MARK V HPS

Everyone's rating [Hardness] Little soft
[Performance] Control and Speed to have excellent
MARK V HPS

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Averages reviews points

  • Rating: 7.61 / 10
  • 38 reviews
    • Speed:7.16
    • Spin:6.61
    • Control:8.08

    MARK V HPS is a top of the range fast table tennis rubber and gives you all the characteristics required for advanced offensive play.
    MARK V HPS is the result of the newest Japanese rubber technology.

    The HPS technology gives:
    • improved dynamics in the sponge
    • more speed and spin, without higher weight

    Mark V HPS is a medium hard sponge, suitable for aggressive play close to the table.

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    Specifications

    Price
    4,000 Yen(Include tax 4,400 Yen)
    Producer
    Yasaka
    Product code
    B-74
    Speed
    100
    Spin
    100
    Control
    60
    Hardness
    40-45
    Customer Reviews SummaryAI Summary
    Highly rated by beginners and intermediate players as an upgraded version of Mark V with improved stability and control. However, some users question its viability in modern table tennis due to inferior speed and spin compared to the latest tension rubbers.
    ■ Frequently Mentioned Points
    • Maintains Mark V's ease of use while enhancing speed and spin
    • Excellent control and stability, ideal for beginners
    • Less affected by opponent's spin, suitable for backhand
    • Less bounce and power compared to tension rubbers
    • High durability with sustained performance over time
    ■ Representative Voices
    ▲ PositiveThe ease of use of Mark V is maintained while spin and speed are improved. This rubber provides excellent spin and speed while maintaining such usability, which is unprecedented.
    ▽ CriticalIn the 40mm plastic ball era, there is no need to use this rubber. Compared to tension rubbers, it lacks bounce, and more high-performance rubbers are available in the same price range.

    Reviews by user

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    • Nonomura２１

      Nonomura２１ (Experience: ６〜１０ years)

      Reviews by user

      It's like a Mark V for beginners with a bit of extra speed added. The control is just right, so I felt like the best time to use it is around your first year of playing.

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      2015/09/11
      All
      6/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      7
      Control
      7
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    • visitor

      Kirupika Stable~

      Reviews by user

      Speed is so-so.
      The spin felt a little lacking.
      But it's stable, so it might be good for first-timers or beginners (might be good if you're torn about what your first rubber should be)

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      2015/08/07
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      5
      Spin
      3
      Control
      7
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    • Karetan

      Karetan

      Reviews by user

      It feels like the Mark V I used back in the day came back with a power boost?
      It keeps the same control as the Mark V, but the speed and spin levels are higher, so I think it can work on the forehand too.
      It's easy to handle, so I think it's also a good choice as a step-up rubber for beginners.

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      2015/02/13
      All
      7/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      6
      Control
      9
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    • Ping Pong

      Ping Pong Easy to use

      Reviews by user

      The ball goes exactly where I want it to. It's very easy to control. I used it on my forehand and the amount of spin was more than enough.

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      2015/02/05
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      8
      Control
      9
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    • ansaku1113

      ansaku1113 A classic

      Reviews by user

      This is basically Yasaka's signature product. It spins easily and has excellent control. They even released a blade made specifically for it. A really easy-to-use rubber.

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      2014/07/30
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      8
      Control
      8
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    • Rudiger

      Rudiger (Experience: ６〜１０ years)

      Reviews by user

      I like the tacky sheet feel of the Mark V, but it just doesn't have enough speed - this is a rubber for people who moved on to tension rubbers.
      It bounces pretty well and has good control too, so it's also good as a step-up rubber for beginners.

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      2014/03/18
      All
      7/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      5
      Control
      7
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    • Tomochin

      Tomochin (Experience: ２〜３ years)

      Reviews by user

      It was easy to use. This rubber handled everything without any trouble. Might just be my copy, but it smelled really strong.

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      2013/10/06
      All
      7/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      7
      Control
      6

      Racket recommended use Super Blade Neo

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