza has a medium-soft sponge hardness. Although the ratings indicate that DHS Skyline 2 Neo should be softer (with a rating of 5.1 compared to Rakza’s 5.8), the perception is misleading. When pressing both rubbers between my fingers, I found Rakza significantly softer. This serves as a reminder that rubber ratings shouldn’t always be trusted.
Rakza produces decent spin, although it is not a spin monster like Skyline or Tenergy; its spin performance is comparable to Baracuda but much better than Xiom Vega Europe. Its speed is moderate, similar to Skyline 2 Neo or Baracuda. The control is good, but there are rubbers out there with a better ball feeling. Rakza performs best for mid-distance looping, slightly less effectively for fast drives and close-to-table play. Overall, it is a good rubber, but I initially thought I wouldn’t keep it for long.
EDIT (November 2011): I’ve changed my mind—I’m keeping Rakza; it rocks! It has good speed (not extra fast, slightly below Tenergy 05), an ideal throw angle, and excellent control, making it very effective for looping. While the spin is slightly lower compared to DHS Neo rubbers, it requires less effort and power to get a ball over the net from a strong chop. Right now, I have Tenergy 05 and Rakza 7 on my blade, and Rakza is excelling in every aspect. I plan to remove Tenergy soon and replace it with a second sheet of Rakza that is on its way to me. I recommend Rakza to anyone looking for a Tenergy alternative—it could work even better!
EDIT (December 2011): I’ve switched Rakza to my forehand side and replaced it with Stiga Boost TX on my backhand. The decision was straightforward: the throw angle of Rakza was too high for my backhand (though lower than Tenergy’s regardless). However, if its throw angle were higher, it could be a 10/10 rubber for my forehand. I usually play mid-distance forehand loops while often battling against my opponent’s strong chops. I can manage it, but for perfection, I would prefer a throw angle slightly higher than Rakza—somewhere between T05 and Rakza. However, nothing is perfect, and Rakza is an awesome rubber.
EDIT (December 2011): I’m back to using Rakza on my backhand. I contemplated this decision for a long time, but it is better suited for my game. Rakza’s attacking potential is higher, and as a two-winged looper, I need more spin and speed from mid-distance. While Boost isn’t bad, it does not perform as well for mid-distance looping. It’s all about compromise.
EDIT (February 2012): My forehand Rakza didn’t last longer than three months. It is an outstanding rubber, but it doesn’t have longevity if your playing style is aggressive.
EDIT (February 2012): After extensive testing, I have finally stabilized my setup. Rakza remains the best offensive rubber I’ve ever played with. Currently, I’m using both rubbers in maximum thickness, but I will opt for the 2.0 version on my backhand next time. While many people prefer Tenergy, I find Rakza to be superior in every aspect from my perspective.
A very complete rubber that offers high spin and exceptional speed. It does take time to control, but once you master it, it becomes a deadly weapon on the table.
However, it is quite heavy, so it may not be a good idea to glue it to a heavy blade.
What I really appreciate about this rubber is its consistency. You can perform almost every shot well with this beauty!
Overall, this rubber is good, but it has some drawbacks. Its durability is not very impressive; after just six months, it has become quite smooth.
Initially, the rubber was very spinny, providing excellent performance. However, as time went on, it became less effective and eventually became useless.
Fantastic rubber!
It is very fast and provides a lot of spin. The control is excellent, making it suitable for various playing styles. Topspins and chops are highly effective, and the serve returns are impressive as well.
It is extremely enjoyable to loop with this rubber. I recommend it for the forehand, but it performs well on the backhand too.
I have used and trusted Mark V rubber. I think I should try this one.
I am a long time user of Tenergy 05, and this Rakza rubber will now be replacing it. The spin is huge, like the t 05, but the control seems much better. The tenergy would get a little wild in high speed/spin exchanges, where the Rakza seems a bit more stable. It’s got the qualities I like about the t05-the outrageous spin, without the qualities I don’t - the price and the unpredictability. At half the price of the tenergy, it’s more than worth the money. Excellent product.
I had Rakza7 for quite some time on my Andro OFF+ blade, but I mostly played with other defensive blades because I like to chop.
Recently, by chance, I started looping with the Andro OFF+ with Rakza7, and wow, it has a lot of spin. You can lift heavy backspin with it fairly easily.
Compared to Tenergy, it’s a bit softer and tackier and feels lighter. I like the fact that if you block with it, it takes the opponent’s spin and reverses it pretty well, so the ball doesn’t fly over the table if you block a heavy shot with a little upwards move.
Wow! This is the rubber I have been looking for my BH! It grabs the ball and returns it with a vicious spin wherever I want on the opponents side. Now I can generate very short, close-to-the-table, low-throw and threatening loops, backspins or undercuts. Congratulations Yasaka!
This rubber is very good. It has sublime control, allowing you to dominate your opponent with heavy spin serves, topspins, blocks, and re-topspins. It is considered one of the best all-round rubbers in the world, suitable for players of all skill levels.
Yasaka rubber is the best. It’s incredible! I love it! It’s very fast and has halucinative spin. All with very good control. I recommend this with an off blade, and you will create a fantastic bat. And because it’s natural gum, the rubber lasts a very long time!
I like this rubber because it has excellent speed, spin and control. I strongly recommend it.
Well, this rubber may be a little hard to get used to in the beginning because of its speed. But after some training sessions, it begins to be quite easy to play with. The throw is medium-low. Spin? High, mainly in sidespin loops. Is it a good alternative to Tenergy? YES.
An excellent rubber that I would recommend to any blocker or attacking player. It offers a great combination of spin and speed, with the extra grip of the ball providing greater control.
Fantastic rubber, I put 2 Rakza in a Timo boll spirit and it is very spectacular.
It is very fast with a lot of spin.
It is very good for chop with a lot of control and spin.
To do topspins is amazing.
I recommend this rubber for backhand and forehand especially for players with a medium-high level.
Very good rubber!!
I tried this rubber in RSM platinum special and cypress Max and found it to be fantastic in both spin and speed. The serve is easily controlled and can make a deep or speedy serve. The receive is also fine.
The durability is average. The only concern is the gluing. More glue is needed to stick the rubber to the hinoki blades.
I’ve tested Tenergy 05, Acuda S1, Baracuda, and Hexer on the forehand of an Andro All+ blade. Rakza 7 produced more spin than all the other rubbers listed, while its speed was second to Acuda S1. The throw angle was high, similar to T05. Rakza 7 offered more control than Hexer and T05; it was equal to S1 in this regard.
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The top three rubbers perform very similarly. Acuda S1 has a slightly lower throw angle.
I use this on my backhand as a 1.8mm rubber. It’s very good rubber, a little bit slower than Tenergy. I have Tenergy 05 1.0mm on my forehand. My blade is a Waldner Senso Carbon.
I’ve been a Yasaka fan since the Mark V days. Recently, I purchased the latest generation Yasaka rubber, Razka 7. I’m impressed by its consistent control and spin. As expected from Yasaka rubbers, Razka 7 provides excellent control.
Additionally, Razka 7 generates more spin than Mark V, both during rallies and serves. Overall, it’s an exceptional rubber. I highly recommend it for advanced players.
An alternative for T05, and even better because the sponge is slightly softer, still hard enough for smash!
Get used to it and you’ll have a predictable, straight-to-the-point controlled game. Amazing! Try it!
In the beginning, the rubber is very hard, but after 1 week, the sponge transforms into medium hard.
The rubber has a lot of spin and is fast, especially for smashing.
It is very good for shooting topspin and attacking in a straight path. It is easy to control. It really is a good rubber.
I use the rubber with Michael Maze (arilate carbon).
I hesitate between the Rakza7 and Tenergy 05 for my forehand. Rakza is marginally better for smashing, while Tenergy excels in looping. R7 is formidable for serves. For pushing, I slightly prefer Tenergy 05, likely influenced by my preference for the Timo Boll ZLC blade it’s paired with. In contrast, the R7 is mounted on a Stiga CarboKev blade.
