MASAMUNE

Everyone's rating [Hardness] Little soft
[Performance] Spin and Speed are excellent.
MASAMUNE
MASAMUNE

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Averages reviews points

  • Evaluation: 9.33 / 10
  • Number of review: 9
    • Speed:8.89
    • Spin:9.22
    • Control:8.89

    Reviews of MASAMUNE. Players who use Racket evaluate various points such as hardness, momentum, weight, item by item to worry, and feel at impact thoroughly.

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    Specifications

    Price
    20,000 Yen(Include tax 22,000 Yen)
    Producer
    Yasaka
    Product code
    YR-191,YR-193
    Size
    長154×幅155㎜
    Weight
    85g ±

    Players use MASAMUNE

    Customer Reviews SummaryAI Summary
    This hinoki 3-ply racket is highly praised for its unique feel and excellent ball retention, making it particularly suitable for technical cutmen. However, many reviewers note it requires skill and experience to master.
    ■ Frequently Mentioned Points
    • Distinctive hinoki wood feel with sharp impact and good ball hold
    • Excellent drive extension, especially suited for cut attacks
    • 7.2mm blade thickness provides stability against opponent's power
    • Difficult to handle for beginners or power-focused players
    • Works best with Yasaka rubber, especially Rakuza 7
    ■ Representative Voices
    ▲ PositiveThe hinoki wood delivers a pleasant striking feel that combines quick ball release with excellent ball retention. With patient and persistent use, players will truly appreciate this racket's qualities.
    ▽ CriticalThis racket is not recommended for cutmen except those at the level of Eita or top tournament contenders. The excessive bounce makes it difficult to control cuts effectively.

    User reviews

    • Yuu. Cutman

      Yuu. Cutman (Experience:2〜3 years) Hacker who can do anything

      Player reviews

      This racket is for all-rounders, so you can do anything.
      Because it is a soft racket, compatibility with Chinese rubber is very good. It goes well with the same Yasaka Shoryu and other manufacturers' Kyo leopard series.
      Cuts are linear and can be sent with a large amount of rotation. Also, although there may be a balance with the rubber, it is easy to bite in and downward rotation. Therefore, it is suitable for cutmen who attack themselves during cuts.
      Also, this racket is made of three plywood, and the shape of the blade is a special racket that is almost circular, so it may be a little difficult until you get used to it. However, once you get used to it, it's a racket that's easy to use, so don't just make a decision based on your first impression, but try it out and think about it!

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      2023/05/14
      Overall
      9/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      9
      Control
      9
      Touch
      9
      Hardness Little soft

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) HURRICANE PRO Ⅲ TURBO BLUE

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) Rakza 7

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    • visitor

      Cotton candy (Experience:More than 20 years)

      Player reviews

      I switched from the Innerforce Layer ZLC. Initially, I used Fasterk G1 on my forehand, but my backspin shots weren't clearing the net very well. Switching to Rakza 7 made that difference. It's a somewhat contradictory racket, combining the comfortable feel of hinoki wood with the quick ball release and the good ball-holding ability of a wood ply. However, if you use it patiently for a while, you'll appreciate its qualities.

      The blade is a relatively thick 7.2mm, so it's not easily pushed back by opponents' shots, and rallies have good distance. However, it's not a particularly bouncy racket, so technique is required to generate power. The backhand is easy to swing through, making it suitable even for those who struggle with backhand drives.

      I think it's best to stick with Yasaka rubbers. Rakza 7, in particular, has a very grippy feel.

      I think it's more suited to technical players like Aida than power players.

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      2026/06/16
      Overall
      10/10
      Speed
      6
      Spin
      10
      Control
      8
      Touch
      10
      Hardness little hard

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) Rakza 7

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) RISING DRAGON Ⅱ

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    • Digger

      Digger (Experience:11〜20 years) Just hold the ball

      Player reviews

      I've been using it for about half a year.
      It has a decent bounce for a wooden attack racket, and quite a bounce for a cut racket.
      The ball holding and hitting feel are unique and peculiar to cypress, so I think people's preferences will differ. Personally, the one that feels the most similar to it was the new Defense II. Until I got used to it, I kept over-missing. Counters were especially difficult. Also, because the surface is round, I think it is difficult to handle if you swing it with all your might.
      You can cut just by being conscious of holding the ball. Straight and deep cuts come out naturally.
      It is very easy to attack with a two-handed drive, just like Hideta.
      I recommend other rackets except for cut players who focus on attack.

