RASANTER R42

Everyone's rating [Hardness] Little soft
[Performance] Control and Spin to have excellent
RASANTER R42

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Averages reviews points

  • Rating: 8.81 / 10
  • 47 reviews
    • Speed:7.94
    • Spin:8.55
    • Control:8.66

    Your profile is spin driven. You are looking for maximum grip.

    As an advanced to high level player you will benefit from medium 42° sponge hardness taking full control on your spins.

    Your style is versatile and you are smart enough to combine top spin potential with a medium soft sponge to guarantee superior feedback and control.

    Add some extra speed in your stroke and the R42 will provide the dynamic performance you are looking for.

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    Specifications

    Price
    7,400 Yen(Include tax 8,140 Yen)
    Producer
    Andro
    Product code
    112287
    Customer Reviews SummaryAI Summary
    Highly rated as a balanced rubber for beginners to intermediate players, excelling in spin and control while lacking sufficient speed for elite-level athletes. Multiple reviews recommend back-side placement, with this rubber being particularly suitable for players seeking stability and finesse in short-range techniques.
    ■ Frequently Mentioned Points
    • Excellent grip and spin performance with strong grip strength
    • Back-side usage provides superior stability and control
    • Relatively easy execution of short-range techniques
    • Soft sponge makes it beginner-friendly
    • Moderate speed may feel insufficient for aggressive play
    ■ Representative Voices
    ▲ PositiveThe grip sensation is stronger than Rozena and it flies smoothly. The spin is easy to apply and stability is remarkable, making it ideal for drive-focused players seeking both speed and spin.
    ▽ CriticalThe soft sponge causes energy loss during strong impact shots, and lacks sufficient power for aggressive third-ball attacks. Additionally, the durability is relatively short, possibly due to a thin top sheet.

    Reviews by user

    • visitor

      Vega (Experience: 6〜10 years) Top-of-the-class rubber

      Reviews by user

      Used it on my backhand.
      At first the bounce was strong and hard to handle, but I got used to it quickly.
      For topspin drives, both brushing and sinking the ball in give good spin, and the ball comes out with real speed. People probably have the image that the short game is hard with this, but it's actually quite easy.
      Overall I think it's a well-balanced rubber with the quirks smoothed out.
      I highly recommend this rubber for drive players who want both speed and spin.

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      2018/03/02
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      9
      Control
      9
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use Freitas ALC

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    • visitor

      Kineti (Experience: 6〜10 years) Easy to use with real power

      Reviews by user

      Used on an inner carbon blade.
      On light shots, the softness gives a moderate bounce and a good sense of control, and when you really sink the ball in, the drive arcs through and drives straight in. It was a really comfortable rubber to use.
      Before this I was using Vega Asia DF and felt it was similar. The Vega Asia DF grips the ball more on the sheet surface, so even with an imperfect stroke you'd still get a decent shot back, but with the Rasanter, the more fully you swing through, the more the spin seems to increase.

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      2018/01/31
      All
      7/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      8
      Control
      7
      Hardness Soft
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    • visitor

      Oh, yeah (Experience: 6〜10 years)

      Reviews by user

      I used to have Rasant on my racket.
      Since it got discontinued, I decided to switch.
      Within the Rasanter line, the R42 feels like a cross between the Rasant Grip and the Rasant Beat, kind of like splitting the difference between the two.

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      2018/01/30
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      10
      Control
      9
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use JOOLA ARUNA OFF

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    • visitor

      That is Deneb Altair VEGA (Experience: 6〜10 years)

      Reviews by user

      I normally use VEGA, but decided to try this one out. The feel is similar to VEGA Europe. The spin is at least as good as VEGA Pro. The speed feels a bit more restrained than VEGA Asia.

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      2018/01/26
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      10
      Control
      9
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use Swat Power

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      Rinaichi (Experience: 6〜10 years)

      Reviews by user

      I switched from VEGA Europe. The sponge hardness is about the same, and the feel is similar in some ways too. For topspin drives and serves, it's easier to put spin on with this one.

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      2018/01/17
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      10
      Control
      9
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use Swat Carbon

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    • visitor

      Every one (Experience: 2〜3 years) Sheet? Because of UL...???

      Reviews by user

      I used it glued onto an andro 7-ply blade with a controlled bounce.
      The spin performance is outstanding, being part of the R series.
      If you have a hard, bouncy blade, I think it'd work fine on the forehand too.
      The sheet feels a little slippery, but it's fine as long as you swing through properly!

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      2017/12/15
      All
      7/10
      Speed
      5
      Spin
      7
      Control
      7
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use CS Seven professional off

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      Mr. Rice (Experience: 2〜3 years) Amazing lol

      Reviews by user

      I put it on my forehand. Even with normal forehand hitting, I could tell the arc was high. For topspin drives, I think you need to really grip the ball well or you won't get much spin.
      Since it's the R42, it should be 42 degrees, but it feels softer than that to me.
      The feel was on the firmer side. (Like G-1's feel but made even harder.)
      I think this rubber is good for people with money to spend, people with power, and people who hit drives by gripping the ball well.

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      2017/11/24
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      9
      Control
      10
      Hardness Soft

      Racket recommended use SK Carbon

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