Both rubbers offer ample dwell time, with T05 having a slight edge due to its spring sponge. Overall, Rakza 7 is a top-tier rubber that I highly recommend. The key is to pair it with a blade that complements your playing style.
Great for heavy spin serves, this rubber provides nice control when receiving serves. I find it very easy to control the length and direction of my shots. Despite its control, it is still fast enough to put the ball past my opponents with a good smash.
Brilliant Rubber for Backhand.
This rubber is a great choice for backhand play. It provides excellent control and spin, making it easy to place shots exactly where you want them. The rubber is also very durable, so it will last a long time.
Brilliant rubber. Great for experienced players who want to combine high speed and a good spin.
I’ve used this rubber for 4-5 months, playing on average 15-20 hours per week on my forehand before changing it with Rakza Z. The rubber has good grip, with an average weight of 50g. The sponge feels relatively soft, and although Yasaka rates it as 47 degrees, it feels softer.
Consistency and control are key characteristics of this rubber. It’s straightforward to use and generates good speed and spin with good dwell time. As a great all-around rubber, it’s suitable for every level and style of play. Its price, quality, and durability make it one of the best rubbers in my opinion. Mine is still playable. I switched to Rakza Z out of curiosity but still keep this rubber as a backup.
I’m a 2000 rated player. I bought this rubber for someone else to use on their Donic True Original Carbon (outer red) in Max both sides.
This rubber is fast enough for finishing shots, but it’s not the fastest out there. There comes a time where more speed isn’t really the question. I think R7 is fast enough.
It’s extremely easy to play. Placing the ball is easy, and it has a high level of control. Blocks are extremely easy. Spin is good but not DHS H3 neo or K3 good. Grip is maybe a little less than G1 and DHS GA8, but I can still make serves that frustrate my opponents easily.
It’s way better than Rozena in all ways as an example. Any 1900 rated player or less would love this rubber, and the limitations would be on the player, not the rubber. However, it for sure needs a fast blade unless you’re a beginner.
If you’re a beginner, get this rubber on an all-wood blade. You will learn TT rally quick this way. But on a fast blade, this rubber can kick some serious butt too. Don’t be fooled into thinking this is a slow, boring rubber.
I felt super safe, precise, and in control with it. While doing all my tricks, flips, and loops like I used to on much more so-called advanced blades and rubbers. It’s a classic for a reason.
The 729 Focus III rubber provides no speed. Its performance is comparable to that of the 729 Focus III. The rubber is not worth the price for its performance level.
Incredibly consistent and controlled rubbers. They are fast, but not too tacky and are easy to block with, as they don’t return as much spin as other rubbers in this price range.
I would recommend these rubbers to any intermediate players looking to improve their consistency while moving to a faster and more responsive setup.
A great choice for mid-level to pro players. This advanced rubber provides powerful loops, drives, and smashes. It’s a very fast rubber with great spin and many gears. It may take several training sessions to master this rubber, but it plays much like BTY T05 without the high price point. It excels in mid-distant looping. It also offers good feel for service returns and blocking. 1.8mm thickness is a good starting point.
The Rakza 7 generates more spin on shorter strokes than many other attack rubbers. When comparing price to performance ratio, the Rakza 7 is a clear winner over the T05. It works well on all wood blades in the ALL+, and OFF- classes for close-to-table looping and counter play with power.
Some users have reported a short life, but I disagree. Use rubber film and keep it clean, and you can expect up to 9 months of use with twice-a-week playing time.
After testing several tensor rubbers from various brands, I can confidently say that the Rakza 7 is the “do-all” tensor rubber for many players. It also performs well on OFF-class blades. Think of it as a high-performance tensor rubber that is well-behaved. The Rakza 7 is a step above the BTY Rozena in terms of spin.
I enjoyed using this rubber at the table. It is lively yet controllable, making it suitable for both blocking and attacking shots. With its grippy surface and medium-high throw angle, it provides excellent control and power for loop attacks. The blocks are also excellent, allowing for effective defense against incoming attacks.
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With a faster Mark V, it helps you develop everything. Blocking will just put the ball in the net, which is just amazing. The rubber itself is of high quality. Strokes should be a bit more of a hybrid Chinese, requiring a full swing to dig into the harder sponge. The sponge is medium-hard, including a thick topsheet that requires a bit of a Chinese stroke. Serving requires a bit of skill to get a lot of spin.
One of the best rubbers of all time.
I have been using this rubber for a week, and I found it to be incredibly consistent. The pace is slower than that of the Rasanter C48, primarily due to its lesser catapult effect.
It offers high control and is a great all-round rubber, making it very effective for developing strokes. I have paired it with the Andro Trieber FO/S, and while the pace is a bit slow for my liking, it is still a definite purchase for anyone looking to improve their skills.
For a beginner, this rubber will perform exceptionally well. You truly can’t go wrong with this choice.
Excellent service.
If the soft version of this rubber is one of the best rubbers in terms of spin/speed/control balance, this one fails to keep the legacy going. Don’t get me wrong, this is a great rubber. Control and speed are really good, it’s a good forehand rubber, and if you like medium-hard rubbers on your backhand, it will serve its purpose really well.
The only reason why I don’t give this rubber the maximum number of stars is because there are other medium-hard rubbers that outshine the Rakza 7, such as the Donic Baracuda, with similar speed and control but more spin.
Great for close-to-the-table backhand shots with 1.8 thickness on all-around, all-wood blades.
You cannot go wrong with this one. It does everything perfectly.
Good rubber. I’m using this for my forehand in combination with the Yasaka Sweden Extra blade and Rakza 7 Soft 2mm for my backhand.
Tried many rubbers. Recently moved to this and find it’s the best all-round rubber I’ve tried. Was using K3 before this allows so much more control and safety while still offering more than enough spin. I was constantly going long with K3, this allows me to play full shots, even better than with K3.
Using it on both sides, it’s just brilliant.
It is a great alternative when Butterfly rubbers are too pricey. I ordered Raksa 7 and X continuously because they provide all the good things T05 provides and what I like about Raksa is its durability. They are really spinny but not that bouncy. That’s why I like Raksa 7 better than others.
Good rubbers.
From an intermediate player’s view, these are great rubbers, a huge upgrade from my old Donic Bluefire and Mark V. I use 2.0mm for both sides on a Nittaku Tornado King, and the whole combo feels consistent and controllable with plenty of speed and spin for my skill level. The rubbers still hold up very well after 10+ hours of use with regular cleaning using a sponge and a dab of water.
I like how it is. Very good for players who are offensive.
Great rubber for beginners. It helps with control of the ball and is able to generate good spins. I’m liking the quality of the Yakza rubbers.
After 2 hours of training, the top (black and red) rubber started peeling off and falling off at every contact with the ball. I destroyed 4 rubbers in 1 month; usually I change them twice a year, and they still look much better, never so damaged. I sent photos to the seller, but no claim was possible. I still think it is a factory mistake.
Before I bought Rakza, I played with second-hand used ones and had no problems with them.
So I’m going back to Donic C2.
O fată de joc foarte bună, nu cred că există cineva care nu a jucat cu Yasaka Rakza 7. Oferă atât viteză, cât și control, merge bine pe FH.
I’m not sure if it was the application process or the quality of the rubber itself, but after about 3 months of playing, the edge section of the rubber started to peel off. It’s not a lot, but it’s enough that I was a bit upset by it. I was hoping for the money I spent that this wouldn’t happen (or at least for a good long while).
This rubber may be from an older generation, but I find it has great control, excellent spin, and provides steady play. It blocks well. It does everything well, except it is not super fast. It may tame the blade you bought that is too fast for your game :).
Great product and excellent service.
There isn’t much dwell time on this rubber and it has good bounce, making flicks easier.
I’ve been using this rubber for about a year. I’m very pleased with it. It is lively yet controllable. The tensor effect is linear, so the ball does not fly off the bat easily. I find it really good for blocking. Looping has become easier for me since I switched to this rubber. For the short game, it’s controllable but not as good as a slower rubber but on the plus side it also gives you enough speed when you decide to attack or send the ball long, so it’s about finding the right balance with this rubber. It can generate enough spin and it’s not that reactive to incoming spin. Overall an excellent balance between speed, spin, and control.
