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: 6.27 / 10
  • 48 reviews
    • Speed:4.6
    • Spin:5.54
    • Control:7.92

    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.(Page 7)

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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 evaluated as a beginner-friendly fundamental rubber with excellent control and durability. However, as players improve, many feel it becomes insufficient in power and performance, prompting upgrades to higher-tier rubbers. Recommended primarily for basic skill acquisition.
    ■ Frequently Mentioned Points
    • Outstanding control performance and easy ball gripping
    • Soft sponge ideal for beginners learning techniques
    • Affordable with excellent durability for extended use
    • Limited speed and spin—adequate for beginners only
    • Excellent compatibility with carbon rackets
    ■ Representative Voices
    ▲ PositiveThe weak bounce provides recovery time between shots and superior control. Its stability makes stopping and blocking easier, offering a non-predictable playing style against opponents.
    ▽ CriticalPlayers experience insufficient power as they improve. Compared to modern bouncy rubbers, it feels subdued, and intermediate players find it limiting, making upgrades to Mark V necessary.

    Reviews by user

    • visitor

      Hitoha (Experience: 2〜3 years) A beginner favorite! An evolved classic

      Reviews by user

      I used a leisure-level pre-glued racket for a year, then switched to the Original Extra's Sanarion NK since it was cheap. It's aimed at beginners to lower-intermediate players, so I think it's a solid, safe rubber for polishing control and basic technique. You can't put much spin on it and the speed is slow, but it has a stable feel and it's easy to hit the ball where you're aiming, which is its strong point. It's also resistant to scratches, so if you take care of it properly it'll last a long time!

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      2017/10/28
      All
      4/10
      Speed
      1
      Spin
      1
      Control
      5
      Hardness Soft

      Racket recommended use SANALION S

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    • visitor

      Dcsyhi (Experience: 4〜5 years) For beginners

      Reviews by user

      Just like the title says.
      This was the first thing recommended to me when I went to a table tennis shop to buy my very first rubber and blade.
      First of all, it barely has any quirks.
      The fact that it lasts a long time is also a good point about this rubber.
      I'd recommend it to people starting table tennis in middle school.
      The reasons are: it's easy to handle, it doesn't get damaged easily (at least when I used it), and it's ideal for stepping up to intermediate level.
      By "stepping up" I mean it doesn't have any one standout strength, so it helps you notice what you're lacking yourself.
      Also, I don't remember the exact price, so the 2000 yen is a rough guess (sorry, the price is just a guess, lol).

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      2017/06/09
      All
      6/10
      Speed
      3
      Spin
      2
      Control
      3
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use Black Balsa 5.0

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    • visitor

      Poseidon (Experience: 2〜3 years) Suited for beginners, but....

      Reviews by user

      It suits beginners, but
      once you get to intermediate level, it becomes almost completely unusable. ...........

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      2017/01/27
      All
      1/10
      Speed
      1
      Spin
      1
      Control
      1
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use Septear

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      Imo JIN (Experience: 2〜3 years)

      Reviews by user

      I think this is meant for beginners.
      I don't see many people using it, but I think it's really good for building fundamental technique.

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      2017/01/19
      All
      3/10
      Speed
      2
      Spin
      2
      Control
      6
      Hardness Little soft
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    • visitor

      Secret (Experience: 2〜3 years) A rubber for beginners.

      Reviews by user

      A friend of mine uses this rubber, so he lent it to me. My impression after trying it is that, first of all, this rubber is for beginners. I think the basics are what matter most for beginners, so I'd recommend it to people who've been playing table tennis for less than a year and still feel unsure about their forehand or backhand strokes.

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      2016/12/21
      All
      5/10
      Speed
      3
      Spin
      2
      Control
      8
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use OMEGA EURO

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    • visitor

      Table Tennis-san (Experience: 6〜10 years) Best for beginners

      Reviews by user

      This was my very first rubber, and the ball stays stable — it's perfect for beginners who want to build a solid foundation.

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      2016/08/30
      All
      3/10
      Speed
      1
      Spin
      2
      Control
      5
      Hardness Soft
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