RASANTER R50 [Discontinued]

Everyone's rating [Hardness] Pretty soft
[Performance] Spin and Speed to have excellent
RASANTER R50

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Averages reviews points

  • Rating: 8.95 / 10
  • 56 reviews
    • Speed:8.5
    • Spin:9.09
    • Control:7.09

    Your profile is spin driven. You will take the lead with spin at maximum speed.

    As a high to pro level player you have what it takes to master the power of this top level 50° hardness sponge boosting your topspin play.

    Your full throttle short strokes will activate unseen spin performance at maximum speed. Set a new benchmark with the R50 and be feared. Be honest to yourself and read above text about skills needed again.

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    Specifications

    Price
    6,900 Yen(Include tax 7,590 Yen)
    Producer
    Andro
    Product code
    112289
    Customer Reviews SummaryAI Summary
    Despite its high hardness, this rubber is praised for its surprising ease of grip and rotation performance, gaining popularity as an aggressive tool for advanced players. However, evaluation varies significantly depending on playing style and racket selection, as it requires sufficient muscle strength and technique.
    ■ Frequently Mentioned Points
    • Surprisingly easy to grip despite 50-degree hardness
    • Excellent balance of rotation and speed in drives
    • Ball characteristics change noticeably with impact strength
    • Demands advanced skills and physical power
    • Compatibility with racket greatly affects performance
    ■ Representative Voices
    ▲ PositiveHard rubbers allow the ball to run better, with strong contrast making weak shots stay down and hard shots fly far, providing high reliability in matches. Like Chinese rubbers, the ball quality becomes dynamic and leads to scoring.
    ▽ CriticalPlayers lacking muscle strength struggle significantly, as slower swings produce knuckleball shots. Fine touch techniques like stops and pushes are difficult due to hardness, making the rubber challenging for control-oriented play.

    Reviews by user

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    • visitor

      OK (Experience: ６〜１０ years) Hmm...

      Reviews by user

      I got this from an acquaintance who said it didn't suit them.

      It's definitely fast, but the control is bad. It doesn't really feel like it's gripping the ball for spin, and in fact it isn't putting much spin on it.

      I normally use a harder rubber, so I'm rating it against that, but it's not as good a rubber as people say.

      If I stop here it just sounds like complaining, so let me list the good points too.
      - Strong in topspin rallies
      It's fast and has at least a minimum amount of spin, so it drives into the opponent's court on a low trajectory.
      - Easy to use flat-hit (meeting) strokes
      It's really easy to smash backspin balls by matching your racket angle.


      Everyone feels differently about equipment, so I'm not sure how helpful my opinion will be, but this is a strong ally for players with powerful impact on the ball.
      If you consider yourself intermediate level or above, why not give it a try?

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      2017/08/23
      All
      5/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      8
      Control
      3
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use Swat

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    • Tacky-rubber drive man

      Tacky-rubber drive man (Experience: ４〜５ years)

      Reviews by user

      I use it on my backhand. Since my forehand is a tacky rubber, this one feels like it flies more than expected by comparison. Flicks and chiquitas are easy to do with it. I can also serve consistently from the backhand with it.

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      2017/08/21
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      6
      Spin
      9
      Control
      5
      Hardness Hard

      Racket recommended use BLOODWOOD

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    • visitor

      Hmm, So-So (Experience: ２〜３ years) Kinda meh

      Reviews by user

      Using this rubber, I felt it's really more for advanced players. Honestly, on serves, the ball tends to fly off before you can get much spin on it. Receiving felt like it could work out okay once you get used to it. With drives, the speed is there, but the ball often doesn't go where I intended, which stood out to me. I felt this isn't really a rubber for someone who's just starting out.

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      2017/08/15
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      7
      Control
      6
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use WANOKIWAMI AO OFF

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    • Naka

      Naka (Experience: ２〜３ years) Bounces a lot

      Reviews by user

      This is my impression after test-hitting it. First off, it bounces a lot. But once you get used to it, it's a really good rubber. It gets good spin and has a lot of bounce, so I think it suits players who drive from away from the table.

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      2017/08/11
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      9
      Control
      8
      Hardness Hard

      Racket recommended use Supercell carbon 2 off

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    • visitor

      Takuto (Experience: ４〜５ years) Maybe a bit too hard...

      Reviews by user

      I used the 2.0mm version on my forehand (I figured 2.3mm would bounce too much). My first impression was that it bounces really well, and maybe because the topsheet is thin, the ball sinks in nicely and gets good spin. I used to use G-1, and this feels a bit harder on contact than G-1. I think it's best used on the forehand (I felt it was too hard for the backhand). I heard the R50 in 2.3mm weighs 50g, so if you want to keep your blade light, I'd suggest either buying the 2.0mm version or using a thinner rubber on your backhand (this doesn't apply if your blade is already light, or if one side has long pips or short pips, though...). Since R50 felt hard to me, I think I'll try R47 in 2.0mm next. By the way, the reason I don't use 2.3mm is that it makes spin-focused play harder. This is just my personal opinion, but I hope it helps with your equipment choices.

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      2017/07/18
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      9
      Control
      7
      Hardness Hard

      Racket recommended use Innerforce Layer ALC

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    • visitor

      Lazzmann (Experience: ６〜１０ years) Masterpiece

      Reviews by user

      It's a hard rubber, but since the topsheet is thin,
      the ball sinks into it well and it's really easy to put spin on.
      I used the 2.3 sponge, but I think with 2.0, while the destructive power drops compared to 2.3, the spin is actually better. Both forehand and backhand hit with a lot of destructive power,
      so I think you can really break down your opponent's game with this.

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      2017/06/25
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      10
      Control
      8
      Hardness Hard

      Racket recommended use WANOKIWAMI REN OFF

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    • visitor

      Cutman (Experience: ４〜５ years) Yeah, this isn't a rubber for your average school club

      Reviews by user

      This really isn't a rubber you can just sell to the average player. It's built completely for pro-level use.

      I saw a middle schooler using it, and sure enough, they couldn't handle it properly.

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      2017/06/18
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      9
      Control
      6
      Hardness Hard

      Racket recommended use Joo Saehyuk

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