Mark V
| Everyone's rating |
[Hardness] Little soft [Performance] Control and Spin to have excellent |
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Averages reviews points
- Speed:5.75
- Spin:6.34
- Control:8.57
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Yasaka Mark V is one of the oldest and well known rubbers in the history of this sport. Originally released in 1969, this rubber helped revolutionize table tennis by proving that a heavy topspin attacking style was not only viable, but would also become the dominant style of table tennis from the 1970s all the way to today. These days, Mark V is still characterized by its grippy surface, medium sponge, and superb control. Today, it is a solid choice for beginners with an allround blade and all the way up to high level play when boosted and on a more offensive blade.
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- Excellent control performance ideal for beginners' basics
- Lacks bounce compared to modern table tennis standards
- Good spin generation despite being high-elasticity rubber
- High durability and affordable pricing for value
- Insufficient for intermediate players requiring upgrade
Reviews by user
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Carrot (Experience: Less than a year) Perfect for backhand
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2017/01/09
It's perfect for the backhand side. Backhand topspin drives are easy to hit, and pushes bite well too. You can also move the ball side to side with blocks.
All Speed Spin Control Hardness Little soft
Racket recommended use Exeter 4
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Eichi (Experience: ６〜１０ years) The first rubber I ever put on, and the one I returned to whenever I went back to basics
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2016/11/26
When I joined the table tennis club after starting junior high and bought my first proper racket, the club captain recommended a Korbel blade with Mark V rubber, so that's what I got. Since then, through both the glue era and the non-glue era, I've used Mark V many times.
Now, in today's table tennis you often see beginners using cheap German tension rubbers, but I really think people should polish their basic technique with a high-tension rubber like Mark V. With German tension rubbers, the rubber does a lot of the work for you on the basic strokes — hitting flat, brushing, and grabbing the ball — but with Mark V you have to swing with real intent, or you won't get a good shot. It's not a rubber for winning in modern table tennis, but I think it holds up fine in matches up through about junior-high-level rally speed.
I really think it's better to get good with this rubber first, and then move on to spin-oriented tension rubbers or tacky rubbers — that way you end up with a lot more tools in your toolbox.
All Speed Spin Control Hardness Little hard
Racket recommended use KORBEL
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makisimasuatama (Experience: ４〜５ years) Recommended from beginners to advanced players
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2016/09/05
I used this a lot in junior high.
If you're talking about an easy-to-control tacky rubber, this is the one.
It's cheap too, and easy to put spin on, so it's perfect for leveling up your serves.All Speed Spin Control Hardness Soft
Racket recommended use Butterfly Hadraw SK
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I love Table Tennis (Experience: ２〜３ years) Recommended for beginners' forehand
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2016/07/16
Overall it's an easy-to-use rubber, and I'd recommend it until you get to the point where you can swing a proper topspin drive. For the blade, an easy-to-use 5-ply is recommended! I think it's best to really build a feel for the game with this setup before moving on to tension rubbers.
All Speed Spin Control Hardness Little soft
Racket recommended use LATIKA
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Yutchi @ cut A rubber that defined an era
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2016/05/13
This is a rubber that defined an era! Even people playing today who've never used it have probably at least heard the name. Back in the day it must have been an amazing rubber, but by today's standards it's become a low-bounce control rubber.
The absolute amount of spin is also low, but that means you get to learn the feel of putting spin on the ball without being affected by your opponent's shot. The control for fine technique is outstanding! If beginners try this after a control-type rubber, I think they can feel a bit of table tennis history while steadily leveling up!All Speed Spin Control Hardness Little soft
Racket recommended use SWEDEN DEFENSIVE
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Manufacturing (Experience: １１〜２０ years) Understandably a long-time seller
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2016/05/12
This is the very first rubber I put on my kids' rackets.
It's also perfect for beginners.
My impression is that it has excellent control, so it's great for building a feel for the game. The feel on contact is mild too and easy to handle.
It's also easy for choppers to use for chopping.
Once you use it, you'll understand why it's such a long-time bestseller.All Speed Spin Control Hardness Little soft
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Taka-chan Recommended for penhold
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2016/05/01
I bought this high-tension rubber to balance out a blade that already has a lot of bounce on its own.
That said, I really like its unique grip on the ball and the way a loop drive seems to sink in and then spring back.All Speed Spin Control Hardness Soft
Racket recommended use CYPRESS -S
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