Yasaka Rakza Z Extra Hard

My first review for a rubber. I would say the Rakza Z Extra Hard is amazing rubber. Very tacky, you can lift the ball for a second. The spin is amazing, I would compare the spin to 09c, almost as good as Hurricane 3.

The speed is good, not the fastest rubber, but definitely not slow. It’s a bit bouncy with high arc.

So, what makes this rubber one of the best for me is: short game, touch chops, serving is just a dream! Looping is very nice, stable, spinny, and controlling. Blocking is decent. The only negative point is flat hitting and smashing, but that’s normal for those types of rubbers.

Overall, I prefer this over Dignics 09c, especially when comparing prices.

After playing with the Rakza Z on both sides of my carbon blade, I replaced my forehand rubber with this Extra Hard version. Two months into the rubber’s life, I can confirm that it is a better rubber for the forehand than the regular Z.

The throw angle is a bit lower and has more power. You do need a full stroke when looping, just like with the Hurricane 3. Short game is excellent, and due to the lower throw, your spin variations are not that easy to read during the rallies. It is a great weapon in the right hands.

This rubber allowed me to step back a bit more from the table and still feel comfortable on landing the shots accurately on the other side while keeping them low to the net. I would recommend this rubber to all aggressive attackers.

Very good rubber offering super speed and spin.

I am using this on my BH and enjoying the loops and drives I am able to pull off.

As with the softer version, good technique and commitment are required to get the best out of this rubber due to the extreme hardness, so very good for aggressive players with developed technique.

Table Tennis Rubber Review

This table tennis rubber review summarizes the performance of seven popular rubbers: Andro Rasanter R47, Sueke Phantom 2, Tibhar Evolution MX-P, Yasaka Rakza 7, Yinhe Jupiter 3 Blue Sponge Provincial, and Nittaku Fastarc G1. These rubbers are known for their outstanding spin, control, and speed characteristics.

The Andro Rasanter R47 stands out with its excellent spin and control. It is a suitable choice for players who prioritize spin and precision.

The Sueke Phantom 2 is known for its high speed and dynamic feel. It offers a balance of spin and speed, making it suitable for various playing styles.

The Tibhar Evolution MX-P is a versatile rubber that provides good spin, control, and speed. It is a good all-around option for players seeking consistency and reliability.

The Yasaka Rakza 7 is known for its exceptional spin and control. It is designed for players who prioritize spin and placement over speed.

The Yinhe Jupiter 3 Blue Sponge Provincial is a high-performance rubber with impressive speed and spin. It is recommended for experienced players with a powerful playing style.

The Nittaku Fastarc G1 is a speed-oriented rubber that provides good spin and control. It is suitable for players who prefer a fast and offensive playstyle.

Overall, the choice of the best rubber for you depends on your individual playing style and preferences. Consider the spin, control, and speed characteristics of each rubber to determine which suits your needs the most.**

So I did a review of RZEH about a month ago. This is an update review with the rubber being boosted.

Boosted vs unboosted… Unboosted wins… I boosted this with just 2 layers of Kalin Oil. Kalin Oil to me makes the rubber maintain its bounce more unlike Falco which makes the rubber feel mushy.

While boosted the RZEH seemed to lose its crispness and power a little…it did get spinner while becoming more spin sensitive.

After playing with National BS 40 to 41-degree hardness…the softness after boosting RZEH affected my play.

In any case, I guess it’s a matter of preference…its good rubber…I just prefer it harder than softer.

However, nothing beats boosted National BS…so I think I’m going to stick with National BS…Good luck.

RZEH is a good choice for my forehand. However, it takes time to get familiar with it on serve returns, as it can sometimes become too strong.

RZEH is also relatively heavy. In comparison, RZ is more spinny, while RZEH has more power. I personally like both options.

Like its little brother, Rakza Z Extra Hard offers more speed. Contact feels direct. Counter attacks are improved due to the hard sponge. However, it requires good leg strength to use this rubber effectively.

Service with normal Rakza Z has more spin potential. Rakza Z Extra Hard is the heaviest rubber I know. Overall, it’s a very good rubber for aggressive attackers.

