Yasaka Rakza Z Inverted Rubber

A tacky topsheet and a firmer sponge, combining spin with rebound

Rakza Z is a Hybrid Energy-type inverted rubber (a rubber with a flat surface that makes it easy to put spin on the ball) from Yasaka. It pairs a newly developed tacky topsheet with a firmer sponge. The model is designed to make spin easy to apply while also offering rebound that holds up in rallies.

Features

• The topsheet is a newly developed tacky sheet, a surface that makes spin easy to apply.
• Paired with a firmer sponge, it keeps its rebound even though the topsheet is tacky.
• On Yasaka's own rating scale (Mark V = 10), Speed is 11-, Spin is 14+, and Control is 9.
• The manufacturer's published hardness is 47-52°. The country of production is Germany, and you can choose from two thicknesses and two colors.

Recommended for

• Players who want to attack by making use of the spin of a tacky rubber
• Players who want power in rallies as well as spin
• Intermediate and advanced players who can swing fully through a firmer rubber

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• On Yasaka's ratings, spin is set on the high side at 14+.
• A firmer sponge is paired with the tacky topsheet to give it rebound as well.

Things to consider

• The Control rating is 9, so it may feel difficult for players who put ease of handling first.
• Only two thicknesses, Thick and Extra thick, are offered, with no Medium-thick.
• The racket and glue are sold separately (this is a single rubber).

Specifications

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

FAQ

Q. What is a tacky rubber?

A. It is a rubber with a topsheet whose surface has a sticky quality. Rakza Z pairs this with a firmer sponge to give it rebound as well.

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.