Yasaka Rakza X

I am testing a sheet of Rakza X Max in the backhand and so far I am totally satisfied with it. Comparing it to Rakza 7, which has always been my ideal BH rubber, RX shows the same speed and spin, but control is improved in all areas, especially in blocks and loop exchanges. Its throw angle is very high, the ball passes high above the net and still lands on the table. Blocking with it is a breeze, extremely easy to control direction and deep. I recommend it to players who have an all-round and controlled backhand.

Wonderful rubber. Very easy to use and huge control in all game kinds of shots. Not extremely fast, decent speed but very spinny when you brush the ball correctly. Allows insane spin at service while not very sensitive to the opponent’s spin, so relatively easy for service return. Terrible loop and top spin, efficient block and terribly good in short game. Chopping is also easy and can be dangerously sharp with the medium to low throw angle. Its enormous control allows beginners to use it easily while advanced players can also benefit from its good speed and generous spin. A lot better than T05 (a little bit less speed, equal spin but so much more control). I don’t understand why it is so underrated.

One of the best rubbers I’ve tried. It provides enormous control, allowing me to execute various shots with precision.

While not as fast as Tenergy or MX-P, it offers sufficient speed to conclude points effectively.

This rubber pairs exceptionally well with medium-stiff blades such as Eternity VPS V, Carbonado 45 & 90, Acoustic Inner Carbon, and Viscaria for both forehand and backhand strokes. It deserves more recognition for its remarkable performance.

This rubber is excellent for BH! It is very grippy, fast, but still has enormous control. One more thing that stands out from Raxza X is its consistency. It can hit the exact same spot with the exact thrown angle, so I can control the incoming and attacking ball very easily with my BH.

I pair Raxza X with DHS gold arc 8 on my FH, which has slightly harder and faster rubber. I think I will use this rubber combination for a long time!

Very balanced, consistent, and controlled offensive rubber. It performs well in all aspects. The only area where it may fall short is spin, but with proper technique and power, spin can still be deadly.

The short game is impressive, with excellent counter drives and counter loops close to the table and mid-distance. Blocking is also very good. I use it on my backhand with the Butterfly Viscaria.

Serve and serve return are average, not the greatest but still good. The rubber is not very spin-sensitive, which helps with serve return.

Overall, I am very satisfied with this rubber.

Grip is insane!!!

One of my favorite backhand rubbers alongside Tenergy 05 and Rakza 7, I have it on my Yasaka Soft Carbon blade in max sponge. Though it has a harder sponge than R7, it has a softer top sheet; so despite having a greater top speed for a superior kill shot, it also has a better feel when looping.

Where R7 is great for me is during fast topspin rallies. I don’t need to put in as good of form or positioning to fling back to the other side. In conclusion, Rx wins in the speed and placement while R7 wins in “control” and chopping. So I’d say I favor R7 and Rx equally; it just depends on your blade and your technique.

Using this rubber for 2 months now, I’m impressed. For me it just does what I want it to do, it’s very consistent. My previous rubber on FH was Rakza 7 soft, only needed 2 training sessions to adjust and Rakza X brings just so much more consistency in power shots without sacrificing in the control/feeling department. The top sheet is grippy, very easy to open up, not so bouncy, it’s spinny and quite linear. This is my first try with a harder rubber, I like it!

Using Rakza 7 on BH now. I think I’ll try Rakza X on BH as well. The Rakza 7 requires a closer bat angle when you add more power to your shots, especially at mid- to far distance from the table.

This rubber truly shines in max sponge. It produces a satisfying sound and has a medium-hard feel. Despite its firmness, it is surprisingly spin-oriented, making it a formidable weapon for creating spin.

Its speed, while not as rapid as Omega 7 Pro, is still respectable. It generates a slightly higher throw than the Omega 7 Pro.

After a few sessions of use, minor ball marks may appear on the rubber’s surface. However, its performance remains largely unaffected.

Considering its affordable price point of 30 euros in my region, this rubber offers excellent value for money. It is highly recommended for players seeking a spin-focused rubber with a decent level of speed.

I use Rakza X in my backhand, which is a very solid and good spin rubber. With this rubber, you can use everything.

Great low throw rubber. It generates a lot of spin in serves and fast loops. Perfect for close to mid-distance play.

I played with R7 and R9 earlier, but now I stick to RX because it is more linear. It doesn’t lose the spin from R7 and still has the speed to finish the point.

Wow, what a rubber! It’s easy to play with yet so deadly. The topsheet is very grippy with a nice sound. It has very linear playing characteristics. The spin is out of this world. I’ve played Rasant Grip before, and this rubber is very similar to that. I’m playing with Rosewood nct7, and it’s awesome. I also tested it on a 5-ply Donic Diacon, where the throw was a little higher.

This rubber is a good choice for speed on forehand shots.

All-round, this rubber is great for blocks and loops. I used it on my backhand.

