Which Yasaka setup would you choose?

[NetProphet]

Have you tried the Rakza X?

I have. Have tried X soft also when I went back to basics on my BH for a while, it was perfect for this imo.
I really like Rakza X. It's a bit more direct than 7 with a lower throw but it's very grippy, spinny and maybe just a touch faster.

 

[NetProphet]

D09c is scam rubber. First month throw is high.
After 20-40 hours the booster is done and IT is not sticky anymore, it is harder more grippy tenergy but throw is medium
I would choose if they pay me for using their equipment
Falck Carbon and Rakza Z on both sides
Or
Yasaka Sweden extra and Rakza XX on both sides

Can you tell me about the Rakza XX?
How does it compare to the regular Rakza X?
I have a club mate who uses it the past few months but I haven't got to try his racket yet

 

[NetProphet]

Which is the difference between X and Z?

Rakza Z is a Hybrid rubber, tacky "Chinese style" topsheet with softer "European" sponge.
Rakza X is a classis ESN rubber, spinny, fast and generally a good allround rubber.
The benefits of Z are easier control in the short game because the rubber is tacky it doesn't release the ball as quickly so short play with spin is easier.
But for FH I also preferred the Z for full blooded shots. It has a higher throw and imo more spin that made life more difficult for opponents.
X is a weapon too but for me it was a better BH rubber.

 

[NetProphet]

Its Factory boosted. I reglued and shrunk 0,5-1cm

That is massive shrinkage!
I haven't removed to reglue it yet but reading this hopefully I won't have to!
I have a bottle of the 90s speed glue in the drawer tho. Effect only lasts a few hrs but it does stretch/curl rubbers initially when applied.
I've used it to 'resize' rubbers before when moving then to different blades. Dunno how much it would effect the Dignics sponge but maybe worth a try?

 

[kevin.c]

What do you think about Rakza XX?

I've used Rakza X on bh on my Resonate Ai blade. Didn't think it require a faster rubber which is why I didn't get the Xx. I believe Xx would fit Fh as its a faster and more harder rubber. I prefer tacky slower rubbers on fh where XX its not my preference.

I do have a rising dragon 2 rubber that I haven't glued on to try yet.

 

[andzejgolot]

you just stretched the rubber too much when gluing it the first time

Nah. This rubber is hard. After one or two months it started to be soft. The booster gives you hardness. I still like it because it cost me a lot but for my training schedule month or two is exactly 3-5-7 days in PRO life, it depends how hard they hit.
The topsheet looks like new, so my mind it is in good place when I use it, but Nittaku Sieger PK 50 after 6 months is spinnier than 09c...

Rakza XX is fast its not sticky

 

[Topspinslinger]

Nah. This rubber is hard. After one or two months it started to be soft. The booster gives you hardness. I still like it because it cost me a lot but for my training schedule month or two is exactly 3-5-7 days in PRO life, it depends how hard they hit.
The topsheet looks like new, so my mind it is in good place when I use it, but Nittaku Sieger PK 50 after 6 months is spinnier than 09c...

Rakza XX is fast its not sticky

Boosting makes the rubber softer not harder tho🤣
A rubber has to "break in" which makes the rubber feel softer.
If you stretch your rubber it will feel harder, once you remove your rubber it will go back to the normal tensing which will be softer.

 

[spinreversal]

Rakza X is a classic bouncy ESN rubber. Rakza Z is a slightly tacky more linear rubber.

Cheers
L-zr

And Rakza XX?

 

[spinreversal]

Masamune was good, but not for everyone.
Also, anyone play with the Athletico balance version? It's a Chinese market blade, so harder to get. It's an inner carbon hinoki structure.

Interesting option

 

[spinreversal]

I have. Have tried X soft also when I went back to basics on my BH for a while, it was perfect for this imo.
I really like Rakza X. It's a bit more direct than 7 with a lower throw but it's very grippy, spinny and maybe just a touch faster.

Thanks, a good option to try

 

[spinreversal]

Rakza Z is a Hybrid rubber, tacky "Chinese style" topsheet with softer "European" sponge.
Rakza X is a classis ESN rubber, spinny, fast and generally a good allround rubber.
The benefits of Z are easier control in the short game because thenrunb is tacky it doesn't release the ball as quickly so short play with spin is easier.
But for FH I also preferred the Z for full blooded shots. It has a higher throw and imo more spin that made life more difficult for opponents.
X is a weapon too but for me it was a better BH rubber.

Thanks again for your answer, so useful

 

[spinreversal]

I've used Rakza X on bh on my Resonate Ai blade. Didn't think it require a faster rubber which is why I didn't get the Xx. I believe Xx would fit Fh as its a faster and more harder rubber. I prefer tacky slower rubbers on fh where XX its not my preference.

I do have a rising dragon 2 rubber that I haven't glued on to try yet.

Thanks for answering

 

[NetProphet]

Thanks for answering

Do you have a preference for either setup now or do you find them mostly similar? The Yasaka V the Sanwei I mean...

 

[andzejgolot]

Boosting makes the rubber softer not harder tho🤣
A rubber has to "break in" which makes the rubber feel softer.
If you stretch your rubber it will feel harder, once you remove your rubber it will go back to the normal tensing which will be softer.

You probably didnt use Falco long Platinum. I AM out.

 

[spinreversal]

Do you have a preference for either setup now or do you find them mostly similar? The Yasaka V the Sanwei I mean...

In terms of forehand I like Yasaka's material. Sanwei Target National needs to be boosted in order to provide its best performance. Wooden termination of blades is also better. DZ and Elfrark are quit similar. Elfrark being little bit faster, and this is also great for me.