Yasaka Rakza X Soft Rubber

An NSS sheet and a softer sponge that make drives easier to keep steady

The Rakza X Soft is an inverted rubber (a rubber with a flat surface that makes it easy to put spin on the ball) from Yasaka. An NSS sheet is paired with a softer sponge, making the ball easier to catch even when you cannot hit in hard. It makes it easier to get the feel of putting spin on the ball and suits players who want steady drives.

Features

• The topsheet is NSS (Non Slip Sheet), which emphasizes grip.
• The sponge is on the soft side, with a manufacturer-published hardness of 40–45°.
• Yasaka's own ratings (Mark V = 10) are Speed 10+, Spin 14 and Control 10+.
• A combination that makes it easier to grip the ball and put spin on it, with an emphasis on drive stability.
• Country of production: Germany. Choose from three thicknesses and two colors.

Recommended for

• Players who are practicing drives and want to get the feel of putting spin on the ball
• Players whose games often involve hitting drives in succession
• Players who want to emphasize the feeling of gripping the ball with a softer sponge

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• Spin is set high at 14 on Yasaka's own rating.
• Even when you cannot swing through hard, it is easy to catch the ball and put spin on it.
• Three thicknesses to choose from make it easy to match your racket and preference.

Things to consider

• The Speed rating is 10+. If strong bounce is your first priority, please compare other models as well.
• The figures are Yasaka's own ratings and cannot be compared with other manufacturers' values.
• The racket and glue are sold separately (this is a single rubber sheet).

Specifications

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

FAQ

Q. Can I use it while I am just starting to learn drives?

A. The manufacturer aims it at players from those still learning drives up to advanced players. It is a rubber you can choose from the stage when you start practicing drives.

Q. What are the Speed and Spin figures based on?

A. They are Yasaka's own ratings, with the Mark V set at 10. They cannot be compared with other manufacturers' figures.

Q. Does it come with a racket?

A. No. This is a single rubber sheet. You need table tennis glue to attach it to a racket.

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 Australia and Brazil. It cannot be shipped to the United States. Shipping fees are shown at checkout.
• 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.