Amazing backhand rubber! It blocks like a brick wall with a crisp sound and excellent control. It makes you want to block even more!

Really good on backhand.

Don’t know why I took so long to use this. What a great rubber!

It’s incredible how balanced Rakza X is, even at high levels. The speed and throw angle are above Rakza 7, though spin is slightly below. But what is good is the confidence you get in your shots, because the control is superb.

It has an amazing grip. Rakza X is a keeper.

Austrian Open: LIANG Jingkun used Yasaka ALNADE, while Falck used DHS Long 5 and Zhang Jike SZLC.

Yasaka Rakza X is a popular choice among players, including Zhang Jike.

Players often use different rubbers on their forehand and backhand sides, opting for a spinnier rubber on the forehand side and a more control-oriented rubber on the backhand side.

Rubbers can vary in thickness, with thicker rubbers providing more spin and thinner rubbers offering more control.

The choice of rubber depends on the player’s individual style and preferences.

Very good rubber played by world ranking man nr. 18 Mattias Karlsson, Halmstad Table Tennis Club. It is clearly underrated here by some strange thing.

Very easy to play with. Just pick it up and start!

Yasaka Rakza X Soft

Quality of construction, as with all products of this brand, is excellent. Yasaka claims that this rubber has the highest launch angle of the Rakza series, but this is not entirely accurate. It has a medium-low launch angle, hard rubber, and hard sponge. It offers excellent spin and good speed, but no more than the R7. I believe it is more suitable for the forehand in flexible, medium-soft, or thin woods.

Rakza X Review

Rakza X is a huge disappointment. Coming from using Rakza 7, R7 soft, shining Dragon, and rising Dragon, all these rubbers are better than Rakza X. Rx feels mushy and the spin is not there as expected. It is still good rubber, but Rx is not an upgrade in my opinion. I think Rx soft might be slightly better with sound. Enough of all these hypes…

This is a rubber with a good balance between speed and spin, while also providing good control. It isn’t incredibly fast, but it doesn’t lack speed either, and the throw angle is medium high. Overall, if you’re looking for a balanced rubber, this is a great choice.

Nice rubber. I struggled in the beginning because I used my first blade with this rubber. However, after a few weeks, everything came back to normal. It’s nice and fast, and the spin is very strong when you hit the ball. It has a nice feeling, especially in practice.

I have been using Razka X on my forehand for over a year. First, I used it with my Primorac, and it was a great complement to my all-around attack style. It had enough power and spin to put pressure on my opponents. I could also chop, block, and loop with control and decent power.

As I changed from using a Primorac to my Inner Force ALC, the Razka X became even more deadly. I still have control, but the power of the spin and speed drastically increased. I love Razka X for the great price and the outstanding performance I get in my matches. It really shines on a carbon blade as long as you have the technique to access the potential from Razka X.

The perfect rubber for your forehand. It provides a great feeling, making it excellent for the short game and topspin shots from short or medium distances.

However, to get the best performance, it is recommended to pair it with rigid blades.

I have played with Yasaka X for about 12 months. First, I used it on a Stiga Evolution blade, and now I use it on a Stiga all-round classic blade.

It is very powerful and effective for offensive play, and it is also quite controllable. I can smash the ball in consistently, looping is good, and my opponent has a hard time returning my serve because it has quite a lot of spin. I am hooked on Yasaka X.

I highly recommend Yasaka Rakza 10. I bought it new from a club friend for $40. Later, I purchased 3 more to put on a Stiga all-round offensive blade from TableTennis11.com.

I tried out my friend’s racket the other day. He uses Rakza X on both forehand and backhand together with Butterfly’s Viscaria. I thought the rubber felt pretty good. The spin and control were pretty good, and the rubber was fast.

It has good control in the open game but not the best control in returns. I have not tried any other Rakza rubbers, so I sadly can’t make a comparison.

The rubber is pretty heavy; I don’t know the exact weight. The throw angle was medium, and the sponge hardness, I think, is medium-medium hard. I can’t say much about the durability since I only tried them for one practice.

After much research for a Hi-Tech offensive rubber for the new 40+ balls, I decided on Yasaka RakzaX, glued on Stiga Hybrid Wood C-Pen Red Max.

The Yasaka RakzaX is an excellent offensive rubber. It is powerful with good speed, spin, and control.

I tried this 1.8mm red rubber, but I did not like it. What I read on reviews was strange… This uncut rubber is heavy (70g). The throw is low, the top sheet is hard, and the sponge is medium hard. It has no extra spin, only hyper speed and an almost dead feel… The rubber is something like a Bluefire M1 Turbo. The only good thing is its durability.

I tried it on Ovtcharov Senso V1 (1/10), Ovtcharov Soft Carbon (3/10), and DHS Hurricane King (2/10). On the backhand, it was almost unplayable, but on the FH it was somewhat better. Surprisingly, this rubber performed really well on Killerspin Diamond CQ (7/10).

