Yasaka Rakza X Soft

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61 Reviews

#1June 2023

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.

#2February 2022

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.

#3August 2020

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.

#4May 2020

This Rakza is not good.

#5May 2018

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

#6March 2017

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

#7December 2016

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.

#8July 2015

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!

#9May 2015

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.

#10April 2015

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!

#11Long Time Ago...

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.

#12Long Time Ago...

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

#13March 2024

This rubber has a lot of spin, speed, and control. I really like how it feels when hitting the ball. The tackiness works well for my playing style. Overall, I am very satisfied with this rubber and would recommend it to others.

#14December 2022

Good grip and spin, perfect for a backhand. I would put this on an all-round+ or off- blade, it offers great control with medium speed.

#15December 2021

I bought professional rubber for the first time, and the feeling is superb. It takes time to get used to them.

#16June 2021

O produto chegou! Muito bom!

#17May 2020

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

#18August 2019

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.

#19June 2019

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.

#20May 2019

Not as good as Rakza 7 Soft.

#21October 2018

This rubber is the best one I ever used. It have great spin and control, and it is very durable. I would recommend to anyone looking to improve their game.

#22October 2018

Хорошая накладка. Высокое вращение, скорость и контроль на уровне.

#23September 2018

Powerful spin and easy to control, but too soft.

#24April 2018

I made the perfect choice in putting this rubber on my backhand for my Primorac Carbon. Good for flicks, chops, 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 in my backhand capabilities.

#25January 2018

An excellent rubber. Soft and controlled.

#26October 2017

Very good control.

#27September 2017

Хорошо для продвинутых любителей.

#28June 2017

Очень хорошая резина.

#29June 2017

Fast attacking rubber.

#30April 2017

Excellent rubber.

#31October 2015

Produto excelente, o preço poderia ficar melhor.

#32June 2015

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, nicely absorbs pace… Contemplating getting a FH as well…

#33June 2015

Good for backhand, easy to block and punch.

#34May 2015

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

#35May 2015

I am a long-time user of Rakza 7 Soft on my backhand, 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.

#36June 2025

I have liked this rubber so far for my BH as it has great control and makes short games 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. I will update my review later on.

#37July 2023

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.

#38November 2022

Works well for backhand. Good spin and control.

#39November 2022

I tried it on the 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.

#40November 2022

Excellent company, 5 stars.

#41October 2022

Good for backhand and I like it.

#42July 2022

I have been playing with this rubber for 3 years, it has the ideal hardness for me.

#43May 2022

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

#44December 2021

Great control. Thank you!

#45August 2021

It’s too slow, with weak rebound.

#46August 2021

This one didn’t work for me. The catapult is strong, activates with the slightest touch. Better to go for the regular version or something harder.

#47June 2021

Good rubber.

#48January 2021

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).

#49June 2020

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.

#50February 2020

Este exact ceea ce mi-am dorit.

#51January 2020

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

#52December 2019

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

#53November 2019

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

#54September 2019

I have been switching back and forth between penhold and shakehand for a while. I started playing penhold when I was little and played 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. Matthias Falk plays with the regular Rakza X version.

#55June 2018

Very pleased with the first purchase from you. Thanks.

#56March 2018

The rubber is excellent, good grip, powerful spin. The only drawback is the delicate sponge, it crumbles when cutting, and when gluing it back on, it was difficult to remove the glue. It comes off along with pieces of sponge. No complaints about the playing properties.

#57January 2017

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

#58June 2015

Very good rubber for the forehand.

#59June 2015

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 1.7mm or a lighter blade. How much will 1.7 reduce the weight and spin/speed by?

#60May 2015

I was using Rakza 7 Soft and changed to Rakza X Soft. The first thing I 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.

#61May 2015

All RAKZA rubbers are excellent. I started with Rakza 7, then Rakza 9. Now I am practicing with Rakza X. I do not regret it at all. I really like it.

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