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      2025/07/20
      Overall
      8/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      10
      Control
      8
      Touch
      10
      Hardness little hard

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) RAKZA Z EXTRA HARD

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) HYBRID K3FX

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    • visitor

      Gowasuke (Experience:4〜5 years) If you want to be an all-rounder, this is it!

      Player reviews

      ・Drive, block

      Forehand drives can be hit like a carbon racket even in the front, middle, and back courts if you hit it like you are hitting it rather than rubbing it. Loops are also easy to do because the racket has good ball control. Back drives are easy to swing and stable. The racket is flexible, so the arc is high. Blocks are stable because the racket is thick, without being pushed by the opponent's ball power.

      ・Cut, push

      For cuts, lower your body as you swing to send a low, sinking cut. Backhand rubber is affected by rotation, so it is important to drop the racket from above. For cuts, it is important to swing with less force because the racket absorbs the power of the opponent's drive. Pushing is also easy to do if you relax and rub the surface.

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      2024/12/08
      Overall
      9/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      7
      Control
      9
      Touch
      10
      Hardness Little soft

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) DNA PLATINUM XH

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) REDMONKEY Spin

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    • Table tennis coach Ishitsubute

      Table tennis coach Ishitsubute (Experience:11〜20 years) Racket that modern cutters should use

      Player reviews

      First of all, let me say that it is probably not suitable for cutters other than Aida and other players who place high in national tournaments.
      I tried it on Rakuza 7.
      We recommend a different rubber.
      The reason is that it bounces too much and I can't control the cut.
      Suitable players are those who like the feel of wood, want the bounce, like the feel of cypress at impact, can't use special materials, like 3-ply plywood, like thick racket, or who like the back surface. Recommended for players who are unique and fight in the front team.
      It is also recommended for large ball players.
      It's such a good racket that I'm even thinking about changing from my current racket.

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      2024/03/30
      Overall
      10/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
      Hardness Little soft

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) V>15 Extra

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) Evolution MX-P

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    • Ishitsubute

      Ishitsubute (Experience:11〜20 years) Not suitable for cut man

      Player reviews

      First of all, let me say one word.
      I tried the trial hit with Rakza 7.
      The reason is that the cut cannot be suppressed due to too much momentum.
      Suitable players are those who like the feeling of wood, want momentum, like the feel of cypress at impact, cannot use special materials, like three plywood, like thick racket, etc., or a back side. is recommended for players who are different and fight in the front team.
      It is also recommended for large ball players.
      It's a good racket that I'm worried about changing from my current racket.

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      2022/11/14
      Overall
      10/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
      Hardness Soft

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) Rakza 7

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    • visitor

      Mike (Experience:11〜20 years) Come to the cut man who hits

      Player reviews

      Triggered by this racket, I became a back-back cut man.

      (1) Regarding the attack, the growth of the drive is amazing anyway! It's easy to understand the feeling of grabbing and flying. I think this sense of grabbing is facing the back and back. I feel that a heavy ball comes out naturally.

      (2) Regarding Tsutsuki and the table, it was difficult for me personally, probably because the racket is thick. There is also a back and forth from the grain, but it is easy to hit the corner unless you swing from top to bottom or drop the hit point. Since the racket itself also flies, I think Tsutsuki is quite difficult compared to other cut rackets.

      (3) Regarding cutting, I think that people who change from a racket that does not fly need to get used to it. It is an impression that a little slow and low ball is easy to come out! Before the change, I was using Wa No Gokuhei, so I felt it was fast. It cuts well. It is an impression that it is easier to cut than Tsutsuki.

      As a point to note when changing, we recommend using a thick or medium rubber and a light racket. I haven't used it at grain height, so please refer to other people's reviews.

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      2022/08/17
      Overall
      9/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      9
      Control
      8
      Touch
      10
      Hardness Soft

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) RASANTER R48

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) Mark V

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