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 2)

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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

    • nenntyaku2

      nenntyaku2 (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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    • Tabletennis-GT39

      Tabletennis-GT39 (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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    • visitor

      Sticky Rubber (Experience: 2〜3 years) Rubber for beginners

      Reviews by user

      The speed and spin are good for beginners. But once you get the hang of putting spin on the ball, you start to feel it's lacking.
      The control is good.
      But it's hard to use against backspin.
      Recommended as a beginner's first rubber.

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      2021/06/05
      All
      6/10
      Speed
      6
      Spin
      7
      Control
      9
      Hardness Soft

      Racket recommended use MEBEAULE α

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    • Switched to lefty

      Switched to lefty (Experience: More than 20 years)

      Reviews by user

      I think this is definitely a solid rubber for beginners
      I felt the ball sinks into the sponge better than with Mark V
      I just wish they made a max-thickness version

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      2021/01/21
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      8
      Control
      8
      Hardness Little soft
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    • visitor

      Chiquita (Experience: Less than a year) For your first rubber

      Reviews by user

      I think this is a good rubber for your first pair.
      I personally had Sriver EL on an SK Carbon blade.
      I borrowed it from a friend to try, and there's nothing you can't do with it.
      It's well-balanced, and I think it's good as your first rubber.
      Also, for your first blade, I wouldn't recommend something crazy bouncy like a Fly ATT Carbon.
      It'd be hard to handle. You're better off with something like an SK Carbon or a Duras.

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      2020/07/15
      All
      5/10
      Speed
      5
      Spin
      4
      Control
      5
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use FLYATT Carbon

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    • visitor

      High T-Layer Level MAX (Experience: More than 20 years) Very easy to use

      Reviews by user

      Well-balanced in every way, so I'd recommend it to beginners
      Also, it's easy to control, so it's the kind of rubber you should grab first when you start playing table tennis!

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      2020/06/21
      All
      7/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      8
      Control
      10
      Hardness Soft

      Racket recommended use Violin C

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    • visitor

      www (Experience: More than 20 years) A rubber that shows your skill level

      Reviews by user

      Easy to use! The control is fantastic. If you spin the ball well, you can get quite a lot of rotation on it. In short, it's a rubber that honestly reflects the skill of whoever's using it. Compared to today's bouncier rubbers, there's no denying it feels a bit tame. For beginners, though, it's the best.

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      2020/06/18
      All
      7/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      8
      Control
      10
      Hardness Soft

      Racket recommended use Innerforce Layer · ZLC-CS

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