Yasaka Rakza 7 is a high-quality offensive table tennis rubber developed by Japanese manufacturer Yasaka, featuring an excellent balance of speed, spin and control, making it ideal for modern attacking play. ITTF-approved, this rubber combines a sticky natural rubber top sheet with a medium-hard (~45°) Power Sponge that ensures strong spin, controlled power and stability. Available in 1.8 mm, 2.0 mm or max thickness, Yasaka Rakza 7 boasts high speed (87/100, ~10.9/20), strong spin (88/100, ~11.0/20) and good control (63/100, ~7.9/20), making it an excellent choice for beginner and intermediate attacking players as well as modern defenders seeking versatile and reliable performance. The rubber stands out with its medium arc trajectory, excellent short game control, durability and affordable price, making it suitable for both forehand and backhand. Yasaka Rakza 7 - it's control, spin and versatile attack!

Key Features:

• Rubber Type: Inverted (Tensor)

• Sponge Hardness: Medium (~45°)

• Sponge Thickness: 1.8 mm, 2.0 mm, Max

• Speed: 87/100 (~10.9/20 on general scale)

• Control: 63/100 (~7.9/20 on general scale)

• Spin: 88/100 (~11.0/20 on general scale)

• Top Sheet Characteristics: Sticky natural rubber surface, strong grip, medium arc trajectory, precise ball placement

• Technologies: Hybrid Energy, Power Sponge

• Color: Red, Black (top sheet)

• Country of Origin: Japan

• Certifications: ITTF-approved

• Suitability: Powerful topspin shots, loop drives, counter-loop attacks, short game, blocking, close-to-table and mid-distance play, modern defensive play

Yasaka Rakza 7 stands out with its sticky surface, medium-hard sponge and balanced trajectory, making it ideal for players seeking reliable rubber for modern attacking play:

Top Sheet Composition: The sticky natural rubber surface, created using Hybrid Energy technology, provides strong grip that generates powerful spin during loop drives, topspin shots and serves. The surface "grabs" the ball, ensuring precise shots and stability when handling incoming spin. Compared to Yasaka Rakza X (~47.5° sponge, ~10.9/20 speed), Rakza 7 offers similar speed (~10.9/20), slightly higher spin (~11.0/20 vs ~10.6/20) and similar control (~7.9/20 vs ~8.8/20), but is more forgiving and easier to handle.

Sponge: The medium-hard (~45°) Power Sponge provides balanced speed and control, offering controlled power feel and stability in fast rallies. The sponge is slightly softer than Rakza X (~47.5°), offering similar speed (~10.9/20) but more forgiveness and easier handling. Compared to XIOM Vega X (~47.5° sponge, ~12.8/20 speed), Rakza 7 offers lower speed but similar spin (~11.0/20 vs ~12.5/20) and better control (~7.9/20 vs ~7.5/20).

Hybrid Energy and Power Sponge Technologies: Hybrid Energy technology combines the sticky surface with Power Sponge, creating a synergistic effect that generates strong spin and precise shots. The medium arc trajectory makes shots over the net easier, increasing success rate, while the sponge provides controlled power feel. Compared to Butterfly Tenergy 05 (~36° sponge, ~15.0/20 spin), Rakza 7 offers less spin but better control (~7.9/20 vs ~12.0/20) and easier handling for beginners.

Spin and Trajectory: The sticky surface and Power Sponge provide medium arc trajectory (9.0/10), facilitating loop drives, topspin shots and opening shots against half-long balls. The rubber effectively handles incoming spin, making it suitable for counter-loop attacks and passive returns. Compared to Yasaka Rakza Z (9.5/10 trajectory), Rakza 7 offers lower trajectory but more forgiveness and easier handling. Compared to DHS Hurricane 3 Neo (~15.5/20 spin), Rakza 7 offers less spin but more stable trajectory and easier handling.

Control: Thanks to the sticky surface and medium-hard sponge, the rubber provides good control, especially in short game, serves, passive returns and blocks. Compared to Yasaka Rakza 9 (~7.5/20 control), Rakza 7 offers better control (~7.9/20) and more forgiveness.

Technical Specifications and Playing Characteristics:

Speed (87/100, ~10.9/20): Yasaka Rakza 7 is a fast rubber suitable for topspin shots, loop drives, counter-attacks and blocks close to table or from mid-distance. The Power Sponge provides controlled power transfer for sufficient speed to defeat opponents. Compared to Yasaka Rakza X (~10.9/20 speed), Rakza 7 offers similar speed but more forgiveness. Compared to Nittaku Fastarc G-1 (~13.9/20 speed), speed is lower but control and spin are competitive.

Control (63/100, ~7.9/20): The Hybrid Energy surface and medium-hard sponge provide good control, especially in short game, serves, passive returns and blocks. Compared to Yasaka Rakza Z (~7.9/20 control), Rakza 7 offers similar control but easier handling. Compared to Butterfly Tenergy 05 (~12.0/20 control), control is lower but handling is more stable for beginners.

Spin (88/100, ~11.0/20): The sticky surface generates strong spin, especially during loop drives, topspin shots and serves, with sharp trajectory. Compared to XIOM Vega X (~12.5/20 spin), spin is lower but handling is easier. Compared to DHS Hurricane 3 Neo (~15.5/20 spin), spin is lower but trajectory is more stable and handling easier.

Trajectory (9.0/10): Medium arc trajectory facilitating loop drives, topspin shots and opening shots. Compared to Yasaka Rakza Z Extra Hard (9.5/10 trajectory), Rakza 7 offers lower trajectory but more forgiveness. When blocking, the trajectory is stable, suitable for active and passive blocks.

