Rakza X
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[Hardness] Little hard [Performance] Spin and Speed to have excellent |
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Averages reviews points
- Speed:7.9
- Spin:8.51
- Control:7.76
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RAKZA X table tennis rubber from Yasaka is the latest addition to the popular and highly successful RAXZA series of Yasaka rubbers. The top sheet is a mainly natural rubber gum, employing a new production method.
The result is a top surface with exceptional grip enabling both phenomenal spin and speed. These qualities reduce the margin for error. This top sheet is then combined with a harder “Power Sponge”. The resulting combination of a faster sponge and high grip top sheet enables you to place the ball accurately with a high degree of success.
Serves and short returns are both very sharp, similar to the Rakza 7 and Rakza 9.
RAKZA X – yet another winning combination from Yasaka!
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Players use Rakza X
- Strong grip force makes spin easy to apply
- Hard sheet requires feeding the ball properly
- Designed for players with fast swing speed
- Stable for drives and close-to-net techniques
- Durability somewhat short at 2-3 months
Reviews by user
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2017/06/01
Among recent high-performance rubbers, this one lasts quite a long time, but I think three months is about the limit for keeping its performance.
It's more stable when you sink the ball in than when you just brush it.
There seems to be quite a bit of variation depending on hardness, so I'd recommend buying by specified weight.The sheet feels on the harder side when you press it, but I felt it has strong grip with good lateral hold on the ball.
You do get spin, but unlike recent spin-oriented tension rubbers, it only spins as much as you put into it yourself.
So the power of your drive really depends on your arm, but it's an honest, no-quirks rubber.I think it's suited to players in junior high or above who have a certain amount of power.
All Speed Spin Control Hardness Little soft
Racket recommended use Ma Long Five
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Yu Shrine (Experience: ４〜５ years) Satisfied with the spin
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2017/05/28
It's one of the Rakza rubbers.
The X is amazing because its selling point is grip.
The arc is on the higher side.
However, the bounce is quite strong, so it's not suited to beginners.All Speed Spin Control Hardness Little hard
Racket recommended use INFINITY VPS V
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To win (Experience: ２〜３ years) Used at the All Japan Club Championships
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2017/05/20
I switched over from Tenergy 05. I'd like to compare it to Tenergy.
The spin on drives is on par with, or better than, Tenergy 05. However, when you're off balance, Tenergy still grips the ball better. For stability, Rakza X wins thanks to its grip, which makes the ball fly upward more easily. For the short game, Tenergy gives a lower, better stop, but Rakza X is easier to use for flicks and pushing the ball around. Compared to Tenergy, Rakza X is less sensitive to incoming spin while still generating a huge amount of spin itself. However, for counters and blocks, Tenergy has the edge. If you want a nasty, stable receive and easy attacking, go with Rakza X; if you want good stops over the table, counters, and spin, I think Tenergy 05 is better. Sorry for the long post. Definitely give Rakza X a try.All Speed Spin Control Hardness Little hard
Racket recommended use Zhang Jike ALC
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To win (Experience: ２〜３ years) Used at the All Japan Club Championships
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2017/05/19
I originally had Tenergy 05 on my forehand and Rakza X Soft on my backhand, but after trying Rakza X, I switched my forehand from 05 to Rakza X. Using it, I feel like this rubber actually surpasses Tenergy. You get spin whether you swing through cleanly or you're off balance. The speed is great too, and I don't feel like I'll lose in mid-distance topspin rallies. The trajectory is also unique, so opponents seem to have a hard time with it, which leads to points easily. The stability is also very high, so I'd definitely recommend giving it a try.
All Speed Spin Control Hardness Little hard
Racket recommended use Zhang Jike ALC
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Detachment (Experience: ２〜３ years) Used by god-tier players
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2017/05/04
The sheet has a cloudy color, and the sponge is a cream color with coarse pores and is on the slightly hard side.
Compared to other tension-type inverted rubbers, it feels a bit softer.
It feels easy to hit with — drives grip well and the ball has good pace, so opponents seemed to have a hard time returning it.
It's easy to use on both forehand and backhand.
I think it's good for people trying a tension rubber for the first time.All Speed Spin Control Hardness Little hard
Racket recommended use VIOLIN
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Sho-go (Experience: １１〜２０ years) Harder than I thought
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2017/04/28
I used to use this one.
I felt it really transmits that characteristic Rakza impact strength.
That said, it's the hardest in the Rakza lineup. The sheet is firm, giving it a solid, German-made feel.
Also, even though it's advertised as non-slip, it slips unless you sink the ball in firmly enough.
Especially for players who brush the surface lightly, it seems to slip unless you make solid contact before brushing.
If you can make solid impact, you get really excellent shots, and it produces high, stable spin no matter how you touch the ball — but bringing out its full potential seems to require a certain level of skill and power.
It's also quite heavy, so if you're after stability and balance, Rakza 7 might satisfy you more.All Speed Spin Control Hardness Little hard
Racket recommended use Mizutani Jun ZLC
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Turtle-chan 2017 (Experience: １１〜２０ years) Astonishing grip power
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2017/04/19
Currently using it on my forehand.
Switched over from Nittaku's Fastarc G-1 (around 6000 yen).
The "grip" on the ball is strong, and I don't think you'll lose out in hard-hitting rallies.
I'm satisfied with the spin, speed, and bounce.
That said, the sheet is heavy, so to really bring out this rubber's strength — sinking the ball firmly into the sponge — you need enough swing power to make full use of it.
Solid and no-nonsense — I really like Yasaka rubbers.All Speed Spin Control Hardness Hard
Racket recommended use CLIPPER WOOD WRB
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