Yasaka Rakza Z Extra Hard Inverted Rubber

A hard 52-57° sponge to back up powerful hitting

Rakza Z Extra Hard is an inverted rubber (a rubber with a flat surface that makes it easy to put spin on the ball) from Yasaka. It is a Hybrid Energy type that uses a hard sponge, suited to the attacking play of hard hitters who drive the ball in forcefully. It comes in Extra thick only.

Features

• It uses a hard sponge, with a manufacturer-published hardness of 52-57°.
• The manufacturer positions this rubber for hard hitters who hit with force.
• On Yasaka's own rating scale (Mark V = 10), Speed is 11-, Spin is 14+, and Control is 9.
• The country of production is Germany. It comes in Extra thick only, and you can choose from two colors.

Recommended for

• Players who are confident in their swing speed and want to attack with powerful hits
• Advanced players who want to attack with power using a hard sponge

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• The hard sponge makes it easier to turn strong impact into attacking power.
• On Yasaka's ratings, spin is also set on the high side at 14+.

Things to consider

• At 52-57° it is hard, and if your swing lacks strength you may not feel much bounce.
• The Control rating is 9, so it may be hard to handle for players who have just started.
• It comes in Extra thick only. The racket and glue are sold separately.

Specifications

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

FAQ

Q. Can I choose the thickness?

A. The manufacturer's specification is Extra thick only, so the thickness cannot be chosen. You can choose from two colors.

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

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

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.