Mark V

Everyone's rating [Hardness] Little soft
[Performance] Control and Spin to have excellent
Mark V

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Averages reviews points

  • Rating: 7.38 / 10
  • 117 reviews
    • Speed:5.74
    • Spin:6.33
    • Control:8.56

    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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    Specifications

    Price
    3,200 Yen（Include tax 3,520 Yen）
    Producer
    Yasaka
    Product code
    B-10
    Speed
    90
    Spin
    90
    Control
    78
    Hardness
    40-45
    Customer Reviews SummaryAI Summary
    Highly rated as a classic high-elasticity rubber for beginners, but widely acknowledged to lack rebound and struggle against modern table tennis, requiring users to graduate to other rubbers at intermediate level. Consensus is that it's optimal for learning fundamentals but has performance limitations.
    ■ Frequently Mentioned Points
    • Excellent control performance ideal for beginner skill development
    • Lacks rebound compared to modern tension rubbers
    • Performance ceiling becomes problematic for intermediate players
    • High durability and affordable pricing offer good value
    • Racket selection is crucial; works best with flexible wood materials
    ■ Representative Voices
    ▲ PositiveHighly recommended as the first rubber for beginners. Easy to use on both forehand and backhand. Thanks to this rubber, fundamental techniques were solidly developed.
    ▽ CriticalIn modern table tennis, it falls into the non-bouncing category. Intermediate and advanced players face performance limits; speed and spin are inferior to modern rubbers due to its vintage design.

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