Yasaka Anti Power is a high-quality anti-spin table tennis rubber developed by Japanese manufacturer Yasaka, designed to neutralize opponent's spin and provide exceptional control. ITTF-approved, this rubber features a smooth, low-friction top sheet combined with a soft (~27.5°) sponge that provides stability and precision. With 2.0 mm sponge thickness, Yasaka Anti Power boasts low speed (38/100, ~4.8/20), minimal spin (11/100, ~1.4/20) and excellent control (70/100, ~8.8/20), making it an ideal choice for defensive players and combination attackers looking to disrupt opponents' rhythm and force errors. The rubber stands out with its low trajectory, resistance to incoming spin, durability and easy handling, making it suitable for strategic play and combination rackets. Yasaka Anti Power - it's control, stability and anti-spin versatility!

Key Features:

• Rubber Type: Anti-spin (inverted pimples, Inverted Anti-spin)

• Sponge Hardness: Soft (~27.5°)

• Sponge Thickness: 2.0 mm

• Speed: 38/100 (~4.8/20 on general scale)

• Control: 70/100 (~8.8/20 on general scale)

• Spin: 11/100 (~1.4/20 on general scale)

• Top Sheet Characteristics: Smooth, low-friction surface, neutralizes incoming spin, low trajectory

• Technologies: Anti-spin technology

• Color: Red, black (top sheet)

• Country of Origin: Japan

• Certifications: ITTF-approved

• Suitability: Defensive play, passive serve returns, blocking, combination attacking play, strategic play close to and far from table

Yasaka Anti Power stands out with its anti-spin properties, excellent control and ability to neutralize opponent's spin, suitable for defensive and combination players:

Top Sheet Composition: Smooth, low-friction surface based on anti-spin technology effectively neutralizes opponent's topspin, backspin or sidespin, reducing the effect of incoming rotation. The surface allows precise ball placement and disrupts opponent's rhythm, forcing errors. Compared to Yasaka Mark V (~42.5° sponge, ~10.0/20 speed), Anti Power offers significantly lower speed (~4.8/20) and spin (~1.4/20 vs ~7.5/20), but similar control (~8.8/20) and exceptional resistance to incoming spin.

Sponge: The soft (~27.5°) sponge provides excellent control and stability, absorbing opponent's shot energy and facilitating precise strokes. The sponge is faster than most other anti-spin rubbers, making it suitable for combination attackers who use Anti Power together with spin-oriented rubbers. Compared to Dr. Neubauer Anti Special (~25° sponge, ~3.5/20 speed), Anti Power sponge is slightly harder, offering higher speed (~4.8/20 vs ~3.5/20) and similar control (~8.8/20 vs ~9.0/20).

Anti-spin Technology: This technology reduces the effect of incoming spin, ensuring low-trajectory shots that disrupt opponents' rhythm. The rubber allows easy return of topspin or backspin balls with minimal rotation, making it effective in passive returns and blocks. Compared to Butterfly Tenergy 05 (~36° sponge, ~15.0/20 spin), Anti Power offers significantly less spin but higher control (~8.8/20 vs ~12.0/20) and exceptional resistance to incoming spin.

Spin and Trajectory: The Anti Power surface and soft sponge ensure low-trajectory shots (8.5/10) that are straight and controlled, facilitating blocks, pushes and defensive strokes. The rubber neutralizes opponent's spin, making it particularly effective against topspin shots and serves. Compared to Yasaka Rakza 9 (8.8/10 trajectory), Anti Power offers lower trajectory, making it suitable for defensive and strategic play. Compared to DHS Hurricane 3 Neo (~15.5/20 spin), Anti Power offers significantly less spin but easier handling and better control.

Control: Thanks to the soft sponge and low-friction surface, the rubber provides excellent control, especially when blocking, pushing, chopping and returning serves passively. Compared to Yasaka Mark V (~8.8/20 control), Anti Power offers similar control but significantly lower speed and spin, making it suitable for specific defensive styles.

Technical Specifications and Playing Characteristics:

Speed (38/100, ~4.8/20): Yasaka Anti Power is a slow rubber suitable for defensive strokes, blocks and pushes close to or far from table. The soft sponge provides minimal catapult effect that ensures precision and stability. Compared to Yasaka Mark V (~10.0/20 speed), Anti Power is significantly slower but more controllable in defensive play. Compared to Dr. Neubauer Anti Special (~3.5/20 speed), Anti Power offers slightly higher speed, making it suitable for combination attackers.

Control (70/100, ~8.8/20): The anti-spin surface and soft sponge provide excellent control, especially when blocking, pushing, chopping and returning serves passively. Compared to Yasaka Rakza X Soft (~9.3/20 control), Anti Power offers slightly less control but exceptional resistance to incoming spin. Compared to Butterfly Tenergy 05 (~12.0/20 control), control is lower but handling is easier in defensive play.

Spin (11/100, ~1.4/20): The Anti Power surface generates minimal spin, making it ideal for neutralizing opponent's spin and executing straight shots. Compared to XIOM Vega X (~16.1/20 spin), spin is significantly lower, but Anti Power is more effective in passive returns. Compared to DHS Hurricane 3 Neo (~15.5/20 spin), spin is minimal but handling is easier and control is higher.

Trajectory (8.5/10): Low, straight arc trajectory facilitating blocks, pushes and defensive strokes. Compared to Yasaka Mark V (9.0/10 trajectory), Anti Power offers lower trajectory, making it suitable for strategic play. When blocking, the trajectory is stable, suitable for passive and active blocks.