Good quality and good price.
This rubber, in combination with a fast blade, is an excellent offensive choice.
And they last forever, well not forever but more than others.
And for the price of 3, you get 4, a good deal.
Thank you.
Good substitute for Tenergy 05.
Nice all-around rubber.
I have the same rubber but in max on my other blade. What can I say, it is the best rubber I have used so far. Spin and control are top level.
I thought this would be too fast for me, a beginner of 3 months, and it’s not. It’s awesome.
On-time delivery and very good products.
Thanks.
What a fantastic service from this company.
This is the second time I have placed an order and am very impressed by how quickly it was delivered to me.
I will definitely use again and I would also recommend people to use this site for table tennis products. Thanks.
Great rubber!
AMAZING Rubber!!! I use it on my Yasaka Sweden Classic BH side, the black one with Max thickness… definitely going to buy it again.
Great backhand rubber. I came back to playing after stopping for 12 years. I have DHS H3 Neo on my forehand and Rakza 7 on my backhand, glued to a Stiga Allround Classic, and it feels really good on my weak backhand.
Ajoyib noldir, aylanish, tezlik va boshqaruv uyg’unligi.
A quality product that has improved my table tennis abilities, as noted by my opponents.
I play at a social level of table tennis, not league standard.
Накладки на порядок лучше, чем легендарные «Mark V».
Played with many rubbers, but Rakza 7 is the most balanced and beautiful rubber I have ever tried. I am an intermediate-level two-winged looper from India.
Spin yaxshi ekan bu nakladkada.
Very good. I like it.
I have been playing with this new Yasaka 7 2.0mm, 45-50 hardness on my BH. I really like it. It gives me a more precise placement of the ball on returns.
This is the most durable rubber.
Very stable in shots. Plenty of control, without a lot of spin.
I put this rubber on a Jean Jack replica blade. Not bad. Looks similar to Xiom Vega Pro.
It’s grippy and with consistent practice, it’s great for spin and placement!
This rubber is a bit harder to control than Rozena. It produces more spin but at the same time, it is easier to hit. I would say, between this and T05, I would still use Rozena if you are just starting out. If you are more advanced, this rubber will be a good alternative to T05 in my opinion.
After decades of average playing, I’ve finally found my favorite rubbers.
Great control and spin, and not ridiculous speed, but still fast.
TableTennis11’s service was perfect.
Good company, delivery on time. I’m willing to give them 5 stars.
Thanks, TT11, for the fast delivery.
Classics, excellent spin, but a bit soft for my taste.
Compro e recomendo, ótimo atendimento, entrega rápida.
I have been using these rubbers for a few good years now and planning to stick with them for now. The balance between speed and control is good, and they last quite a long time. The reasonable price also makes them highly recommended for all levels. ???
We usually use 2.0mm on the FH and BH. For my chopping paddle, I use 1.8mm.
There are newer rubbers, but it would be hard to convince me that newer rubbers have a higher coefficient of restitution or that the ratio of spin to speed is any better. There is nothing you can do with T05 that you can’t do with Rakza 7; it comes down to price.
All the Rakza 7 rubbers are 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 Rakza 7 and the deal we get from tabletennis11.
Rated 5 stars, whatever you need in a rubber, Rakza 7 has it: spin, speed, and control for mid and long-distance play, etc.
Lots of spin and allows you to hit as hard as you want, it has a very high top gear, and amazing control. The throw angle is medium, and the curve is quite flat, then dips at the end of the table.
Great service and quick delivery from TT11. Amazing product. I’ve been using Rakza 7 since 2016 and have never looked back. Can compete with all other top-end rubbers at almost half the price. Medium to high throw angle, consistent, and good control in all strokes.
Boshqarish o’rtacha, aylantirishi yaxshi.
Rakza 7 is a hard rubber full of spin and control. It should, in my opinion, be paired with a softer wood to get the best feeling.
The rubber has plenty of speed, but its defining quality is definitely how it forces you to stroke the ball correctly to get the best shots. I would recommend this rubber to anyone trying to develop their game (aren’t we all?).
When I once in a while play with players much better than me, they invariably ask me what rubbers I play with because of the amount of spin in my loops. Then give me a nod of approval when I tell them. This rubber is a spin machine.
I have played with this on Stiga Allround Classic (the old blade), Butterfly Petr Korbel, Stiga Clipper Wood, and now 2mm on both sides of Stiga Infinity VPS.
This rubber is soft and has a strong catapult effect, which is not what I like, but I do know some people who prefer it this way, because the softer rubber will give you more dwell time and control, and the catapult will give you the speed you need. Overall, the rubber is very durable, with decent speed, quite soft, and excellent spin. But I prefer rubber that has a low catapult for more linear control. Besides that, it is a great rubber.
Using this rubber on the backhand gives incredible spin.
The price versus rubber quality is very good. Shipping was good, and access to the web page was easy.
Good for the forehand.
I have been playing with them for several years. No matter how many times I try to switch from them, I always come back to them. They are very suitable for my aggressive style of play, even had to give up the soft version on the BH and glue on 1.8 Rakza 7. And also they are one of the most affordable in terms of price, but was that not the main factor or maybe it was?
My rubber of choice for my FH.
You can play a long time with this rubber before you need to replace it.
Very nice and spinny rubber, also good speed and good loops.
I had been using Rakza 7 Soft previously. This is a great rubber, although less forgiving, but I love it all the same, and it has not proved to be too fast. Highly recommended.
It’s the perfect rubber for spin and control, especially if you play with chops and serve short with spin.
The speed is great too (paired with a carbon blade), which allows the player to play an offensive game without any issues.
But I guess that the Rakza X will produce an even faster game, but possibly with less control…
I will try to modify one of my rubbers with a Rakza X and will write to you more about it.
Slow (not too slow), steady, loops with good control, and spin can be performed with this rubber. It has a throw angle though, which suggests the rubber was meant to be looped with. If you want to hit/punch directly, try other rubbers with a lower throw angle.
Good rubber. Easy to open, excellent spin in counter-attacks. Pretty good speed (for a Soft version I tested). If you do precise movement, you’ll receive an expected return. Durable - it is very important for regular players, not to change rubbers every month.
Very good rubber can be used for FH and BH.
Rakza 7 is a great looper’s choice. It has a great feel and fantastic grip on the ball without being too fast or bouncy. There is a break-in period of about 10 hours of play. Afterwards, it really bites into the ball. The rubber plays very linearly and does not degrade in performance like many of today’s tuned/boosted rubbers. Serves are crisp. Pushes are exact. Loops are deadly. Be sure to use rubber cleaner often and the rubber will reward you with great shots.
This rubber does just about everything well. Lots of control and also speed when you need it. BH 2mm.
Bought a sheet of 2mm red to try on my backhand, pleased to say the hype about this rubber is well-founded. Good to hit/block with, also easy to push with as well. Too early to fully appreciate its potential but thus far very pleased with my purchase, may just have found my dream rubber on the B/H side.
Excellent rubber on any day, good for control and offensive game.
I am using this rubber on my forehand and it has good speed as well as good control. After trying these rubbers, 3 of my friends ordered the same.
An excellent alternative to Tenergy for the backhand. More forgiving and controllable, but a bit less spin and speed.
Great rubber with good ball control and easy to generate spin on my backhand.
The only downside is that the edge is starting to chip after a couple of weeks.
The most popular classic for less money.
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Последний год играю только им. Пробовал перейти ради интереса к другим накладкам, но все равно к ней возвращаюсь.
Плюсы: Недорого, долговечно.
Speed and Quality.
My favorite rubber over the past few years. Out of curiosity, I sometimes try something from other manufacturers, but I always come back to it. The advantages are its price and quality.
Отличные накладки.
Slower than the Tenergy 05, very spinny, easy to loop. I would recommend it to spin-based players who like to chop, loop, and topspin. Not good for flat hitting (for me).
Отличная накладка. Быстрая, цепкая, контрольная.
Very nice rubber. Spin and speed are excellent. Control is good. Fast delivery. Thank you Tabletennis11!
