Rakza X Soft

Everyone's rating [Hardness] Little soft
[Performance] Spin and Control to have excellent
Rakza X Soft

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Averages reviews points

  • Rating: 8.62 / 10
  • 111 reviews
    • Speed:7.46
    • Spin:8.69
    • Control:8.62

    RAKZA X is the first rubber with NSS (New Surface System), Yasaka’s new production process to improve the grip of the rubber surface. NSS gives a stronger touch when hitting the ball, and the control in both attack and blocking is improved.
    In RAKZA X Soft the same surface rubber is working together with a relatively soft sponge, Feel Sponge, with good catapult effect. The combination of the elastic sponge and high grip top sheet increase the the feeling and improves the control of your game.

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    Specifications

    Price
    6,300 Yen(Include tax 6,930 Yen)
    Producer
    Yasaka
    Product code
    B-83
    Speed
    93
    Spin
    96
    Control
    71
    Hardness
    40 ~ 45 °
    Customer Reviews SummaryAI Summary
    The majority of reviewers highly praise the ease of imparting spin and control performance. However, many reviews point out insufficient speed, suggesting it is not suitable for power-oriented advanced players or hard rackets. It is recognized as a versatile, easy-to-use rubber for beginners to intermediate players.
    ■ Frequently Mentioned Points
    • Soft sponge makes spin easy even for beginners
    • Backspin attacks are easy to lift with stability
    • Speed is modest, not suitable for power-focused players
    • Excellent control performance, usable on both forehand and backhand
    • Slightly shorter lifespan, whitening occurs around 3 months
    ■ Representative Voices
    ▲ PositiveThe balance between soft sponge and sheet strength is excellent, allowing high-spin shots with minimal effort. It performs well for beginners through intermediate players on both sides, making it a cost-effective classic rubber.
    ▽ CriticalThe speed is slow, and hitting techniques like drives and short strokes are difficult to execute. For powerful players, the reaction is insufficient, making it unsuitable for advanced levels.

    Reviews by user

    • visitor

      Dra.ive (Experience: 4〜5 years) Good grip!

      Reviews by user

      The grip feel isn't quite up to the level of the G-1, but it's more stable for that. That said, I'd recommend using it as your third rubber. It's better to learn tension rubbers with something like Vega first before moving to this one. There's also a bit of a tendency for the ball to fly off on its own... d( ̄  ̄)
      Once you get used to it, it flies off with a really nasty trajectory.

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      2018/06/17
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      9
      Control
      8
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use INNERFORCE LAYER ALC.S

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    • edokko

      edokko (Experience: 4〜5 years)

      Reviews by user

      It's called Rakza X Soft, but the sponge itself is a mid-range 45 degrees, and including the sheet the overall hardness is 46.4 degrees, which is on the harder side. (The sheet is hard.) So it works perfectly fine on the forehand. The grip is very good, and the ball lifts without slipping, but despite that, the spin felt just okay to me.

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      2018/06/17
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      8
      Control
      8
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use Swat

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      Reviews by user

      I put it on my backhand side and used it.
      The consistency when you sink the ball in and drive is really outstanding.
      Because it's soft, it's also easy to place blocks exactly where you're aiming, so it's a rubber I can recommend to beginners too.
      The price is also reasonable, so if you're unsure what to put on your backhand, this is a solid go-to choice.

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      2018/05/25
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      7
      Control
      10
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use Awards offensive

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    • visitor

      Rice (Experience: 2〜3 years) Max-thickness starter guide

      Reviews by user

      It's soft, and if you focus on brushing the ball when you drive, it grabs spin and the ball really extends. It's also soft and easy to use, so this was the first time I put on max thickness — since it doesn't fly too far, it still lands on the table. It's a rubber suited to the backhand, but it also works on the forehand. You can also stop the ball with a block and then push it straight into the corner. Lastly, since this rubber is spin-focused, once it starts to feel lacking, switching to a harder rubber feels like a natural next step.

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      2018/04/25
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      9
      Control
      8
      Hardness Soft

      Racket recommended use CYPRESS T-MAX

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    • Alexandra

      Alexandra (Experience: 6〜10 years) Grip that lives up to its reputation

      Reviews by user

      I tried it out since I'd heard it's recommended for the backhand.
      As advertised, the grip is amazing.
      The sheet is just as hard as the regular Rakza X, so backhand serves get a ton of spin on them too.

      The sponge is a perfectly balanced 42.5 degrees, making this a versatile rubber that pairs well with both hard wood blades and special-material blades.

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      2018/04/09
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      10
      Control
      8
      Hardness Little soft
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    • visitor

      Smashman (Experience: More than 20 years) Stable!!

      Reviews by user

      Above all, it's consistent. I use it on my backhand, and it's a really strong rubber for backhand techniques like chiquita. The spin and speed are both great, so it would work well on both sides too!

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      2018/04/01
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      10
      Control
      9
      Hardness Soft

      Racket recommended use Timo Boll ALC

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    • Momiage Lupin

      Momiage Lupin (Experience: 11〜20 years) Very easy to use

      Reviews by user

      I feel like this suits people who think the Rakza 7 or X are too hard, or who prefer something a bit softer than a hard rubber.
      Compared to those rubbers, this one feels slightly weaker in terms of raw speed and spin performance, but speed and spin are both easy to generate, so I think it's a user-friendly rubber that pretty much anyone can handle.
      If your muscle strength or swing speed is average, or you're not confident in it, I feel like this X Soft suits you better.
      Considering the value for money, I think it's a good rubber.

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      2018/03/27
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      8
      Control
      8
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use LIBERTA SYNERGY

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