Yasaka Mark V Inverted Rubber

A high-elasticity inverted rubber that serves as the baseline for Yasaka's performance values

An inverted rubber (a rubber with a flat surface that makes it easy to put spin on the ball) of the high-elasticity, high-friction type, built mainly from natural rubber. Yasaka expresses the performance of each of its rubbers with this rubber as 10. It suits players who value a balance of speed, spin and control.

Features

• The baseline of Yasaka's own ratings, with Speed, Spin and Control all at 10
• A high-elasticity, high-friction rubber made in Japan, built mainly from natural rubber
• Hardness is 40-45° according to Yasaka's published figure. Thickness can be chosen from Very thin to Extra thick
• The manufacturer positions it as the original high-elasticity, high-friction rubber

Recommended for

• Players looking for an inverted rubber with balanced performance
• Players who want to start by trying the baseline rubber
• Players who want to fine-tune their setup by choosing the thickness in small steps

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• Speed, spin and control are in balance
• A wide choice of thicknesses, from Very thin to Extra thick
• Serves as the reference when comparing the performance of other Yasaka rubbers

Things to consider

• It is not specialized in any one performance trait, so it may feel lacking to players who want a strong personality
• Some combinations of color and thickness may not be offered
• Sold as a single sheet of rubber. To put rubber on both sides, please prepare two sheets

Specifications

Speed, Spin, Control, Sponge hardness are Yasaka's own published ratings; they cannot be compared with other manufacturers' figures.

FAQ

Q. What does the performance value "10" mean?

A. Yasaka expresses the values of its other rubbers with the performance of the Mark V as 10. They cannot be compared with the figures of other manufacturers.

Q. Which thicknesses can I choose?

A. You can choose from Very thin to Extra thick. Depending on the color, some thickness combinations are not offered.

Before you buy

• This item is ordered from our supplier after you place your order, then shipped from Japan.
• If it is out of stock at the manufacturer or supplier, delivery may take longer. If a restock is not expected, we may cancel your order. We will contact you by email in either case.
• Ships from Osaka, Japan by Japan Post. We ship this item to the United States, Australia and Brazil. Shipping fees are shown at checkout.
• United States: we prepay the US import duty. It is included in the shipping fee shown at checkout, so there is nothing to pay on delivery.
• Australia: no import duty or GST for orders of A$1,000 or less.
• Brazil: import taxes (about 93–100% of the order value including shipping) are paid by the recipient on delivery. Your CPF number is required for customs; we will ask for it by email after you order.
• The racket is sold separately. The price is for one sheet of rubber.
• Use table tennis glue to attach the rubber. Covering the surface with protection film after play helps it last longer.
• Images are for illustration. Colors may look different depending on your screen.
• Specifications and design may change without notice.