ORIGINAL EXTRA

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

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Averages reviews points

  • Rating: 6.17 / 10
  • 46 reviews
    • Speed:4.59
    • Spin:5.59
    • Control:7.93

    Reviews of ORIGINAL EXTRA. Players who use Rubber evaluate various points such as hardness of the sponge, speed, control, spin, and feel at impact thoroughly.

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    Specifications

    Price
    2,700 Yen(Include tax 2,970 Yen)
    Producer
    Yasaka
    Product code
    B-21
    Speed
    8+
    Spin
    Nine
    Control
    Twelve
    Hardness
    35 ~ 40 °
    Customer Reviews SummaryAI Summary
    Highly rated as a beginner-friendly rubber with widespread praise, but consistently noted for becoming insufficient as skills improve. Control performance and durability are well-received, though speed and spin limitations lead mid-level players to recommend upgrading to higher-tier alternatives.
    ■ Frequently Mentioned Points
    • Superior control performance ideal for mastering fundamentals
    • Excellent durability lasting 6-12 months or longer
    • Soft sponge suitable for close-to-table techniques
    • Affordable price point perfect for beginners' first rubber
    • Becomes limiting once players progress to intermediate level
    ■ Representative Voices
    ▲ PositiveControl is outstanding for technique acquisition. Spin catches easily and durability is long-lasting. Definitely an excellent rubber for beginners with sufficient performance for learning basics.
    ▽ CriticalEven modern beginners rarely use this rubber. It doesn't bounce well and is inadequate for contemporary table tennis. Players inevitably need to upgrade to alternatives like Mark V once they improve.

    Reviews by user

    • Poseidon

      Poseidon (Experience: Less than a year) Great for beginners

      Reviews by user

      It's very easy to use if you're a beginner, but once you move past that stage, it feels quite lacking.

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      2017/02/05
      All
      3/10
      Speed
      2
      Spin
      4
      Control
      5
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use Septear

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    • I love Coca-Cola

      I love Coca-Cola (Experience: 2〜3 years) It's cheap, but

      Reviews by user

      Being cheap is good for beginners just starting out, but once you get into drives or the short game, you'll definitely need to upgrade.
      I don't think you can win with this one.

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      2026/07/05
      All
      7/10
      Speed
      5
      Spin
      6
      Control
      4
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use FLYATT Carbon

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    • visitor

      Rallys believers (Experience: Less than a year) A rubber suited for beginners

      Reviews by user

      This is suited for beginners. Back when I bought it I didn't really understand blades yet, so I ended up with a carbon blade. This was also my first rubber. I used it on my forehand, and even trying my friends' rubbers now, this one feels quite soft. The spin is about so-so. Same with the speed.
      I can drive reasonably well with it. Serves have decent bite too. I think it's one of the best choices for beginners. It lasts a very long time, but I switched because I started wanting more.
      It's also cheap, so I highly recommend it as a first rubber. That said, like others have said, once you move past beginner level it probably starts to feel pretty lacking. Sorry for the long review.

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      2026/01/10
      All
      7/10
      Speed
      5
      Spin
      4
      Control
      9
      Hardness Soft

      Racket recommended use EARLEST CARBON +

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    • visitor

      Heka (Experience: 4〜5 years) Perfect as your first rubber

      Reviews by user

      This was my first rubber. As long as you can watch the ball, hit it, and send it back properly, you won't have any trouble. It even puts a bit of spin on the ball. Once you get somewhat comfortable with driving, I think it's fine to move on to something like GTT or Mark V. That said, don't expect a lot of power from this one — rely on another rubber for that. You get used to it eventually, but as far as drives go, loop drives were easier to do than flat drives.

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      2023/09/11
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      5
      Spin
      7
      Control
      9
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use ALLROUND EVOLUTION CR WRB

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    • visitor

      GETTER02 (Experience: 11〜20 years) A rubber whose biggest strengths are control and ease of use

      Reviews by user

      The bounce is weak, so you won't get a ball flying off just by touching it.
      On top of that, it doesn't have that automatic feel where the rubber does the work for you, so some people might think "what a useless rubber this is!"

      But personally, I love this rubber and keep using it.

      Here's why:

      ① Compared to today's rubbers, it's less sensitive to the opponent's spin, so I make fewer mistakes on receive.
      ② There's a bit of that "grabbing" feeling you get from hitting hard with a Mark V, and it shows up even on soft shots, so I get a strong sense that I'm controlling the ball myself.
      ③ Because the bounce is weak, it gives me time to recover after hitting, and it also makes it easy to do things like stops or long-pips-style blocks and chops that kill the ball's momentum
      ④ Even though the bounce is weak, when you really hit hard there's still decent speed and spin, which creates a gap compared to how slow the soft shots are. Opponents who are used to the speed of tension rubbers tend to get stuck in that gap.
      ⑤ It's cheap.
      ⑥ It lasts a long time. Depending on the person, it might last over 3 months.
      ⑦ The rubber is super lightweight. Easy to use in both practice and matches.

      That's about it.

      If you're not sure which rubber to pick, giving this one a try might be a nice change of pace.

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      2023/05/26
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      5
      Spin
      6
      Control
      10
      Hardness Soft
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    • sticky gorilla

      sticky gorilla (Experience: 6〜10 years) Tough to use in modern table tennis

      Reviews by user

      It basically doesn't have much bounce. I think it's good for choppers who prioritize stability or a grinding style.
      Since it's soft, the ball drops when you hit it hard.

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      2023/03/15
      All
      4/10
      Speed
      2
      Spin
      2
      Control
      9
      Hardness Soft

      Racket recommended use Swat

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    • Table tennis - GTR

      Table tennis - GTR (Experience: 2〜3 years) For beginners

      Reviews by user

      This rubber is super soft.
      The control is outstanding, making it perfect for learning new techniques.
      It generates a good amount of spin, but the trade-off is that it's a bit slower.
      I think it's great as your first rubber.
      If you're just starting table tennis, definitely give this a try!

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      2022/08/08
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      5
      Spin
      7
      Control
      8
      Hardness Soft

      Racket recommended use Trinity carbon

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