The throw is slightly lower than the Rakza 7. The spin is comparable to the Adidas P7.

Very impressive rubber! I am currently using 2.0 on BH with a one ply Cypress 9.0 blade. The spin, control, and good speed make it one of the most impressive rubbers I have tried. The rubber grips the ball, and this makes for a wonderful feel and a quick release that results in winning shots. Wow, this is a fun rubber!

I’ve been using Yasaka Rakza X for about 6 hours, and I really love it. It’s very good for backhand because it’s both spiny and fast.

I’m pleased to say I got one of the first two sheets in the UK. I play with the 1.8mm thickness on my backhand, and wow, what a rubber! Backhand topspins are on target and invariably hit the baseline more often than not. The rubber has a nice feel, allowing for controlled and effective chops.

Previously, I was playing with Xiom Vega Pro, but I found frustrating quality variations between sheets. I will update on this subject when I have replaced the Rakza X a few times.

Speed-wise, Rakza X is slightly slower than Vega Pro, more in line with Tenergy 05. However, Rakza X is more forgiving than Tenergy 05, and at the moment, I’m leaning more towards Rakza X as my all-time favorite rubber.

After two weeks with this rubber, I’m pleased to say it’s ticking all the boxes. Yasaka has come up with a winner and could be your next secret weapon, as Yasaka tends not to advertise their products. They probably let their equipment do the talking… well, Yasaka, this rubber is thunderously loud.

I’m currently using the black rubber, but I have a spare red one that I will be putting on my spare blade.

I believe this rubber is one of the most overrated rubbers of all time, and there are many reasons for this.

1. This rubber lasts for about 1-2 weeks. It is great in the beginning, but after 1-2 weeks of training, this rubber is dead.

2. This rubber has nothing special about it. It doesn’t have great speed or spin. It has good control, but nothing else. I feel this rubber doesn’t have great control on the counter-topspin, for example, or a great feeling in the return game.

I would recommend using other brands like Stiga and Butterfly, for example. If you think Rakza X is good in the beginning, and you like those types of rubbers, I would recommend Stiga DNA Platnium M. This rubber has good control, spin speed, and everything. And I think with this rubber, you can more easily counter-topspin and have more control on the first block and return.

I tested the black version 2.0 on Yasaka Sweden Extra wood. It has a dull sound and a dead feeling. It slips at a sharper angle, but it generates some kind of rotation. Overall, Rakza 7 is a much better option.

Review:

Used with blade BTF Balsa Carbo X5 22 on BH and with Rakza 9 on FH. Playing style is close to table all-rounder.

This is an awesome rubber for my BH. It has good spin and control and as a result, it is not as fast as Rakza 9. I recently played with Rakza 7 on BH. Rakza X suits my BH better, maybe because of the increased control it offers compared to Rakza 7.

With this rubber, the first loop is very easy to execute. Most players comment that this loop has a high spin, making it challenging to block as the ball tends to bounce off the table (similar to Rakza 7 and 9). Occasionally, the first loops can be quite fast. For top spins, I sometimes crave more speed, especially when I am about 2 meters from the table, as it becomes difficult to generate a fast and effective top spin.

As for backspin and push plays, this rubber provides great comfort and control.

In terms of serves, I rarely use my BH serves, but when I do, it appears to generate the desired spin.

I have purchased this rubber for my backhand about 2 weeks ago. My first impression is how grippy it is. Previously, I’ve played with Rakza7soft.

RakzaX is a balanced rubber, versatile, with great grip and control without compromising speed. The rubber is fairly heavy, combined with Rakza Z now. My blade weights 200g. I am using max sponge for both rubbers on a Petr Korbel 5 ply all-wood.

According to Yasaka, the sponge hardness is between 45-50 degrees, so this can depend from player to player, but mine feels pretty hard. I’ve been expecting it to be a little harder than the normal Rakza 7, but it is considerably harder. It is comparable to the Rakza Z which has a sponge hardness of 50 degrees. It may be due to the new topsheet Rakza X is using.

Coming from Rakza 7 soft, it has taken me awhile to feel comfortable with my bh flick and receive/short game, but nothing major. Mainly because I’ve been used to the safeness the Rakza 7 soft offers whereas with the Rakza X I’ve had to be more aware, focused and also engage the sponge.

In the short game, the rubber is feeling pretty good, doesn’t really have that catapult effect softer rubbers have, so you don’t have to worry about the ball bouncing too high or too long.

When I topspin with my bh, it feels great and pretty safe, even when picking low balls. It is quite noticeable how the rubber grips the ball instantly and overrides the opponent’s spin.

For blocking, the rubber has very good control, the ball doesn’t bounce too high and has good speed.

Overall, the most enjoyable part is the grip and how nice it feels when flicking or top spinning. The transition from Rakza 7 soft has been really smooth. I recommend this rubber for intermediate-advanced players on either fh or bh, it works great either way.

As far as durability, I will update after several months.