Yasaka Thunder Dragon

Chinese Rubber Review

This rubber provides average spin and is particularly effective against backspin. It also allows for decent bh flicks and maintains control while serving.

Overall, this 2021 rubber is overpriced. It has poor durability, with the surface becoming dirty and trapping impurities after just one month of use. I will avoid Chinese-made rubbers in the future and opt for those from Japan or Germany instead. However, the rubber does offer good power and spin, comparable to DHS Hurricane 3 but with a harder sponge. The speed is excellent, but control takes a lot of practice (at least 40 hours) to master.

I recently received the rubber, which is made in China and of good quality. The topsheet is fairly hard, while the sponge is black and has a medium to medium-soft hardness.

It feels somewhat similar to Xiom Omega Asia 5 and should be quite fast.

After testing it on the training table, I confirm my initial impression that it is a powerful hard rubber comparable to Resanter R53 and Gewo 53 degrees hardness. The short game is very good, and it excels in executing powerful topspins. It is definitely a rubber designed for professional players.