PLAXON 525 [Discontinued]

Everyone's rating [Hardness] Hard
[Performance] Speed and Control to have excellent
PLAXON 525

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Averages reviews points

  • Rating: 8 / 10
  • 7 reviews
    • Speed:9.29
    • Spin:6.57
    • Control:7.29

    andro PLAXON 525 for maximum power and precision!
    The hard sponge with high momentum and immense speed reservoir pushes the ball directly to the front without any detours.
    The special rubber surface catapults the ball with spin and pressure out of the racket.
    The outstanding surface structure maximizes the sweet spot (optimal hitting zone) in the hitting moment.

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    Specifications

    Price
    5,200 Yen(Include tax 5,720 Yen)
    Producer
    Andro
    Product code
    112253
    Speed
    116
    Spin
    108
    Control
    80
    Hardness
    52.5
    Customer Reviews SummaryAI Summary
    The Praxon 525 is highly rated for its speed performance and is favored by attacking players who prioritize fast attacks. However, some users note that its spin generation capability is limited, making it less suitable for players who rely heavily on topspin shots.
    ■ Frequently Mentioned Points
    • Excellent speed even with light swings
    • Stable blocking and counter-attacks with aggressive pace
    • Low spin generation and resistant to opponent's spin
    • Hard sponge provides good rebound characteristics
    ■ Representative Voices
    ▲ PositiveIt produces great speed and blocks easily with linear trajectory and stability. The smash power is exceptional.
    ▽ CriticalThe sheet has weak grip and is prone to slipping. Even with topspin attempts, rotation is difficult to generate, and it underperforms compared to Vega Pro.

    Reviews by user

    • Eichi

      Eichi (Experience: 6〜10 years) Feels like old-school speed tension?

      Reviews by user

      First off, the sponge has some firmness but isn't rock hard. The topsheet doesn't grip well, and even when you brush the ball to add spin, the grip is very weak and it slips easily.

      When you actually hit with it, the sound and feel on a flat shot are really good - it reminded me of the old Bryce, lol.
      The bounce has that same kind of feel, so it's hard to call it a rubber that bounces by today's standards.
      When I tried topspin drives, whether I brushed it thin or tried to sink the ball in, the spin just wouldn't take - in power, follow-through, and stability, it has that Bryce-like feel... actually, the Bryce grips the ball better, lol.

      I bought this myself to compare it with the Vega Pro, but in topsheet grip, bounce, stability, and sound on contact, I couldn't find a single point where it beat the Vega Pro.

      Since it's hard to put strong spin on the ball yourself, it's also less affected by your opponent's spin, so I think it's great for someone thinking about switching from short pips to inverted rubber.
      Also, since the bounce isn't too strong, you can block it firmly and keep it under control. Countering is difficult since it doesn't grip the spin, so it lacks stability there.

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      2016/11/20
      All
      4/10
      Speed
      5
      Spin
      4
      Control
      7
      Hardness Hard

      Racket recommended use Persson Powerplay Senso - V1

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    • break even

      break even (Experience: 2〜3 years) Easy to block!

      Reviews by user

      Good speed and easy to block with! Control and spin are so-so! Since it's easy to block with, I'd recommend putting it on the backhand!

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      2020/09/19
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      9
      Control
      9
      Hardness Little hard
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    • Anonymous

      Anonymous (Experience: 4〜5 years)

      Reviews by user

      Spin grabs really well. It's fast too. It's easy to use. The trajectory is straight and stable.

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      2019/05/03
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      8
      Control
      9
      Hardness Hard
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    • visitor

      Itchy (Experience: 2〜3 years) The best smash!

      Reviews by user

      I'm a junior high student and bought this on a senior teammate's recommendation. He uses it too... and his smashes are insane lol. I feel like the topspin drives have solid spin too. It's an easy rubber to use.

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      2017/09/25
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      7
      Control
      6
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use FORTIUS FT ver.D

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    • visitor

      Momotaro (Experience: 2〜3 years) Fastest

      Reviews by user

      It's fast, plain and simple. I'd recommend it for anyone who prioritizes smashing.

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      2017/05/20
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      5
      Control
      7
      Hardness Hard

      Racket recommended use Negia

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    • Vinegared rice

      Vinegared rice Makes table tennis fun

      Reviews by user

      First of all, the speed is incredible. It's fast even with a light swing, and the faster you swing, the faster it gets in proportion. It feels like no matter how hard you swing at full power, there's still more speed left in the tank. It doesn't pick up much of the opponent's spin, so for things like third-ball attacks, it feels like the shot goes in as long as you just swing. Blocking and counter-play are both really easy, and both give you fast, sharp shots. The spin you put on yourself is just so-so. Short-game play isn't impossible, but I wouldn't recommend things like the chiquita with it. If you're confident in your swing speed, this rubber might really transform for you.

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      2016/07/03
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      6
      Control
      5
      Hardness Hard
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    • visitor

      Ping-pong Pan Pong pin (Experience: 6〜10 years) Tried it out. It's hard.

      Reviews by user

      The sponge hardness is 52.5, which is hard, and it flies easily. All the Plaxon rubbers are speed-focused, and I felt the Plaxon 525 has the highest speed among them. I think it suits players with a fast-attack playing style.

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      2016/06/25
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      7
      Control
      8
      Hardness Hard

      Racket recommended use Tornado King speed

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