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Very popular rubber. It sort of does everything. I’m using the Max thickness on the Infinity VPS V, and it works great. A great setup for intermediate players, and for a moderate price. The rubber seems a little heavy though.
Tenacious, soft topsheet. Medium-hardness sponge (ESN production). Good speed and feeling while playing, but you need to carefully choose the angle of the racket. Creates a strong rotation due to the tenacious topsheet.
Adecuada para control y velocidad. Quizás tiene poco agarre para los efectos.
Great backhand rubber. Medium throw angle. Fast during backhand rallies.
It is very good for the backhand.
I use R7 1.8 on the FH. Excellent rubber, very versatile, has a great balance between speed and spin, and medium-hard feeling.
I have tried so many different rubbers from different manufacturers, but this is the best yet. It has a great balance between speed and spin. I use it on my FH and BH but in different thicknesses. You must give it a try and you won’t be disappointed.
I’ve tried a fair few rubbers on my backhand. The Stiga Calibra LT Plus, various thicknesses of the MX-P, Hurricane 3 Neo, Tenergy-05. I think this rubber ranks as #2 on my list behind the T05.
I think this rubber shines on control. On awkward angle shots where the other rubbers would fail, this one managed to drop the ball on the table. It’s not as fast as the MX-P or the T05, but as long as you get in position and hit the ball properly, you’re going to be just fine.
The throw angle on this rubber is a little lower than I prefer; it took a little adjustment to open my bat angle, as my backhand flips would go into the net. Overall, I’d definitely recommend giving this guy a go. I’m using the 1.8mm thickness so the speed issues may actually be resolved if you were to get the 2.0 or the MAX thickness.
Best forehand rubber for 5-ply and 7-ply blades.
Pros:
Spin
Above-average speed
Good control
Consistency
Cons:
Opponent gets used to its consistent behavior, lacking great variation.
I used Rakza 7 in 2016 for the first time, for both of my sides. Before that, I was using Tenergy 80. In my opinion, Rakza is better. It’s fast and easy to control, unlike Tenergy. I suggest using Rakza 7 for forehand and Rakza 9 for backhand.
I haven’t used it for long, but for the price, this, combined with Tibhar Stratus Power Wood + Donic Baracuda, feels faster (and less forgiving) than my Yasaka Extra Offensive 7 Power with DHS Neo Hurricane III + Xiom Vega Europe. The combination also smashes much better, feeling like I can go without hesitation right to where I want it.
Excellent rubber, very versatile, goes well with any blade. Hard sponge and elastic top sheet, very linear so great control. One of all-time classics.
Bouncy, with some tackiness, red topsheets appear to be softer and grippier than the black topsheets. Sponge is around 42-45 degrees. Great for a backhand rubber on most blades. Good for blocking and somewhat reactive to spin, but can overpower other spins when the proper stroke is met. Good rubber and for the price, it is an above-average rubber. My go-to BH rubber, always in red over black.
Overall, both rubbers are very good and provide great control and spin. The Spinny rubber has a nice grip and allows for precise placement of shots. The Bouncy rubber is better for aggressive players who want more power in their shots. Both are durable and offer good value for the price. Highly recommended.
Отличное вращение и скорость. Как и все ракзы - хорошая накладка.
First, I used it for backhand only. It provides a lot of grip, spin, and control. Then I tried it on the forehand. At first, it didn’t fit my style. As I developed my style to looping, this rubber fit me on both sides. The average cut weight is 47g.
Also, thanks to TT11 for providing a good price and service. My shipment to LA only took 2-3 business days, which is amazing!
Great customer service provided by Table Tennis. The rubber is excellent in every aspect. Service recommended.
Excellent medium-hard backhand rubber, highly recommended.
This is my first time shopping from tabletennis11, and I’m very happy with the service. Rakza 7 is a very good rubber for both forehand and backhand. I’m using a Nittaku Violin blade.
I’m not crazy about the top-loading feature, as opposed to the side or bottom zippered style. The paddle seems to shift in the cover. For the money, it’s very good.
I’ve been using it for a few years, good for smash and loop. Ordered 4 more at once this time. Great price with free shipping when buying 4. Swiss national players use this rubber.
Most of the players in my club use this rubber. We buy it by the ton once or twice a year. Buying 3 gets 1 free, so it comes out to about $30 each. I recommend it.
Универсальная накладка, с которой одинаково комфортно выполнять как активные нападающие действия, так и играть в защите. Высокий контроль и износостойкость. Рекомендую.
Brza guma možda i prebrza, zadovoljan sam.
Tried based on reviews, etc. I’m totally satisfied. After playing a couple of weeks, I am getting comfortable. I put that on my first custom blade. It can surprise how much you can push this rubber. If not used properly, it will be against you. It is changing my game. I intend to buy this rubber again. Maybe Rakza soft this time for my backhand. Great service from TT11. I totally suggest.
Очень популярная и быстрая накладка, не дорогая и долговечная. Спасибо магазину за подарок.
Good.
Borracha boa para troca de bolas rápidas e fortes e um bom controle em bolas mais lentas, fracas e precisas.
He utilizado Butterfly Tenergy 05 y Rasant durante años. Ahora pruebo Yasaka Rakza 7, y si bien he podido practicar muy poco, cumple con lo esperado, gran aceleración y una curva muy pronunciada que sorprende al oponente. Solo falta ver la durabilidad a lo largo del tiempo. ¡Altamente recomendable!
This rubber gives you a very good feeling. I’ve only used it for the backhand, but the speed and control are perfect. I get a noticeably better feeling than other rubbers in the same speed category.
I put it on my BH and just started using it. It’s better than my FH Rakza PO for chopping. That gave me more confidence to receive serves. It’s still fast for attacking, smashing, and blocking. I’ve decided to switch from Rakza PO to this for a while.
Good price/performance ratio…
If your style is ALL+ or OFF-, it’s a good rubber.
This rubber is the best rubber that I have ever tried. The rubber is not tacky, but it generates as much spin as tacky rubbers. It is also very fast. I tried Rasant, R47, Quantum, Quantum-S, Donic P2, Z2, MXP, MXS, RHYTHM-P, MAXXX-P, Tenergy. Nothing can be better than this.
I love this rubber! Wonderful spin and speed!
Excellent low throw FH rubber. It’s not tacky, but the grip works when you hit the ball hard.
I have used this and Rakza 7 Soft for the last couple of years, and went back to it on the BH side of my 2nd blade as a replacement for the discontinued Adidas P7. I have always liked it, and it performs nicely, but I liked the P7 better. The search goes on.
Nice dwell time, stable. Opening loops are easy as well as counter loops.
I still think Rakza 7 is considerably superior to 9 and X versions and to any other rubber from Yasaka ATM. It combines great spin, a good arc, acceptable bounce, and speed. It works well with Falco Long Booster, so if you think the rubber is not fast enough, boost it without second thoughts. Efficient from close to far from the table.
TT11 service is top-notch!
Good speedy and grippy rubber. I like it.
I put this on my backhand. It’s a very easy, controllable rubber. I’m able to easily place the ball where I want at a decent pace. Also capable of pulling off kill shots easily when needed too. Good medium-high throw angle.
This rubber is great. I tried to find a backhand rubber that suits modern offensive gameplay. The hardness is perfect for quick flicks or over table shots. It has a lot of power with 2.0 sponge for away from the table. Spins are good. My backhand consistency and spins improved significantly with this blade. I have played with softer blades before. Probably, it will suit carbon blades well, but it may lack feel with stiff and hard blades.
Nice spin, handsome speed; overall, good rubber.
I was playing with Rakza X max earlier and had ordered Rakza X 2 mm for my friend. I however changed to Rakza 7 on the FH. It’s much spinnier, with better control. Topspins, blocking, drives, and touch games are better. The only place it creates problems is in the underspin returns to service. The angle needs to be a little more open for good safe returns. In my opinion, much more stable than the Rakza X.
Powerful yet controlled…very good for chopping or looping.
I used DHS Tinarc for my FH, and this rubber took me to a different level of the game. It’s not heavy, and now I can loop with much less effort. Great quality and affordable. Thanks.
