Yasaka Rakza XX

Blade/Type: N/A

Sponge Hardness: Hard

Spin: High

Control: High

Speed: Fast

Pros:

• Excellent control
• High spin
• Fast and responsive
• Versatile for various strokes (spin, chop, smash)

Cons:

• N/A

Comparison to Other Rubbers:

• Similar spin and control to Dignics 05
• Similar speed to Hammond Z2

Overall:
This rubber offers exceptional control and high spin, making it an excellent choice for players looking for versatility and performance. Its fast speed and responsive sponge allow for aggressive shots while maintaining precision.

Excellent upgrade from Rakza X. It maintains the incredible balance we’re accustomed to with Rakza X, but now with even more speed and spin, while still offering superb control.

I have been using this rubber on my forehand, and I have been able to generate an incredible amount of spin on my shots. Even with the thinnest version, there is still sufficient speed. Playing topspins against chops is effortless with this rubber. I have been using it for an extended period, and it appears to be of very high quality. In my opinion, it will last for a very long time. Its only major drawback is its sensitivity to dust. However, I believe this is the best rubber I have used thus far.

This is a very impressive rubber, second to none. I am particularly surprised by its durability. After three sessions, it shows no signs of wear, unlike many hybrid rubbers.

Yasaka Rakza Max Speed: A Comprehensive Review

Impressed by its blistering pace, this rubber boasts a perfect blend of grip, spin, and speed. The shots dip in mid-table with a medium-high throw angle, accompanied by a distinctive clicking sound. Compared to Rakza 7, it offers less spin and control but excels in handling low balls and kill shots.

The slightly hard sheet feels medium-hard while driving, providing ample dwell time for optimal ball control. The rubber’s tackiness enables powerful counters and precise serves, chops, and flicks. However, it exhibits a slight spin sensitivity on incoming topspins and can be challenging to block fast drives due to its spring effect.

While the Max Speed excels in attacking, it requires precise footwork to reach its full potential. It is an exceptional backhand topspin rubber with a 1.8mm sponge, but the regular X variant may offer better control and blocking capabilities.

Overall, this is a highly recommended forehand rubber for offensive players. Its impressive speed and grip make it a formidable weapon, but requires skilled footwork for optimal performance. Yasaka’s reputation for durability ensures longevity, although it tends to be slightly heavy.

2.00mm on FH:

Most Impressive Features:

• Unbelievably compliant in the short game: The ball remains low and controlled during pushes and drop shots, outperforming even “Hurricane” rubbers.
• Exceptional spin on loops and serves: Despite feeling less spinny, opponents face difficulties returning shots.

Compared to Donic A1 2.0:

• Instant ball release when looping: Provides a quicker feel than A1, despite uncertain max velocity differences.
• Flat arc and perceived lack of spin: Opponents struggle to block despite the apparent lack of spin.
• Deadly flat drives/smashes: Require precision timing and hand speed.

Not So Impressive Features:

• Limited access to higher gears: Only gears 1, 2, 5, and 6 perform well, making slower loops/drives less effective.
• Sensitivity to dust: Requires frequent cleaning every ~45 minutes to maintain performance.

Yasaka Rakza X Soft Review

Previously using Rakza X, I upgraded to Rakza X Soft upon its release. I employed it with maximum thickness on my forehand, utilizing it on both 7-ply wood blades, primarily the Yasaka Falck W7, and several inner carbon blades.

Compared to Rakza X, the upgrade proved moderate, but not significantly so. I could have continued using Rakza X with satisfaction. The rubber exhibits linearity in its performance. My pushing and blocking with it are passable. It serves effectively. Overall, it is a solid all-around rubber. When paired with my inner carbon blade, however, I found myself wishing for a slightly softer sponge.

Rakza XX has improved the spin and speed. It is very bouncy and shows quick response with a soft feeling. Very good for smashing, looping, and counter-attacking. Very stable and consistent. Love it more than Butterfly T05, Tibhar MX-P, and Andro R47 rubbers. Highly recommended for close table players. The best forehand rubber I have ever tried.

Rakza XX is a great rubber for my backhand; it has a great combination of spin, speed, and control. I find it easy to play all strokes, especially the backhand counter and opening up from backspin. It has gears to the rubber, meaning you can play at different speeds without worrying about the ball going into the net or off the end with the correct touch. The downside of this rubber is the softness of the topsheet; it damages very quickly. I have ordered two sheets of this rubber, although I love the characteristics. It is hard to compete with this rubber as it flakes, and chunks fall off the edges frequently, meaning the number of times you need to replace this rubber will make it very expensive.

This was a good choice for my forehand. Very grippy and good touch. The only issue is that it seems quite delicate - even with edge tape, it breaks easily at the edges. I would use it again.