Sponge Thickness: 1.8 mm suits players seeking maximum control, 2.0 mm offers balanced speed-control mix, while max thickness enhances power effect for powerful loop drives.

Gameplay Aspects:

Topspin Shots (9.3/10): The rubber is extremely effective for topspin and loop drives, especially on both forehand and backhand, thanks to sticky surface's spin potential and Power Sponge stability. Suitable for opening shots and controlled rallies.

Blocking (9.2/10): Effective in blocking topspin shots close to table, especially due to Hybrid Energy surface stability and medium-hard sponge precision.

Push Shots (9.1/10): Allows precise pushes against backspin or dead balls, especially due to sticky surface's spin potential.

Counter-Hitting (9.3/10): Effective for fast counter-attacks close to table and from mid-distance, especially due to Power Sponge's controlled speed.

Smashing (9.0/10): Effective for flat hits, generating fast and precise trajectories with sufficient power.

Serves & Receives (9.4/10): Allows precise serve control, especially with sticky surface, and is effective in passive (9.4/10) and active (9.3/10) receives due to strong spin and control.

Flick Shots (9.3/10): Banana flicks are easily executed thanks to sticky surface and medium-hard sponge, ensuring accuracy and spin.

Compatibility with Blades:

Yasaka Rakza 7 pairs well with all-round, fast and defensive blades that complement its speed, spin and control:

• Nittaku Engent (~11.3/20 speed, ALL+): Enhances rubber's control and spin, ideal for backhand of all-round players.

• Donic Appelgren Allplay (~10.5/20 speed, ALL): Provides excellent control-spin balance, suitable for backhand or forehand.

• DHS Q968 Hurricane King National (~12.9/20 speed, OFF+): Complements rubber's speed and spin, suitable for forehand of attacking players.

• Butterfly Primorac (~10.8/20 speed, ALL+): Enhances rubber's control, suitable for beginners and all-round players.

• Yasaka Sweden Defensive (~8.0/20 speed, DEF): Ideal for modern defenders combining rubber's attacking properties with defensive chops.

Recommended to use Rakza 7 in 1.8 mm or 2.0 mm for backhand on all-round or defensive blades (e.g. Nittaku Engent) or 2.0 mm/max for forehand on faster blades (e.g. DHS Q968 Hurricane King National) to maintain racket balance and maximize control and spin potential.

Additional Information:

Yasaka Rakza 7 is one of the most popular rubbers in Rakza series, developed with Hybrid Energy technology that combines sticky natural rubber surface with Power Sponge, ensuring balanced speed, spin and control. Compared to Yasaka Rakza X (~47.5° sponge, ~10.9/20 speed), Rakza 7 offers similar speed (~10.9/20), slightly higher spin (~11.0/20 vs ~10.6/20) and similar control (~7.9/20 vs ~8.8/20), but is more forgiving and easier to handle for beginners. Compared to XIOM Vega Europe (~37.5° sponge, ~12.5/20 speed), Rakza 7 offers lower speed but similar spin and better control, making it suitable for players seeking stability and versatility. Users highlight the rubber's "excellent control", "strong spin", "forgiveness" and "durability", though note it may be too slow for extremely aggressive shots compared to ultra-offensive rubbers. The rubber is durable, offers excellent value for money and is easy to handle, making it suitable for various playing styles. It's recommended to regularly clean the surface with dedicated cleaner (e.g. Yasaka Rubber Cleaner) and use protective film to prevent damage. ITTF-approved, Yasaka Rakza 7 is suitable for competitions and ideal for players seeking reliable rubber with balanced speed, spin and control.

Who is Yasaka Rakza 7 For?

Yasaka Rakza 7 is designed for players seeking control, spin and versatility:

• Beginner and Intermediate Players (0-15+ years experience): Looking for easy-to-handle rubber with strong spin and speed, especially for forehand and backhand.

• Attacking Players: Emphasizing controlled topspin shots, loop drives, counter-loop attacks and blocks.

• Modern Defenders: Combining defensive chops with attacking shots on defensive blades.

• Close-to and Mid-Distance Play: Effective for topspin shots, loop drives, blocks, short game and serves.

• Serves & Receives: Allows precise serve control (9.4/10) and is effective in passive (9.4/10) and active (9.3/10) receives.

• Players Seeking Versatility: Optimal for those wanting rubber suitable for various shot types and playing styles.

Yasaka Rakza 7 Advantages:

• Speed (10.9/20): High speed suitable for topspin shots, loop drives, counter-attacks and blocks.

• Control (7.9/20): Good control, especially in short game, serves, passive returns and blocks.

• Spin (11.0/20): Strong spin, especially during loop drives and serves, with sharp trajectory.

• Trajectory (9.0/10): Medium arc trajectory facilitating topspin shots and attacks.

• Hybrid Energy Technology: Combines sticky surface with Power Sponge for strong spin and precision.

• Forgiveness: Easy to handle, reducing error probability.

• Durability: Natural rubber surface ensures long lifespan.

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

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

Compared to Yasaka Rakza X, Rakza 7 offers similar speed, higher spin and more forgiveness, making it suitable for beginners and all-round players. Compared to Butterfly Tenergy 05, the rubber offers less spin but better control and easier handling. Yasaka Rakza 7 is ITTF-approved, suitable for competitions, especially for players emphasizing control, spin and versatility. Its Hybrid Energy and Power Sponge technologies ensure exceptional performance and feel. Yasaka Rakza 7 - it's control, spin and versatile attack!

Yasaka Rakza 7

Yasaka Rakza 7

Yasaka Rakza 7