Overall, good rubber in terms of bouncing control and spin but lacking a good grip in looping and counterloop compared to Rakza or Rakza Grip.
Value and it gave me a perfect grip.
This rubber is softer than Rakza 10. If you are a smasher, use a harder rubber because softer rubber won’t deliver the ball as well as harder rubber. Soft rubber is good for looping and flicking, so it depends on your style. I have 4 Rakza 10 rubbers which work perfectly for smashing; looping and flicking would work too.
Good control and spin, and fast enough for my backhand, in my Stiga Infinity.
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Pro: Very good spin, good control, good for backhand.
Absolutely amazing rubber!
This rubber may need to be used on a carbon blade.
Very good rubber
It has good control, nice spin, and speed.
I thought it was just a good rubber for Tenergy replacement. But in my opinion, it’s far better than Tenergy. Good block, loop, push. I am satisfied.
I love it.
This rubber is very good for spinning and control. However, the speed is only okay when needed. I would recommend it for the backhand rubber.
This is an all-out offensive rubber. However, this doesn’t suit plastic balls well. Go for Rakza X instead.
These rubbers have taken our game to another level… service second to none and great prices as well…
My son and brother use this. They both play an open topspin game and find the speed, spin, and control excellent. My son uses a slower blade to give him a little more control. My brother uses a Stiga Classic Allround blade.
Very good forehand rubber. Kudos to Yasaka. It was very good and is still very good with the poly balls. Perfect rubber.
This rubber is good for all strokes in 1.8 mm. On the backhand, it gives very good control and adequate speed for an offensive game. Ten stars for Tabletennis11.
The rubber is very good for looping and attacking. The sale price at TT11 is superb!
Really great rubber. You got everything in it - good speed, spin, and decent control. Good for mid-distance and also close to the table. You have the power needed for attacking and also looping. Works like a charm on the FH.
Really good rubber. Good spin, speed, and great control. You can do anything with it - spin, smash, looping. Also, it is quite good whether it be at mid-distance or near the table.
Good.
Very good.
I quite like it. It’s very grippy and quite fast (max). It would make a great forehand and backhand rubber.
Good price and quality rubber. Highly recommended for forehand.
It did not meet my expectations. I thought I would have better play, but maybe it’s on the wrong blade. I will try it on another and see if it works that way.
Thanks to tabletennis11.com for the great price on Rakza 7. It is a good offensive rubber with a nice balance of speed, spin, control, and weight.
I’ve been using this rubber for almost 3 years! Great spin, speed, and control! Good service from TT11. Thanks.
Best forehand rubber I have ever used. Well done Yasaka.
The 2.0 regular Rakza 7 is still very good at driving, blocking, and smashing. I decided to try 2.0, coming from Max, to experiment if I needed a bigger margin of error when miscalculating or performing out-of-position strokes. Using 2.0 holds true for backhand strokes, but for forehand strokes, I may return to Max. Loop quality and ball grip are missing when performing forehand loop, drive, block, and smash. The 2.0 sponge forces you to actually be in the right position for every shot. That has pluses and minuses depending on what kind of game you play. Overall, I may stick with 2.0 on BH and Max on FH.
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High quality and durability.
Used R7 on my FH and BH on my other blade, that’s why I bought it again. Need I say more…?
Rakza 7 is the perfect rubber for Penhold Holder’s FW. Great control, feel, and good speed. Plenty of spin and blocks well also. Works great with Butterfly Carbon blades or ALC blades. Good for the short game also. Highly recommended. I prefer it over Rakza 7 Soft for OFF blade.
An option that is worth not giving up on.
Good speed.
Good spin.
Good control.
First time playing with this rubber, it is very fast and spins well! I like it very much!
Very good rubber for speed, feel, and spin. I chose max black and red, and it is heavy. Choose 1.8 mm for black and red. Choose max only if you have a strong hand, as it is really heavy.
Good spinny and long-lasting rubber. It’s not a Tenergy replacement, but good for the money.
This is one of my best choice rubbers, very fast and spinny! Topspin, push, block, punch, loop, smash… All-around rubber!
Nice and recommended for daily use.
Good all-around rubber, not too reactive to incoming spin. Seems durable. Can’t go far wrong with this, but I’ve changed to the Donic Bluestorm Z1 and Z3. Prefer these for way more 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. The topspin smashes are excellent, the ball bounces off the opponent’s board like a bullet. Highly recommended rubber. It was so good that I went ahead and bought another one as a gift for my uncle.
A rubber that allows you to play all shots with freedom. The rubber is fast and spinny enough for players from beginners to top amateurs. I find it to be a slightly slower and softer version of the Fastarc G1 and shares a lot of the same qualities. I play with this on my backhand and Fastarc on my forehand.
I use Yasaka Rakza 7 for my backhand. Previously, I was using Xiom Omega VII Euro. While using Rakza 7, I have noticed more accurate chops. The ball now consistently lands on the table regardless of the type of chop I deliver. I found it to be a little slower than the Omega VII Euro but more controlled. Overall, it is good, but slightly heavier.
Rakza 7 and Rakza 7 Soft are considered two of the best rubbers to start with in Table Tennis. They have great control, decent speed, and spin, and many players from intermediate levels still use them because they are good enough to do most things. I found that when I reached a certain level, I wasn’t getting through my opponent’s defenses, so I switched to something spinnier and slightly faster, but these rubbers are gold.
It was a gift for my significant other. He is an intermediate-level player and it’s exactly what he was looking for in terms of grip and speed, etc.
Very good control; has everything.
This rubber will not let you down. I have used it with a number of blades including Viscaria, Yasaka Sweden Extra, Balsa T11+, and more. More than half a dozen of my clubmates use this rubber on multiple blades. It never lets you down. It can generate speed based on your skill, and a decent spin as well based on your skill.
I like this rubber. It’s lively yet controllable. Great for looping and blocking!
Tried different rubbers for my RPB, starting from Friendship Focus Snipe to Butterfly Tenergy. The Rakza 7 is the best sweet spot for me in terms of control and speed.
I am enjoying it a lot.
Great rubbers, with extra fast delivery.
I am a lifelong casual player who recently started going to a local club a year ago. Some players there have clearly trained and competed, while others have only trained a little bit, but play at the club often. I am slightly below the average club level and play mostly with other casual players.
Before using the Rakza 7, I used Mark V 1.5 mm, which was way too slow and thin. I do not recommend using 1.5 mm thickness rubber. I have now been using the Rakza 7 for about two months, playing 1-2 times per week and training with a simple robot at home 1-2 times per week. I use the Rakza 7 2.0 mm on both sides on a DHS PG7 blade.
Forehand: with proper technique (which I can only do occasionally while playing games, I am not highly skilled), my forehand loop and smash loop seem to be very powerful and spinny.
Backhand: I’ve read other reviews stating that this rubber is perfect for backhand. I agree. It feels very easy to hit powerful, spinny backhand loops. I think it has something to do with the natural angle that the ball comes off of the rubber, but I am not sure. However, I am still learning the technique for the backhand loop, so take this review of the backhand with a grain of salt.
Overall, I feel like I have great control and can also make powerful shots if I use the proper technique. The Rakza 7 seems to be a great purchase for casual players who want to develop their strokes and feel rewarded for doing so.
It’s a fair deal. Thanks.
Good quality for the price. 8 out of 10.
A great balance of speed, spin, and control, solid 8 out of 10.
Fantastic controlling rubber. Not very spinny to get the winning shot, but very controlling with a very low error margin. Whatever shot you do with the correct technique, you will be confident the ball will land on the table every time.
Excellent, thank you.
This rubber is fast and bouncy, but has nice control on it.
This was my first rubber and I had no regrets setting up my first racket with these rubbers.
I love this rubber; it’s great for everything. Although I’m not sure if the Rakza soft suits my forehand better as it’s more forgiving and almost as fast. This is best if you get the shot right, and I wouldn’t use anything else but the soft, having spent years using all sorts of rubbers until I tried this.
Great for the backhand, it has a lot of control, pretty good spin that lets you play any ball, and the speed is good.