Sponge Thickness: 2.0 mm thickness ensures balanced control-speed combination suitable for defensive and combination play.

Gameplay Aspects:

Topspin Shots (6.5/10): The rubber is not designed for topspin shots but can be used for light topspin in combination play, especially due to soft sponge stability.

Blocking (9.6/10): Extremely effective in blocking topspin shots close to table, especially due to anti-spin surface that neutralizes incoming spin and stable trajectory.

Push Shots (9.4/10): Allows precise pushes against backspin or dead balls, especially due to low-friction surface and excellent control.

Counter-Hitting (8.8/10): Suitable for counter-attacks close to table, especially for combination attackers, due to faster sponge and anti-spin surface precision.

Smashing (8.0/10): Effective for flat hits in combination play, though lower speed limits power compared to offensive rubbers.

Serves & Receives (9.7/10): Extremely effective in passive (9.7/10) and active (9.5/10) receives due to exceptional resistance to incoming spin and superb control. Serves are limited due to minimal spin generation.

Flick Shots (8.5/10): Banana flicks are possible in combination play but limited by minimal spin generation, ensuring accuracy through control.

Compatibility with Blades:

Yasaka Anti Power pairs well with defensive and all-round blades that complement its control and resistance to incoming spin, or faster blades for combination rackets:

• Nittaku Barwell Fleet (~9.0/20 speed, DEF): Enhances rubber control and stability, ideal for defensive play.

• Donic Defplay Senso (~8.5/20 speed, DEF): Provides excellent control balance, suitable for defensive style.

• DHS Q968 Hurricane King National (~12.9/20 speed, OFF+): Complements rubber control in combination rackets, suitable for forehand side of attacking players.

• Butterfly Joo Saehyuk (~9.5/20 speed, DEF): Enhances rubber's defensive properties, suitable for defensive strategies.

• Yasaka Sweden Defensive (~8.0/20 speed, DEF): Ideal for players emphasizing control and defense.

Recommended to use Anti Power 2.0 mm for defensive play on defensive blades (e.g. Nittaku Barwell Fleet) or for combination rackets on faster blades (e.g. DHS Q968 Hurricane King National) together with spin-oriented rubber (e.g. Yasaka Rakza 7) to maintain racket balance and maximize control potential.

Additional Information:

Yasaka Anti Power is the most versatile anti-spin rubber, standing out with faster sponge compared to other anti-spin rubbers and high-quality construction. Compared to Dr. Neubauer Anti Special (~3.5/20 speed, ~9.0/20 control), Anti Power offers higher speed (~4.8/20) and similar control (~8.8/20), making it suitable for combination attackers. Compared to Yasaka Mark V (~10.0/20 speed, ~7.5/20 spin), Anti Power offers significantly lower speed and spin but similar control and exceptional resistance to incoming spin. Users highlight the rubber's "excellent control", "spin resistance" and "stability", though note it requires specific technique in attacking play. The rubber is durable, lightweight and offers excellent value for money, making it a popular choice among defensive and combination players. It is recommended to regularly clean the surface with a dedicated cleaner (e.g. Yasaka Rubber Cleaner) and use protective film to prevent damage. ITTF-approved, Yasaka Anti Power is suitable for competitions and ideal for players seeking reliable anti-spin rubber with balanced speed and control.

Who is Yasaka Anti Power For?

Yasaka Anti Power is designed for players seeking control, stability and spin neutralization:

• Defensive Players: Looking for rubber that neutralizes opponent's spin and provides excellent control.

• Combination Attackers: Using anti-spin rubber together with spin-oriented rubbers to disrupt opponents' rhythm.

• Close-to and Far-from Table Play: Effective in blocks, pushes, chops and passive serve returns.

• Serves & Receives: Extremely effective in passive (9.7/10) and active (9.5/10) receives due to resistance to incoming spin.

• Players Seeking Strategic Advantage: Optimal for those wanting rubber that disrupts opponents and reduces error probability.

Yasaka Anti Power Advantages:

• Speed (4.8/20): Low speed suitable for defensive strokes, blocks and pushes.

• Control (8.8/20): Excellent control, especially when blocking, pushing, chopping and returning serves passively.

• Spin (1.4/20): Minimal spin, ideal for neutralizing opponent's spin.

• Trajectory (8.5/10): Low, straight arc trajectory facilitating blocks and defensive strokes.

• Anti-spin Technology: Neutralizes incoming spin, disrupts opponents' rhythm.

• Light Weight: Improves handling and reduces fatigue in long rallies.

• Durability: Smooth surface ensures long lifespan.

• Value for Money: Affordable price for high quality and performance.

• High Quality: ITTF-approved, suitable for competitions.

Compared to Yasaka Mark V, Anti Power offers significantly lower speed and spin but similar control and exceptional resistance to incoming spin, making it suitable for specific defensive styles. Compared to Butterfly Tenergy 05, the rubber offers less spin and speed but higher control and easier handling in defensive play. Yasaka Anti Power is ITTF-approved, competition-ready and ideal for players emphasizing control, stability and spin neutralization. Its anti-spin technology ensures strategic advantage and reliability. Yasaka Anti Power - it's control, stability and anti-spin versatility!

Yasaka Anti Power

Yasaka Anti Power

Yasaka Anti Power