Yasaka Rakza X Soft

I have liked this rubber so far for my BH as it has great control, and the short game is easier, including BH/banana flicks. I am working on increasing my power on my BH as I tend to use it more for defense, so I am not sure yet if the speed of this rubber is good or not. Will update my review later on.

Used for backhand with Yinhe T1S, it produces a lot of spin but lacks control.

Forehand

Forget it - Mushy as mashed potatoes.

Backhand

Actually not the worst, but no speed nor gears. You can flick balls and put them back on the table, but no one will be surprised with your shots. Very predictable rubber. May be suitable for beginners, but I would prefer something with more gears, speed, and spin on BH.

Okay

I’m a recreational player. This 1.8mm soft rubber is good enough for my backhand for now. Still trying to improve my backhand technique so I can transition to its regular version.

Very good rubber. Generates powerful shots with medium effort. However, at maximum effort, it loses control. I have used Rakzas 7, 7 Soft, and 9. I have adapted very well to Rakza X Soft on my forehand.

Good grip/spin, perfect as a backhand. I’d put this on some Allround+ or OFF- blade; it offers great control with medium speed.

Works well for BH. Good spin and control.

I tried it on Tibhar premium contact black edition. The sound is loud, good control and spinny. I use LP on BH, but if I go back to inverted I will consider this for sure.

Excellent company. 5 stars

Good for backhand, and I like it.

I was playing with this rubber for 3 years; ideal hardness for me.

Softer than my actual RakzaX for my FH, I just want to improve consistency and better blocking.

It’s a good rubber, fast with good control and you can generate much spin. It’s not for beginners because it has a strong catapult when you play topspin. It’s more for intermediate players that want a medium-soft rubber with good dynamic.

I bought professional pads for the first time. The feeling is super. It takes time to get used to them.

Great control. Thanks!

Мне не зашла. Катапульта сильная, срабатывает при малейшем касании. Лучше взять обычную версию или что-то пожёстче.

It’s too slow, weak rebound.

Good rubber.

Produto chegou! Muito bom!

A great backhand rubber for people who prefer to have more control and dwell time with a bit less speed (compared to the non-soft version, still very fast).

It is not a bad rubber. It is not designed for power and speed. Players who have good technical skills to place the ball around the table can benefit from it. It is durable and has a nice sound. It feels soft and is nice for openings and lifting low balls. It is not too heavy, making it an overall nice and controlled rubber for technical players.

Ясака Ракза Х Мягкий взял чёрный губка 2,0 Ставил их от защитных до нападающих основание. Ощущение мяча 5 из 5. Управляемость 5 из 5. Выполняет все элементы, провалов нет в любой зоне. Накладка выполнена с высоким качеством. Советую всем. ИМХО

This Rakza is not good.

I had it glued by TT11 on the BH side of the Yasaka Ebony Carbon blade.

Este exact ce mi-am dorit.

Great rubber, but it’s harder than Rakza 7 soft. Recommended for the BH rubber.

The soft ones are definitely more friendly to beginners and intermediates. Great control.

Uma borracha com muita velocidade, muito giro e um controle excelente, macia na medida certa.

I have been switching back and forth between penhold and shakehand for a while. I started playing penhold when I was little and for 17 years. Then I took a 10-year hiatus from table tennis completely. I think Rakza X soft is a high-quality rubber, but it is not for me. I put it on my backhand side, and I prefer the control that Nittaku Fastarc C-1 offers compared to Rakza X soft. Nittaku Fastarc C-1 is the third softest rubber sponge, so I thought it should be comparable to Rakza X soft. But no, I simply like Nittaku Fastarc C-1 on my backhand better.

On a related note, I do have one penhold blade with Rakza X (regular version, not soft version), and I like it a lot! Therefore, maybe Rakza X regular (not soft) is a better rubber for most players. Mattias Falck plays with the regular Rakza X version.

Not very tacky at all, so little dwell time across the blade. However, with the right contact, it kicks on the opponent’s side and is awkward for them to control. Even off-center shots seem to go on, and once you get used to the catapult effect, it becomes a real weapon that can produce good spin.

Excellent rubber for maximum control and spin. This rubber has a very soft topsheet which allows for great feel and spinny topspin shots. I can also easily chop with this rubber and create a great deal of spin.