Great speed, control, and spin. Medium arc. Suitable with OFF- blades.

I like 50-degree rubbers, before I used Dignics 05 2.1mm. However, I tried the new Yasaka Rakza XH Max on the Andro Synteliac VCO OFF blade on both sides. This setup works very well, of course, with good skills. I didn’t feel any difference, all movements remained the same, and the effect is the same too! All zones are accessible, you can play both delicately and aggressively, in general, this rubber fascinated me. I recommend it primarily for attack, SUPER! And at such a price, it’s 2 times cheaper than Dignics.

The large pores on the sponge are real as you can feel a significant deformation even though the sponge is hard. It has good bounce, the natural rubber surface provides excellent grip, and the rebound is quick when you need it, with a lot of control for subtle shots. It’s the German rubber that’s closest to a Chinese rubber in terms of control that I know of. However, it can produce exaggerated rebounds in some instances, which is why it requires a certain adaptation period. Personally, I prefer Chinese rubbers or hybrid ones like Sieger PK50 or Rakza Z, but this one works very well if you’re looking for more ball speed with good control. I recommend it more for the forehand than for the backhand.

Playing this rubber on my BH, I felt it was an improvement in speed and spin over the older Rakza rubbers, mainly the original Rakza X. However, with this extra speed and spin, I noticed my consistency dropped when trying to execute strong open ups on half long balls. Open rallies and loose balls were easily put away, so if someone feels they need an improvement over Rakza X or Rakza 7 and has their fundamentals down, this rubber feels great for an attacking game.

Черная в максимальной толщине - быстрая накладка. Жесткость 50°. Вращение и контроль - средние. Мне подошла только на FH, слева не подходит. По скорости быстрее, чем К3. Но в К3 больше контроля, вращения и задержки. Я играю с К3 на левой стороне, но К3 хороша и справа.

Top rubber for mid-experience players. Very fast. It has good control and spin.

Good offensive rubber, but not so good for close-to-table games and the rubber’s quality is not ideal; they tend to break easily.

Отличное качество, высокая скорость и вращение. Очень удобная ручка.

Good.

Es un caucho que demanda mucha técnica, ideal para bloqueos activos, y genera un contrajuego muy rápido. Con el ángulo adecuado se logra un spin potente. Ahora bien, manejar el rebote es lo más difícil de este caucho.

2.00mm on FH:

Most impressive feature: unbelievably “compliant” in short game. The ball doesn’t “jump” during pushes or “drop shots”. Not just compared to other ultra-fast rubbers, but compared to all rubbers, including the “Hurricanes”. Short, low serves are very easy to do. 2nd most impressive feature: Loops and serves do not feel very spinny, but the opponents keep having issues returning them. Compared to the “hybrid” Donic A1, when looping, with XX the ball release feels instant. Not sure which rubber produces higher max velocity - A1 or XX, but b/c of the instant release XX feels “quicker.” The arc is flat, feels like there’s no spin. But again, the opponents keep blocking them “long.” Flat drives/smashes are deadly, but require perfect timing and tremendous hand speed.

Not so impressive features: I’ve not been able to “unlock” the 3rd and 4th “gears”. 1st, 2nd, 5th, and 6th are brilliant. If you get a little lazy or try to play a slow loop/drive - fuhggettaboutit. Compared to other rubbers, XX is very “sensitive” to dust. While I could use other rubber sheets for the entire 2-3hr practice without a single cleaning and not feel any drop off in performance, XX needs to be cleaned every ~45min, otherwise loops “stop working.”

In conclusion: 7 stars for the short game, 5 for high-speed stuff, and 3 for mid-speed offense. Overall/average: - 5 stars.

Yasaka Rakza XX is an ideal table tennis rubber.

Good rubber, very durable.

I have been playing nearly exclusively with Rakza X on my forehand in max sponge. Lo and behold a new rubber comes out, called Rakza XX and like a fish seeing a flashy lure I bite. I can’t help it. I have tried a few sheets of Rakza XX in black on max sponge. Being a Yasaka product they are of course identical and high quality. To me the rubber is an incremental improvement to Rakza X. It is perceptively spinnier and that tends to make the ball land on the table more. It may be a little higher throw. The rubber does not feel faster to me. If you want more spin but still want decent speed this is a good rubber to try. It is not a quantum leap in play, but with (presumed) ESN generational advancement there is some difference. I have to admit I have not had the rubbers long enough to get a sense of durability. I have tried my sheets on different blades and there is the annoying amount of removal of sponge as you remove the old layer of glue. If you like Yasaka rubber (and there is MUCH to like with it imo) this is a good rubber to try. Price-wise, Rakza X is still a better deal, especially with TT11’s 4 for 3 deal. However, R XX is much better priced than those Butterfly favorites.