RASANTER R53

Everyone's rating [Hardness] Hard
[Performance] Speed and Spin to have excellent
RASANTER R53
RASANTER R53 RASANTER R53

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Averages reviews points

  • Rating: 9.49 / 10
  • 49 reviews
    • Speed:9.55
    • Spin:9.53
    • Control:7.96
    R53 - THE BEST RASANTER EVER!

    The new top rubber in the RASANTER family does not just differ in its sponge hardness. With R53, andro opens a new chapter in rubber technology. The R53 is the first rubber with the newly developed andro ENERGY CELL sponge that charges every topspin with outstanding dynamics. In the unforgotten World Cup match between GAUZY and XU XIN, the new sponge caused a stir for the first time. Now the R53 is ready for mass production as a complete system solution with a new top rubber - and is now available for all those who are confident to handle this rubber. The new R53, without a doubt, the sharpest andro rubber of all time.

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    Specifications

    Price
    7,600 Yen(Include tax 8,360 Yen)
    Producer
    Andro
    Product code
    112292
    Customer Reviews SummaryAI Summary
    A high-performance rubber that feels softer than its 53-degree hardness suggests, excelling in both speed and spin. However, it requires strong impact and technical skill to master, with most reviews indicating it is best suited for intermediate-level players and above.
    ■ Frequently Mentioned Points
    • Soft hitting feel despite high hardness, combining speed and spin well
    • Delivers powerful shots when sponge is compressed with strong impact
    • Heavy rubber that demands physical strength and arm power
    • Harder than R48 with superior smashes and drives
    • Difficult to control for intermediate players
    ■ Representative Voices
    ▲ PositiveDespite its hardness, the top sheet feels surprisingly soft. It offers top-class performance in speed, spin, and control all at once. When struck properly, the ball goes exactly where you aim.
    ▽ CriticalThough some say it feels softer than its hardness rating, after using R48 it clearly feels harder. Intermediate players cannot fully master it, and the weight is also a concern, so choosing this rubber carelessly is not advisable.

    Reviews by user

    • Shin Keika

      Shin Keika (Experience: 4〜5 years) Love it

      Reviews by user

      Put it on my backhand. Went with the Ultra Max thickness. Real men don't talk, they just use Ultra Max. If it's too heavy, hit the gym! Get swole!!  

      First, I didn't feel any hardness at all. There was no technique that felt awkward because it was too stiff.

      Push, stop... cutting and stopping the ball are relatively easy to adjust. It might float a bit at first, though.

      Backhand drive, chiquita... spin bites really well. But it doesn't grip so much that it's hard to control.
      Power drives, and drives from mid-distance or away from the table are also easy, and the ball comes out heavy and fast.
      Even if it turns into a loop drive, there's plenty of spin, so depending on the opponent it can make for a good rally ball.
      The spin comes automatically, and unlike the R50, you rarely get that "if you don't hit it just right it goes flat" problem.

      Block, counter... very easy to do. Blocks apparently have a bit of extension too. I can only really flick-counter myself, but it's very good — maybe it's less affected by incoming spin.

      The sheet grips with that same crisp, grabby feel as Tenergy, and I really liked that.

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      2020/01/08
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      10
      Control
      9
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use Zhang Jike ALC

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    • visitor

      s (Experience: 6〜10 years) A masterpiece

      Reviews by user

      You can put a lot of spin on your drives, though it's hard to aim for a precise spot.
      Serves don't bite as much, but YG serves are easy to do.
      The short game is easy.

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      2020/01/06
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      10
      Control
      9
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use APOLONIA ZLC

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    • STIGA maniac

      STIGA maniac (Experience: 11〜20 years) Doesn't feel like 53°, high-performance rubber

      Reviews by user

      I compared it with Rasanter R50. When I hit with it, it felt softer than the 53. Compared to the 50, the spin and the way the ball sinks in are both better, which makes low topspin rallies way easier to play. Maybe because I used the Ultra Max version, blocking sent the ball long at first, but I got used to it. At this price, I think it's a really good buy. For overall balance, Tenergy still wins, but I'm going to keep using this one!

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      2020/01/05
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      10
      Control
      6
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use INFINITY VPS V

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    • visitor

      sss (Experience: 2〜3 years) Depends on the player

      Reviews by user

      I used the Ultra Max version on my forehand. The feel on contact is very hard, and I felt that unless you fully commit to the swing, you easily end up hitting flat, spin-less shots. The rubber itself is very heavy, so if you put inverted rubber on both sides, I think you'd need to be pretty strong to swing through it properly — I'd recommend it for players running short pips on the backhand instead. If you swing through and really let the ball sink in, you get good spin and good speed, so if you can master it, it transforms your game.

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      2020/01/03
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      10
      Control
      10
      Hardness Hard

      Racket recommended use FLYATT Carbon PRO

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    • visitor

      sss

      Reviews by user

      The sponge hardness is 53 degrees, quite hard, but the ball sinks in easily and it's easy to handle. For serves, if you let the ball sink in as you hit, you get solid spin. In the short game, flicks come off very easily, and chiquita was stable and easy too. For drives, if you hit with a strong impact and really let the ball sink in, it sends out a nasty shot.

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      2019/11/30
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      10
      Control
      10
      Hardness Hard

      Racket recommended use FLYATT Carbon PRO

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    • visitor

      Inakappe Taishou (Experience: 6〜10 years)

      Reviews by user

      The sponge is hard — I'd been using Evolution MLP before, and this feels considerably harder than that.
      The ball comes off quickly, but the rubber holds the ball on its own, so you still get spin. That said, because it's hard, control is a bit tricky. In normal forehand hitting the speed is about average, but when you drive, you get a lot of spin and a lot of speed, and the ball gets heavy. It carries plenty far too, so playing from away from the table is easy.
      When you don't want the ball to fly, like in the short game or blocking, it stays nicely under control.
      As for downsides, the rubber itself is a bit heavy.

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      2019/11/19
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      8
      Control
      6
      Hardness Hard

      Racket recommended use LIBERTA SYNERGY

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    • visitor

      Man who loves table tennis (Experience: 4〜5 years) A rubber hiding the strongest potential

      Reviews by user

      I put it on a Timo Boll ALC and tried hitting with it.
      My impression was that the ball comes off quickly. But if you hit it while hooking the ball into the sheet like you would with a tacky rubber, it naturally sinks in and sends a fierce, sharp drive into the opponent's court. In the short game, since the rubber itself is hard, it was easy to use. It almost never loses out in a spin battle.
      As for downsides, it's quite heavy. I put on the Ultra Max version, and at first it was so heavy I couldn't swing it at all.
      I've used things like Tenergy and Rakza before, but out of everything I've tried, this is the easiest to handle, and it hides a monstrous amount of potential. I plan to keep buying it.

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      2019/10/28
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      10
      Control
      8
      Hardness Hard

      Racket recommended use Timo Boll ALC

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