Rubber description:
The Yasaka Rakza 9 is a high-performance table tennis rubber known for its exceptional speed, spin, and control. Based on the reviews, it seems to be an excellent choice for offensive-minded players who prioritize aggression and versatility in their game.
Tackiness: The Rakza 9 is described as having a “nice medium arc” and decent tackiness, allowing for consistent spin production on various shots. Several reviewers noted its similarity to the popular Tenergy 05 rubber in terms of tackiness and overall feel.
Weight: The rubber is considered to be of medium weight, with some reviewers pairing it with medium-firm blades like the BTY MMaze or Darker Speed 90 for optimal performance.
Durability: The Rakza 9 seems to maintain its performance characteristics well over time, with one reviewer noting that the rubber was still “spinning like new” after 8 months of use. The overall durability appears to be quite good.
Alternatives: While the Rakza 9 is praised for its diverse capabilities, some reviewers suggest considering other options like the Tenergy 64 or Xiom Omega IV Pro, depending on personal preferences and playstyles. However, the Rakza 9 is widely regarded as one of the best all-around offensive rubbers on the market.
Recent Reviews
#1 — October 2024
I do not care for the large-pore sponge that much. TT11 always provides excellent service.
#2 — June 2024
This is the best rubber for my offensive playing style. Very good feeling, control, and speed. It’s very dynamic and alive.
#3 — June 2024
It is my current FH rubber. I use it on BTY Balsa Carbo X5 22.
It is a very spinny rubber with good speed and enough control.
As for speed, it is fast enough in close-to-table and mid-to-table zones.
As for spin, it is very spinny. It provides good spin on serves, very good spin in loops, and enough spin in top spins to counter top spins.
As for loops, opponents have problems returning it onto the table. Most of the time it is going out of the table. You can easily do high and slow, very spinny loops or fast and low loops.
Backspins and pushes are very comfortable and controllable. The ball is not tending to go away from the table on a fast backspin return, as it is on some other tensor rubbers.
Serves: You can easily do fast “Waldner” serves, as well as short spinny serves.
However, one thing you should do for sure is improve your footwork and technique. In the plastic ball era, you have to work on your footwork. You can’t just rely on the speed, spin, or control of the blade/rubber as it was before the plastic ball.
When I started to work on my legs, I realized the potential of Rakza family rubbers.
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