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

      Saabu life (Experience: 4〜5 years) An all-purpose rubber with medium hardness

      Reviews by user

      I've been using this on various blades I own ever since it came out.
      Before this I had the Soft version, but
      this one combines the X's hard sheet with a soft sponge, making it overall a medium-hardness rubber.
      It has a good amount of both spin and speed, and the control is good too —
      whether on forehand or backhand, an all-wood blade or a composite one, no matter what blade you pair it with, it's a versatile rubber.
      Its one weak point is that, because the sheet is natural rubber, it's a little heavy.

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      2017/06/30
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      9
      Control
      10
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use Seputia C

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    • visitor

      Tenary (Experience: 2〜3 years) It lifts the ball on its own

      Reviews by user

      I put this on a Butterfly Viscaria.
      I used it on the backhand, and since the ball lifts up on its own, techniques like attacking backspin and mid-distance counters were really easy to pull off.
      It flies more than the 7 Soft, but it was easy to use.
      Also, since it's on the heavier side, I think it's worth trying at least once if you're confident in your swing.

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      2017/06/29
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      9
      Control
      9
      Hardness Little soft
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    • Nyakky ★

      Nyakky ★ (Experience: 6〜10 years)

      Reviews by user

      It's labeled Soft, but I think it's a normal hardness. There's about a ±5 variance in hardness between units, so I'd recommend weighing it before you buy.

      I have it on my backhand, but it would suit the forehand too. It doesn't bounce on its own unexpectedly, so I think it's a really easy rubber to handle. Since it's a non-slip sheet, it really doesn't slip, but be careful because it's also easily affected by the opponent's spin.

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      2017/06/02
      All
      6/10
      Speed
      5
      Spin
      7
      Control
      5
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use INFINITY VPS V

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    • GK

      GK (Experience: 6〜10 years) Works for forehand or backhand!

      Reviews by user

      It has a moderate hardness that makes it easy to use on both forehand and backhand.
      The grip is high, and it really lifts the ball and lets it sink in. The arc is very stable and easy to keep on the table. It has plenty of spin and distance too — it's a rubber that makes you feel like you've gotten better.
      The unfortunate part is that it doesn't last very long, and it suddenly starts slipping.

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      2017/04/10
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      9
      Control
      9
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use Swat

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    • visitor

      Application (Experience: 6〜10 years) Compatibility with the other rubber

      Reviews by user

      Hey there, I'm a topspin drive player who uses Hurricane rubbers. Like it says in the title, this is a rubber where compatibility with whatever you have on the other side really matters.
      Personally, since it has a decent amount of speed and bounce, I think attacking players should either put this on both sides, or pair it with something like G-1.
      For defensive players, it depends on whether you're a chopper or a blocker, but I think the key isn't really about the rubber itself so much as having the flexibility to make the most of Rakza❗
      There probably aren't many people like me, but I have [Rakza X Soft] on one side and [Hurricane Neo 3] on the other. This combination is surprisingly good — with a shakehand racket you can flip sides, hit a drive one moment, and then play a stop the next.

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      2017/03/26
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      7
      Control
      4
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use Swat

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    • Lakeside Takuto

      Lakeside Takuto (Experience: 6〜10 years)

      Reviews by user

      It's not that soft
      It doesn't feel like there's as much of a difference as between the 7 and the 7 Soft
      But it's really easy to use
      My impression is that it's a rubber that can do it all

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      2017/03/19
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      8
      Control
      5
      Hardness Little soft
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    • visitor

      Cancer-chan (Experience: 6〜10 years) Anyone should be satisfied (probably)

      Reviews by user

      The grip really is the main appeal.
      When it comes to the power and stability of topspin drives, I felt this is up there with the higher-end inverted rubbers.
      I think anyone who tries it will be satisfied with this rubber.

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      2017/03/14
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      10
      Control
      8
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use MA LIN EXTRA OFFENSIVE

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