{"product_id":"yasaka-rakza-z-rubber","title":"Yasaka Rakza Z Inverted Rubber","description":"\u003cp class=\"kidspo-catch\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA tacky topsheet and a firmer sponge, combining spin with rebound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"kidspo-lead\"\u003eRakza 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe topsheet is a newly developed tacky sheet, a surface that makes spin easy to apply.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePaired with a firmer sponge, it keeps its rebound even though the topsheet is tacky.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOn Yasaka's own rating scale (Mark V = 10), Speed is 11-, Spin is 14+, and Control is 9.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe manufacturer's published hardness is 47-52°. The country of production is Germany, and you can choose from two thicknesses and two colors.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlayers who want to attack by making use of the spin of a tacky rubber\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlayers who want power in rallies as well as spin\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIntermediate and advanced players who can swing fully through a firmer rubber\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePros and things to consider\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePros\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eOn Yasaka's ratings, spin is set on the high side at 14+.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eA firmer sponge is paired with the tacky topsheet to give it rebound as well.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThings to consider\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe Control rating is 9, so it may feel difficult for players who put ease of handling first.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOnly two thicknesses, Thick and Extra thick, are offered, with no Medium-thick.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe racket and glue are sold separately (this is a single rubber).\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable class=\"kidspo-spec\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eYasaka (Yasaka Co., Ltd.)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eHybrid Energy-type inverted rubber\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eSpeed\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e11-\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eSpin\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e14+\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eControl\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eSponge hardness\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e47–52°\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eColor options\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eRed \/ Black\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eThickness options\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eThick \/ Extra thick\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eItem number\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eB-87\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eGermany\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"kidspo-note\"\u003eSpeed, Spin, Control, Sponge hardness are Yasaka's own published ratings; they cannot be compared with other manufacturers' figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdl class=\"kidspo-faq\"\u003e\u003cdt\u003eQ. What is a tacky rubber?\u003c\/dt\u003e\u003cdd\u003eA. 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.\u003c\/dd\u003e\u003cdt\u003eQ. What are the Speed and Spin values based on?\u003c\/dt\u003e\u003cdd\u003eA. They are Yasaka's own performance ratings, with Mark V set at 10. They cannot be compared with other manufacturers' figures.\u003c\/dd\u003e\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBefore you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul class=\"kidspo-notes\"\u003e\u003cli\u003eThis item is ordered from our supplier after you place your order, then shipped from Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eShips 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAustralia: no import duty or GST for orders of A$1,000 or less.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBrazil: 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe racket is sold separately. The price is for one sheet of rubber.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eUse table tennis glue to attach the rubber. Covering the surface with protection film after play helps it last longer.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eImages are for illustration. Colors may look different depending on your screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSpecifications and design may change without notice.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"YASAKA","offers":[{"title":"Red \/ Thick","offer_id":67596558565558,"sku":"YSK-B87-23-A","price":5350.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ Extra thick","offer_id":67596558598326,"sku":"YSK-B87-23-TA","price":5350.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ Thick","offer_id":67596558631094,"sku":"YSK-B87-90-A","price":5350.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ Extra thick","offer_id":67596558663862,"sku":"YSK-B87-90-TA","price":5350.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0507\/9079\/3398\/files\/61cJqsGr7wL.jpg?v=1791364314","url":"https:\/\/kidspo.top\/en\/products\/yasaka-rakza-z-rubber","provider":"KIDSPO-カジュアル\u0026スポーツブランドのお店-","version":"1.0","type":"link"}