Não tão boa com Rakza 7 soft

Excellent!

Powerful spin and easy to control, but too soft.

Very pleased with first purchase from you. Thanks.

karet teraneh & terkonyol yang pernah saya beli.
sangat aneh.

I made the perfect choice in putting this to my backhand for my Primorac Carbon. Good for flicks, chops, and pushes, and close- to mid-distance loops and backspin. You can really feel the ball here. I’m not looking to change it for maybe another year, unless I’m already ready to move to a different level on my backhand capabilities.

Накладка отличная, хороший зацеп, мощное вращение. Единственное но — губка нежная, крошится при обрезке, а когда переклеивал — замучился снимать клей. Снимается вместе с кусочками губки. К игровым свойствам претензий нет.

An excellent rubber. Soft and controlled.

¡Muy buen control!

Очень хорошая резина.

Быстрая атакующая накладка.

Excellent rubber.

This rubber is messy for receiving mental services. The worst is that this rubber will fail miserably.

Love this rubber on forehand and prefer it to Rakza 7 soft I was using. X is easier to control, but just as fast and spinny.

Another nice rubber from Yasaka, not as fast as Rakza X. However, I must say that with this rubber, I was able to fix a nice and strong reverse, including blocking. I was able to play or block from my backhand, and with this rubber, everything found its way.

Produto excelente, o preço pode ficar melhor.

What a heavy rubber! Just glued Rakza X Soft in Max. thickness on my blade - crazy heavy! Heavier than Tinarc 3 in Max., heavier than Tenergy 05, heavier than DHS Hurricane 3 series, heavier than anything I’ve ever tried. I believe according to the physics weight of the rubber creates better momentum on ball contact, but… Just can’t believe it is SO HEAVY! Insane!

My old 5-ply wood blade weights around 71 grams, and with glued Tinarc 3 Max. and Hurricane H3-50 the racket weight was 171 gram. Changed Hurricane to Rakza X Soft Max., and racket weight increased to 178 grams! Just crazy!

Very good rubber for forehand.

Got this rubber on a whim. Didn’t expect much, but man, was I wrong… Decided to get this for my backhand, and it is working out great. Compared to my Mark V Soft FH, this has a bit more spin and loop, and nicely absorbs pace. Contemplating getting a FH as well…

Very spinny, excellent control for everything. Feels like a medium-hard rubber, definitely not soft. Good controllable pace. Very heavy; have weighed it and compared it with other rubbers. Might try 1.7 mm or a lighter blade. How much will 1.7 reduce the weight and spin/speed by?

Good for backhand, easy to block and punch.

Heavier than Rakza 7 Soft, and not quite as spinny. I prefer the 7 Soft.

I was using Rakza 7 Soft and changed to Rakza X Soft. The first thing noticed was a significant increase in the weight of the racket, at least 10 grams. Rakza X Soft is also a little faster than the Rakza 7 Soft. I did not notice any increase in spin. I ended up changing back to Rakza 7 Soft.

I am a longtime user of Rakza 7 Soft on my bh, and was anxious to give Rakza X Soft a try. It’s a few grams heavier, but otherwise, I’m having a tough time distinguishing its play from the Rakza 7 Soft. My serves don’t appear to have any additional spin, and in general, the two rubbers play pretty much the same. I think I’ll probably stick with 7 Soft in the future, and save the weight.

I have used Rakza 7 Soft on my backhand for a couple of years. The X soft is a few grams heavier, but other than that, I cannot really feel much of a difference between the two. If I were to blind test both at random, I would not be able to tell which one is which. That being the case, I’ll stick with the 7 Soft and save the weight.

Все, что касается накладок RAKZA, отлично. Начинала с RAKZA 7, потом RAKZA 9. Сейчас тренируюсь с RAKZA X. Совсем не жалею. Очень нравится.

I tried this rubber on TBS yesterday. I was surprised at how bad it could be. It is really soft and mushy. The throw is very low, which some might find sharp, but for me, it was not good. The sponge is not very elastic, so you cannot produce a lot of gears. The rubber itself is not very speedy. The top sheet is identical to Rakza X, which I don’t like because it is not grippy. With the new ball, this rubber is not stable. For me, this is the worst rubber of 2015!