I think it’s better for the backhand rather than the forehand.
Играю ею слева около 2-х месяцев и думаю, что это неплохой вариант, даже на моё не лучшее основание хороший вариант.
Хороший контроль, скорость и можно вытягивать множество мячей.
Geeignet für die Vorhand, wenn jemand offensiv spielt.
Sehr gute Rückmeldung sowie Ballkontrolle. Viel Spin.
Returning to an old favorite :)
Played with this for about 3 years. Then drifted off to newer rubbers that seemed to be better. Now I realize that I had lost a lot of control and consistency!
Loving the return to my old friend :).
This is a great hybrid rubber. It’s fast, but not too fast, spinny, but not crazy spinny, and it has great control. It’s not dull by any means and has a great feel with a limba blade. It’s not too hard and not too soft (47.5). It is not too sensitive to an incoming spin. It is a trusty rubber which does everything well and lasts long. I call it a Universal Soldier. Pair it with something like Nittaku Acoustic or Stiga Azalea and you’ll get a perfectly balanced, controlled yet powerful attacking racket with amazing feel. Highly recommended for ambitious intermediate allround players who work on their technique trying to vary their game and do it properly.
Yasaka Rakza 7 is a very good ping pong rubber for backhand loops and strokes. I like it a lot.
I have been using this Rakza rubber for many years. It seems like it cannot satisfy me anymore. It is still playable but I will change to a harder rubber with more speed next time. This was my last purchase.
I used this rubber for my BH. It’s speedy and great for looping. It’s better to use knives than scissors when cutting.
I will give this CO 5 stars.
I know there is a lot of praise for Rakza 7, but I found it to be a rather average rubber. BTF Rozena, Xiom Omega 7 Pro/Euro, and many more newer rubbers are far better in my opinion.
Nice rubber.
Boshqarish va aylanish uchun juda qulay.
Good and soft, but not fast.
Pure control, not too fast for an intermediate player like me. Best value for the price.
Soft and fun to hit, Yasaka is the best!
Very good product. You can buy without worry and tension. The rubber reached me before time and in up-to-date condition.
Since I was using the Yasaka Extra Offensive 7 Power blade, I decided to use a Yasaka rubber for my backhand as well since the pair gives maximum output. I was looking for something that had good control while blocking and could also generate good spin for the push and chop game. I am happy with the performance of the rubber; of course, the speed is a little slower when looping and smashing, but it compensates by giving you great control.
This rubber is fast, but the control is not good.
I have bought more than a dozen Rakza 7 rubbers of different thicknesses and colors. Rakza 7 does everything well, and I like the buy 4 for the price of 3 ability on TableTennis11. I buy for friends too. On forums, there are always people who say this or that rubber is better than another. I ask them to define better. Rakza 7 can generate any impulse that another rubber costing 2+ times as much can do. By the way, it is the impulse that defines the trajectory of the ball. There is a “Goldilocks” or just right range for rubbers. Not too hard, not too soft, not too fast, not too slow. One of the Rakza 7 rubbers will be just right and for a decent price. For the forehand, I like Rakza 7 2mm or Rakza 7 Soft max. For my backhand, I like Rakza 7 1.8mm or 2mm. Here is a question you must ask yourself: What can another rubber do that one of the many Rakza 7 rubbers can’t? In the end, the difference can be compensated by technique.
Good rubber. It has good speed and spin.
Excelente desempeño tanto para topspin de FH como de BH, velocidad y control buenos, me funciona bien con la cuchilla Donic, Skachkov Carbon.
I replaced a forehand rubber, from MX-D to Rakza 7. It could not generate as much power as before; however, I get an improvement in the accuracy of placing the ball 100 percent on the table. It helped me to develop the full stroke and generate more spin than speed. The Timo Boll ZLC blade is too hard with the MX-D; the combination gives a relatively short dwell time, not even an advantage with Hurricane Neo 3 H39, it is just too hard to play, and defeated the purpose of spin vs speed. The rubber surface/sponge on the R7 is long-lasting, a good value for money. I would agree with all other users that this is the stepping stone rubber for immediate players.
Great rubber! Why spend money on Butterfly?
Nice.
Good bounce and spin. Durable as well, fits my offensive style of play. I have been using it for almost a decade.
With fast rubbers, I had problems receiving serves and controlling the ball. With slow Chinese rubbers, I received serves well, but was losing topspin rallies. Because it is slow, blocks are also slow. Rakza 7 solved all my problems. It is exactly what I need.
Excellent control, power, and speed are good if you generate them with the core and hips.
Lots of gear, but 2.0mm doesn’t work well on my stiff blade.
I had to go for Rakza 7 Soft Max, which has worked well on my Primorac Carbon.
I switched from Dignics 80 to Rakza 7 on my backhand because I wanted something cheaper and easier to use. I must say it hits the mark there: My confidence in the BH has increased. In particular, I feel blocking works better than with previous rubbers. Offensive shots are similar. In general, this rubber feels good, for half the price of the previous setup.
I use this rubber on my BH and it works great: very well balanced between speed, spin, and control. It is also very durable.
Nunca había usado esta marca de gomas, y creo que de ahora en adelante las voy a utilizar para mi paleta. Salen buenos topspin y no he perdido efecto en los golpes defensivos.
Good control and spin.
My favorite rubbers.
Backhand 1.8. Forehand 2.0.
Used it on my forehand with my hinoki blade. I like the feeling and tackiness. Good for looping.
Very all-around, excellent quality.
Good rubber, though I prefer Victas V11 Extra.
Very good control and spin and not very fast, as mentioned by Yasaka. What is not mentioned is that they are heavy. Anyway, they are at a fair price.
I use 2.0mm on the forehand. Good rubber for loopers. Medium rotation with good catapult. Overall, good rubber for intermediates.
Medium hardness, it lasts a very long time, and is great for not only beginners! Thanks for the great service, tabletennis11! Good luck!
I bought a few rubbers to test on my backhand (DHS Goldarc 5, Nittaku Fastarc P, Tibhar Evolution EL-P), and this was the best of the bunch for me. Grippy and spinny, not too fast but not soft and mushy. Excellent value for money.
One of the best and most popular rubbers ever. The throw angle is a little bit low. Go with Nittaku G-1 for a higher throw angle, but nothing beats R7’s spin capability.
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Накладка отличная! Без выбросов.
Лупит плоско, и топ-спин можно отдушины!
This rubber is not that bouncy but more towards the spinny side. The throw angle is pretty low, so it’s pretty hard to get over, but overall pretty good.
The best rubber for control. A little slow, but it will help you develop your skills. Optimal quality for beginners and intermediates.
Great rubber. Enough spin, speed, and control for either a wood or composite blade.
The product quality is high. Delivery is very quick. This rubber is perfect for my play style.
This Rakza is well-suited for every level and style of player. It’s just a normal rubber. Normal speed, spin, and throw angle feeling are in medium to high grade. (THERE IS NO ERROR OR WEAKNESS AT THIS PRICE).
One of the best rubbers ever. Used it on FH & BH on Infinity VPS. Great speed. Just felt that the trajectory is a bit lower than Nittaku Fastarc G-1. Other than that, a fantastic rubber indeed at a reasonable price.
Can be used for FH or BH.
This rubber has excellent control.
Excellent all-around 2mm rubber. Service with many possible effects, pleasant strikes and top spin, good control in chop away from the table.
Yasaka Rakza 7 can rightfully be called the successor of the legendary Mark V.
I have been playing table tennis for about 10 years now. I have used so many different rubbers that I can’t even remember. I was always searching for something that suits my style of game. I chop sometimes, loop sometimes, and smash sometimes. I finally found Rakza 7 and my search is finally over. I have used the Rakza 7 in all different thicknesses but then settled on the Max thickness. This rubber can do whatever you want it to do. It has great speed, spin, and control. Many of my clubmates have switched to this rubber after seeing what I can do with it. Undoubtedly the best rubber that I have used so far. Try it and you won’t be disappointed.
