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.

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    • Tom

      Tom (Experience: ２〜３ years)

      Reviews by user

      The control is good, spin grips easily, and topspin drives were very easy to hit. I think it suits both the forehand and backhand.

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      2017/05/27
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      8
      Control
      8
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use FLYATT Carbon

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    • GK

      GK (Experience: ６〜１０ years) If you can master it…

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      I used the Ultra Max thickness.
      Rallies, blocks, and counters all had a power I'd never felt before. The ball sinks in, launches off, and just powers through. You can feel it the moment you hit it — this is a totally different rubber from what I've used before.
      That said, the moment I tried a brushing or grazing stroke, the power and stability disappeared. The feel for lifting backspin with a topspin drive is so different that, honestly, I couldn't handle it well. If you keep your contact point up, stay low, and swing through almost horizontally, it fires off in an incredible trajectory — but if your form breaks down and your contact point drops...
      The rubber's performance is amazing, but it's hard to master. I heard using a thinner sponge makes it feel like a completely different rubber, so I'd like to try that version next.

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      2017/04/27
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      8
      Control
      9
      Hardness Little soft
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    • Takuto

      Takuto (Experience: ４〜５ years) A bit harder than 05 FX!

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      Reference rubber
      - Tenergy 05 (referred to as 05 below)
      (scoring everything out of 13 points)
      Compared to 05, the biggest difference is that spin grips even better.
      I'd say it leans more toward the backhand, but forehand players who focus on topspin rallies would probably like it a lot too.
      As for hardness, it feels softer than 05 and a bit harder than 05FX.

      Blades it pairs well with
      - A slightly harder 7-ply blade
      - Softer special materials like ALC
      Basically it seems to suit pretty much any blade!!

      Who this suits
      - Anyone currently using Rasant Grip
      You can switch without hesitation. You'll be amazed at the stability.
      - Anyone using German spin-oriented rubbers like Evolution
      - Anyone using Rakza X Soft
      - Anyone who feels 05FX is a bit too soft
      *People currently using 05 or 05FX might often not want to switch to this one.


      This has been the best rubber for me so far! If you're curious, I'd definitely recommend giving it a try. The price is a bit on the high side, but I think it's worth trying.
      I've written a lot here, but this is just my personal opinion, so I hope it's useful as a reference.^ ^
      Thanks for reading all the way to the end!

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      2017/04/17
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      7
      Control
      10
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use WANOKIWAMI REN OFF

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    • visitor

      Original Razanto (Experience: ６〜１０ years)

      Reviews by user

      Compared to Rasant Grip, it feels like the spin and control have been improved.
      If you're after speed, I think the R50 or V47 would be a better choice.

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      2017/04/03
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      10
      Control
      9
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use Ai Fukuhara PRO · ZLF

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    • visitor

      Not take even a single certificate of merit ... (Experience: ２〜３ years) Easy to use rubber!!

      Reviews by user

      I put this on my backhand and used it. It was really easy to use, and flicks and blocks were great. If you don't put proper spin on your topspin drive, the ball comes out light. Also, my blocks stop the ball really dead.

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      2017/03/30
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      8
      Control
      10
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use FLYATT Carbon

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    • visitor

      (Experience: ４〜５ years)

      Reviews by user

      The topspin drive really zips off the rubber, so you can both punch through shots and break down blocks.

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      2017/03/24
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      6
      Spin
      10
      Control
      9
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use HURRICANE KING 2

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    • visitor

      Ping-pong Pis (Experience: １１〜２０ years) It's stable, but.....

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      I'm using this on my backhand. Its strength is that both topspin drives and flat hits land solidly on the table with good stability. Personally, what I liked best was the fast-paced exchanges close to the table. Spin didn't feel like it grips all that much — if anything, the previous model, Rasant Grip, felt like it had more spin. Also, R42 is so soft that it makes a really loud metallic sound off the blade (lol)

      Overall, since the sponge is very soft, you can generate speed even with a light touch, but the spin isn't all that strong
      (you can put spin on it if you try, but) the ball also feels lighter, which I felt was a drawback.

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      2017/03/21
      All
      7/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      6
      Control
      5
      Hardness Soft

      Racket recommended use Forutiusu FT

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