I’ve been using Yasaka Rakza Z Extra Hard for nearly two months now. When taken right out of the packaging, it’s pretty tacky, can hold a ball for 1 second, and the tackiness hasn’t vanished yet (recently I’ve been playing 2-4 hours weekly and try to wipe the rubber after every session).

Speed is very good, definitely faster than untuned Hurricane 3. For me, the speed was somewhat like Hurricane 3 (40-degree hardness) boosted with two layers of Falco, maybe a bit faster. You can feel the catapult effect when you strike hard, and then you can shoot bullets, although the touch play near the net is excellent as well, probably due to the rubber being pretty tacky. The rubber has many gears.

I usually play with Chinese tacky rubbers and am comparing the Yasaka to this kind of rubber. The sponge of the Yasaka is hard but doesn’t feel that hard when playing, it feels softer than untuned Hurricane 3 H40, it’s more like 39 for my taste. The throw is medium high, I’d say, and it’s quite easy to lift backspin balls.

On the whole, I like this rubber a lot, I’ve been using it on Donic Dicon which is an off-blade, and this setup suits me well. I wanted something hard and tacky, but on the other hand easier to play than the typical Chinese rubbers. Recommended!

I bought Yasaka Rakza Z Extra Hard 15 days ago. Now, the rubber has broken completely. It is too dusty during play compared to DHS Hurricane Neo, and the weight is too heavy. I recommend not buying it. I wish to upload a photo of my rubber, but there is no way to do so.

Tried both of them Z now. Very similar. Doesn’t feel like 58 degrees. For the first time, I looped ridiculously fast loops, around the net, and sidespin loops that two of my training fellows just barely saw when they whistled past them. These rubbers, I must say, are outstanding for my pretty aggressive spin play a meter back from the table. Serves are spinny as nothing else, but not as sensitive to incoming spin. I play both on Kiso-Hinoki blades from Nittaku. I take care of them as I do my children.

This rubber has a hardness of 57 degrees, which may be a record. It is similar to the “little brother” rubber, but with increased speed, making it suitable for players who require a faster option.

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One of the best forehand rubbers, Rakza Z Extra Hard plays so much better than 09c. I suggest using this with an outer ALC blade. Durability is also very high, super high. It can last more than 7 months if you play 4-6 hours weekly.

I’m using this rubber on forehand on Viscaria. It’s very similar to Dignics 09c but tackier. I think the durability in regards to topsheet tackiness is significantly better than D09c.

This rubber is really heavy. The increased weight has also made my backhand flicks and drives have more oomph. It’s a great alternative to D09c at a much better price.

Online recommendations for Dignics 09C and didn’t want to spend that kind of money! So I opted to try this. Been using Donic BlueGrip C1 max on the forehand. Liked the drive of that but lacked high spin capability. This version of Rakza has much more spin. It is nearly identical in hardness and weight to the Donic. It doesn’t drive as well. Took a few practice sessions to make the adjustment but still seems to lack the hard smash capability of the Donic. But serves, heavy pushes, and chops are very snappy. Much tackier, don’t be too alarmed at the ability to pick up the ball off the table… that goes away after the first few uses/cleanings. But it’s still very snappy.
Using max now, will try 2.0 next round to see how the speed reacts. Like all hard sponge rubbers, you MUST put effort into every shot, no fluff shots, it’ll die into the net. But has a great touch for the short game.

Excellent hard (and very heavy) hybrid rubber. Requires good foot speed and correct strokes. The stickiness wears out quickly (after a few hours of play), but the spin capability remains.

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Not as tacky as standard Rakza Z, but the harder sponge allows for more power and speed, resulting in a deeper, more direct shot. The grip is good and helps to lift the ball and counter; the hardness assists with controlled serve, touch, push, etc. A little difficult in the block, but a good choice for the forehand for a developing player. The stickiness attracts dust.

The spin of this rubber is mind-blowing. The speed really depends on how much power you put into your shot. It’s a heavy, extra hard rubber, so you need a specific technique to engage the sponge (Chinese style).