I found this to be one of the best all-round rubbers. It can do everything well. Not as fast as Tenergy, but you gain heaps of control instead. Great feeling too when you hit the ball. Will keep buying these.
Great spin. Grippy topsheet enhances your looping technique. Enough speed and great control, enabling stable blocks.
I am used to MXP and T05 on an ALC blade. Played with the Rakza 7 and the soft version on the same ALC and Stratus Power Wood. On the ALC, it’s not as good as the top-end offensive rubbers, but still quite good. It’s less powerful, has less spin, and less control all at the same time. The soft version makes it easier to loop more slowly and with very good spin. The regular version can be quite fast when hitting with good racket speed. The price is excellent, making it suitable for up-and-coming players developing their game. However, once you can handle the faster MXP or T05, I’d recommend moving up ASAP.
I’ve been using this rubber since 2014 and have become a fan. I have tried T05, H-3, H3 boosted, etc., but this rubber seems predictable, not too explosive, and very controllable. It has allowed me to improve my stroke. Highly recommend.
I have been playing table tennis for ages now. I have tried so many different rubbers from different manufacturers and in different thicknesses, but once I tried the Rakza 7, I stuck to it. I tried this rubber with different thicknesses but have now settled down to Max on my FH and 2.0 on my backhand. I use an OFF blade. These rubbers are great for blocking, chopping, and loops. My game has improved a lot since I started using them.
I have only played with a Joola Rhyzm-P on my backhand before, but I have also tried normal Joola Rhyzm, Rasanter R37, and Xiom Vega on my friend’s setups. However, as soon as I tried Rakza 7 on my BTY Primorac, I could immediately feel what made me fall in love with it: Its consistency. It is really the most consistent rubber I have ever tried. It is not a tensor, so no weird outputs of speed. It is still rather fast and very linear. It does what you expect it to do with the correct technique. It just doesn’t lie. If you miss a shot, it is probably down to bad technique or timing. It is really a love story and even in the first few hours of using it, my confidence in my backhand increased by a ton. I really recommend this rubber to intermediate or advanced players looking for confidence and consistency without losing too much speed compared to a tensor.
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Has good control and spin. I put this rubber on my backhand and the DHS Gold Arc on my forehand.
Good rubber for a reasonable price. The topsheet is very grippy. Made in Germany.
Great for backhand. Very bouncy on forehand. Harder to control. Good rubber for looping.
My blade is a Timo Boll ALC and I used to use Tenergy rubbers; however, I had problems controlling serves with a lot of spin. After reading reviews of other rubbers at Table Tennis 11, I decided to take the risk of trying different ones. Based on the suggestions from the reviews, I selected Xiom Omega V Europe for my forehand and Yasaka Rakza 7 for my backhand. However, I found that these rubbers were better suited the other way around; therefore, I switched to using Xiom Omega V Europe for my backhand and Yasaka Rakza 7 for my forehand. Currently, I am very satisfied with the combination I have as Yasaka Rakza 7 is a fast rubber with excellent control in the topspin.
Very good spin and control.
This is a complete rubber with a lot of control and a lot of spin.
Initially, I bought it for my backhand, but then I started using it on my forehand to produce a lot of topspin.
However, you should put this rubber on rigid blades, because if you put it on a flexible or soft blade, you lose a lot of power in the shot.
Compared to G1 Fastarc, this is more like a soft rubber. Fastarc G1 shoots the ball very bouncy. This rubber, even though it says it is hard, gives a lot of control. Durability is good. It lasts long. Good solid rubber.
Very good spin! Decent speed and a high amount of control. I use this for backhand and produce great topspins. I have been using this rubber for 3 years now - Love it!
Thanks to TT11 for providing original rubbers for a good price and fast delivery.
Good for topspin play and passive backspin play. Great for blocking and speed placement. Spin appears to be more prominent with red sheets. Good spin and speed when used on a medium-hardness blade. I prefer the red version over the black one as it appears to be less stretched than the black version.
For a new ball, it seemingly lacks hardness and power, but still a very good rubber. I love it on the backhand.
The durability is not brilliant. At this price, it’s not a pity to change once every 2-3 months.
Very grippy, fast rubber, good control.
До этого я играл с Tenergy всю свою сознательную жизнь. Не могу сказать, что они сильно отличаются. Я искал что-то более медленное, и вот нашел.
Preporučujem.
Pretty nice rubber with tons of spin. Very powerful. The only downside is the wide range of sponge hardness that you can get, 40° to 45°.
Before I start this review, I wanted to say thank you TT11 for the very quick shipping of all the things I ordered; customer service is top notch. Now onto the review. R7 max on FH & BH, initial impressions after gluing both rubbers: there were occasional slips during practice warm-ups, but eventually faded after 12-13 hours of total sessions. This is how long it took to break in this rubber; the friction changed and it became grippier. This is when the real fun begins. Every topspin and loop is very spinny; countering my opponents’ shots was easy. The rubber has little reaction to incoming spin; serves and returns are easy. I can produce spinny underspin, side spin, topspin, and dead ball. Long serves are easy because of the power of the sponge; less effort is required. However, short and spinny serves require focus on ball contact and power application. As I said earlier, the sponge has power. Pushing and flick returns on a short underspin serve is easy due to the lower reaction to incoming spin. Forehand or backhand loop attack on long underspin serves seems easy, but if you put a bit of side spin with the strokes, it becomes harder for your opponent to counter; the ball dips faster with a bit of an angle. Control and trajectory, I think, are very good, but every player has different styles of play; not one is the same. For beginners, this rubber might be overwhelming to tame, but if one is determined to learn and willing to put time and effort, eventually, this rubber will become an awesome weapon for you. Experienced players who like medium-high to high throw trajectory rubbers, this rubber is worth the try to see if it fits your playing style. To end this review, I want everyone to know that I’m not a pro or even a high-rated player, but I do practice with higher-rated players for about six years now. I’ve tried a wide range of offensive style rubbers, mostly top of the line. This review is about my experience with this rubber only. Don’t take my word for it; buy a set for yourself and give it a try to see if it meets your requirements and fits your playing style.
The blade I used is the Xiom Stradivarius weighing in at 80 grams before sealing it with polyurethane, 82 grams after a thin layer. It is sprayed for a more uniformed finish. The glue is Donic Blue, one layer on each rubber and one layer on each side of the blade; then I finished it off with a Xiom side tape.
It is a nice rubber. Gives you excellent control, good speed, and spin. My only concern is about the edge chipping quickly. Durability is pretty good too.
Good rubbers. Excellent spin, long lasting, reasonable price. I wouldn’t say that they are significantly inferior to Tenergy.
This rubber is excellent. It’s definitely geared towards the offensive player, but chops and blocks with it are nice as well. The spin is good, and it has a louder, flat sound than Rakza 7 Soft. They both play similarly overall.
Good and worth buying.
Not expensive.
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I tried Tenergy 05. Save your money… Yasaka Rakza 7 plays exceptionally well and seems to be durable, lasting a long time.
La utilizo para el drive en una madera Dr. Beubauer Barricade… Me sorprende la duración.
A “Do Everything” rubber, whether it’s for the forehand or backhand.
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Looks like a classic sponge, not a big pore sponge, with a special topsheet. But plays like a tensor. No rubber will be the same as this. Speed and spin are good, but the weakness is that the edge rubber is easy to chip.
I use this as my preferred BH rubber. It is very spinny and also pretty fast when performing looping/spinning strokes. It fits my quick BH off-the-bounce/early timing technique very well, but that’s more specific to my game. It allows me to generate lots of spin and quick counter shots that are blasted back at the opponent when they loop to you, but also allows for soft blocks against high-arc slow-spinny loops. Pushes with decent underspin and can open against pushes pretty easily. All of these shots can be performed with a fairly small motion (similar to Tenergy but much cheaper) and doesn’t need a lot of effort to be put in (like softer and slower rubbers). It lets me do my backhands without even thinking anymore since the ball always goes back the same way when I hit with muscle memory. I prefer not to use it for smashing/counter smacking loops (maybe get a softer rubber for this), but I use it to counter topspin instead. Its sponge is softer than Tenergy but much harder than Rakza 7 Soft version and other softer rubbers. In the beginning, the topsheet is a bit tacky and can make your balls a little unpredictable if you do a quick brushing motion that doesn’t quite sink into the sponge and produces a super spinny low-speed topspin ball, but after playing for a few hours, this effect goes away and the rubber loses most of its tackiness (although still tackier than Tenergy). Great rubber for my BH and also usable on FH for hitting through the ball or spinning.