I expected more than I got from this rubber.

Very good in comparison to price.

Fair spin, heavy weight, quite slow, and low-throw rubber. Excellent service from TT11 as always.

I was playing with Rakza Z for some time and I wanted to boost the speed a little bit, so I thought to buy this rubber. I was struggling the first few days of how to handle the racket angle but after a few sessions I got it! Once you do, you can generate various types of spin with speed :-)

Best rubber for forehand so far, you need to play it with an open racket with a good style to maintain its power and generate the required spin. Paired it with Stiga Clipper wood and it’s beautiful.

I started using Yasaka Mark V rubber while still in college 47 years ago. When I restarted playing TT, I got more Mark V. However, a friend introduced me to Rakza 7, so I’ve been using that and the Rakza Z ever since. I recently started using the Rakza Z Extra Hard and have been very happy with it. The regular Rakza Z sponge appears to soften up after about 40 to 45 hours of use. I’m getting about 54 to 60 hours out of the extra hard, so I’m happy with that.

Not as tacky as rated. Spin: 10/10.

Excellent.

With a hard feel and thick sponge, it’s excellent for backhand blocking and counter drives. The tackiness will last as long as you wipe the dust off often. Backhand openings off of underspin are very easy. Pushes require a little extra focus, as it seems that this rubber is designed for topspin.

This is a solid choice for a long-lasting quality rubber. I found that the only negative was during slow spins. A softer rubber is better for those types of shots. I didn’t find it to be too hard or heavy. But, I do have a much lighter rubber on the other side of my blade.

¡Es buenísima para aquellos que quieren jugar con pura ofensiva!

La goma es bastante dura para jugadores de puro ataque.

Similar to Butterfly 09c, a little slower, but for half the price; pretty darn good.

It was fun to try out but ended up going back to Nittaku FastArc G1. Its throw is way too high, and the tackiness makes blocking very difficult. Loops and drives are fun and rewarding, but in an actual game scenario for a non-professional player, not worth it in my opinion. Regular Rakza Z has a similar problem.

I’m coming from non-tacky tensor rubbers and decided to try this one. The grip is very good, but the speed is much slower than I’m used to. I compared this to Tibhar K3 and Stiga Dragon Grip. The Dragon won out over the other two. I had to hit a lot harder to get my shots over the net. I ended up boosting it just so I could use it. I will end up switching this out to my Dragon after it wears down a little.

Quite similar to standard hardness but this rubber is designed for a bigger stroke.
If you stroke the ball on the top, everything has super spin and late dive into the table that messes up your opponent.
I haven’t mastered the flick yet with this rubber, but it has hurricane-style short game similarities without as much energy input for the long game.
This rubber will not entertain lazy players - it will make you improve your technique as it is heavy and hard.
The spin on serve and push is almost cheating.
I love this rubber on my forehand, and it is now my permanent forehand choice.

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Balanced rubber.

Once again, Yasaka has come out on top. Using the extra hard rubber on the forehand and the normal Rakza on the backhand is proving to be a lethal combination and is definitely improving my game.

I have waited quite a while for these, and what good rubbers! Bought both versions. 58 degrees is the hardest on the planet right now, and is very fast. Not as its brother Rakza Z (50 degrees) which i like more because i can take more power in the stroke to spin.
But the two things that excel all rubbers are the spin, and block. I have been up 2 levels just playing with Rakza Z, i think it is in the top 5 of all time. Yet to test Nittaku Zieger PK 50:-)

I have been testing 164 rubbers, and Rakza Z has the most spin ever( Rakza Z Extra Hard is a little bit hard to spin in the same class. But that also has exceptional spin.

I met Yasakas sponsored players today, Mattias Falck and Elias Ranefur, and they agreed that they have never seen such spin!
Both Rakza rubbers are very good rubbers, and i recommend to buy them at once.
Rakza Z
Speed: 9.1
Spin: 9.9
Rating: 9.9

Rakza Z Extra Hard
Speed: 9.6
Spin: 9.5
Rating: 9.5.

Good for topspin and control.