Good control and speed.
Good balanced rubber in 2.0mm. Perfect on Timo BollBoll Offensive.
This rubber does everything well - loops, blocks, chops, serves. It seems like an extension of Mark V. It suits most blades.
Good for blocking.
Good spin. I use red 2.0mm on the backhand. Also good control and reasonable pace. Can be a bit inconsistent on pushes and drop shots, but that’s good for me. It forces me to be more attacking rather than rely on defensive shots.
Great rubber gives me all the spin and control that I need.
En prueba… hasta ahora, muy bien.
Rakza 7 Max (BH) - This is a fast rubber. Great rubber for reverse backhand. I am a pen holder and my reverse backhand provides me spin with speed. Doesn’t come back at all.
I don’t know why, but the rubber has torn at the sides. Also, the bat did not hit anything at the edge which might be the reason for the rubber to be torn.
Nice quality for the sale price.
I am coming from Chinese DHS Hurricane 3 Neo and Skyline 3 Neo, and this rubber behaves like Chinese rubber at close-to-net play. With a slow touch and great force, it shows its tensor effect. It’s a very good rubber for players who want tensor rubbers to behave like Chinese rubbers at a slow touch. Great for receiving serves than Tenergy 05. I wish it was a bit tacky, but Shining Dragon is my next try after using these rubbers. My only negative comment is that this sponge is fragile, so don’t make more than 3 attempts in removing and attaching the rubber to different blades, as the sponge retracts. The sponge can also crack and break at the edges. Tenergy sponge is more durable than this.
This rubber fits perfectly with my playing style. It is fast with lots of control (especially for attacking backhand) at the same time.
All good, delivery on time, excellent rubber!!!
My friend recommended it to me and I have not used it yet.
Recommended for other players.
Fast shipping.
Great service.
Extremely comfortable for BH. Max.
Good rubber, but Rakza X is fantastic!
Rakza 7 rocks. It has powerful spin. It is medium hard and performs best on wood blades.
My daughter loves this rubber!
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It’s good for forehand, gives good power and spin. I’ve been using this for the last 2 years.
Отличная.
EXCELENTE.
I don’t know if this rubber is great at doing something, but it’s very good at doing everything.
Mid-throw, mid-hard sponge. I’m using a black max sheet on my backhand.
Easy to play, a natural fit on BH, but can be used on both wings for controlled offensive players.
The speed is very good, the spin is very good, control is good, good looping, very good hitting, good blocking and serving. Just keep it dry or the ball will slip.
Back in the day I was a Mark V user, with Rakza 7 I just feel like I’m home. There are better rubbers doing one thing or another, but for its price Rakza 7 is a safe choice and a very, very good rubber without major flaws.
Trying to use this rubber for BH. Good control, a bit slow on strokes. Fine for blocking.
By the way, the packaging of Rakza rubber I bought in a local shop has a protective sheet from Yasaka bundled. However, no such protective sheet when buying via TT11. Not sure if the local shop is selling a Japanese version.
Usually compared this rubber with Tenergy 05. I don’t think they look alike. It is slower than Tenergy and the sensitivity is different. The top layer is pretty similar but the sponge is harder than Tenergy. The control is better compared to T05.
Need to say, this rubber shines in the short game and is very spiny.
Definitely for me, a BH rubber, due to its better control and less bounce compared with 05.
My setup
Nitakku Barwell Fleet FH Rasant Turbo BH Yasaka Raiza 7.
Rubber is excellent and my opponents could feel the power on the ball. I bought a bit heavy blade but as I practice, it should be fine gradually. Excellent customer service from tabletennis11.com. They are simply great and very honest. I have already referred it to my friends. Best of luck tabletennis11.com.
This rubber is a very balanced rubber.
Medium Hard, Speed-Spin-Control very good.
I paired Rakza 7 with Yinhe T-11+.
I love this racket.
Good balance of speed, spin, and control.
I have been using Rakza 7 for over 1 year.
Suitable for All+ to Off players.
Lasts quite well.
The only downside for me is a quite heavy setup if you use it on both FH and BH like me.
I played with Rakza 7 on the Korbel blade and it fits very well. The combination provides a good high throw compared to the Tenergy 05 series.
Very stable in every element. Good spin and speed, moderate catapult. I can’t say it outperforms either of them, but it is still very good nevertheless. The topsheet is very grippy.
If you’re looking for a good looping rubber that is cheaper than Tenergy, it may be your choice (for amateur level players, of course).
Great sponge to play with. Great speed, spin is as good as Donic M1, and control is just wonderful.
Big fan of this rubber. Lots of spin and speed, excellent control. Seems durable too. Used on my forehand.
Slower than Rakza 7 Soft, which I bought a year ago.
I have always been an admirer of Yasaka, and this rubber has not disappointed me. I am using it on my HL5 backhand. Great looping and blocking ability. TT11.com provided very fast and reliable shipping, as usual. Keep up the good work.
This is a no-brainer rubber, it lasts much longer than others.
Having used them, it is a no-brainer to buy them.
Durable and good quality rubber for sale price at TT11.
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Much better than expected. Can do more than average which is what most players want. Good for both forehand and backhand, reasonable speed, good control, nice feel and touch, overall perfect.
Good for looping. It is fast, lightweight, and has a medium-hard sponge.
Very good rubber, which I had ordered earlier because it has great grip, much control, and good spin. Most importantly, you can put the ball very accurately where you want.
Just received my order in good condition.
I am very pleased with it, and it looks very good, guys.
Well done!
I want to thank you for the quick delivery and
the very good quality of assembly.
Thanks a lot for your very professional way of
handling.
The track and trace also worked perfectly.
Thank you again.
Good price and quality rubber.
High-quality rubber.
Very good product.
Excelente goma, combinada con un madero de control se convierte en un arma asesina, grandes topspin los puedes generar desde cualquier lugar, el bloqueo es fácil solo debes darle dirección. (Pero ojo combínala con maderos de control).
The best rubber value for money. Equal to Tibhar Iq, Donic Blufire, Andro Rasant. Only Tenergy 05 has more spin but less speed than Rakza 7. It is the same after 4-5 months with 6-8 hours training a week. I tried Rakza 9, maybe a little faster but not as grippy as the Rakza 7.
Rakza 7 from Yasaka is fast and spinny. The only issue is durability is not as good.
I’m a beginner and this was my first rubber that I bought. Compared to the rubber I had on my preassembled racket that I had before, this Yasaka Razka 7 is infinitely better. Now I can practice all kinds of shots and feel confident that if I miss or fail to perform some of them, then the problem is in my skills, not in the equipment.
Starting to like Rakza 7 more and more and replaced my Tenergy 05 for FH. This rubber is good for both hitting and looping. The top sheet is quite durable and lasts a long time as long as you keep it clean.
Just perfect: great spin, control, and speed. The best rubber I’ve ever had!
It is a very good rubber: good feeling, pretty fast, and a lot of spin. I love it on the forehand and backhand.
Very good rubber for attacking play and power loops, plays very similar to Xiom Vega Pro, which I was using before. Rubber has excellent control and is able to perform all kinds of strokes. 9.6/10.
Good for learning loops.
Using this rubber for the forehand is faster than Acuda S1 rubber, with lower throw, and very spinny.
I have received my order on time and date. EXCELLENT SERVICE PROVIDED BY TABLETENNIS11!
SPECTACULAR OFFER!! Rakza 7 IS A RUBBER THAT THEY ALL WOULD HAVE TO PROVE.
A good balance of speed and spin with lots of control. Currently replaced Tenergy 64 FX on the BH with this rubber, and it works really fine on a Butterfly ALC blade. Control seems to be better, and better price too. A great alternative to Tenergy rubbers.
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