Yasaka Table Tennis Reviews

Every Yasaka blade and rubber we have reviewed, ranked by rating, with head-to-head comparisons against the rest of our database.

Yasaka Blades

Yasaka Sweden Extra 8.7/10
Developing and intermediate all-round or control players on a budget who want elite feel and control close to the table and a blade they can grow into. It pairs best with medium or medium-soft rubbers, and suits an offensive beginner when matched with a slightly faster rubber.
Yasaka Ma Lin Extra Offensive 8.5/10
Offensive and control loopers, including traditional Chinese penhold players, who want an all-wood OFF blade with a superb short game, pinpoint placement and unbeatable value for a close-to-mid-table attacking and blocking game.
Yasaka Ma Lin Carbon 8.4/10
Improving intermediate all-round attackers and penholders who want a controllable, forgiving carbon blade on a budget and are willing to drive the ball with a full stroke rather than rely on borrowed pace.
Yasaka Ma Lin Extra Special 8.4/10
Intermediate to advanced attacking players who want a fast, hard-hitting 7-ply all-wood blade for mid-distance power tennis without stepping up to a carbon blade.
Yasaka Sweden Classic 8.2/10
Beginners building stroke mechanics, allround players who live close to the table and put control and touch ahead of speed, and chop-and-block defenders after a forgiving, feedback-rich pure-wood blade.
Yasaka Ma Lin Soft Carbon 8.1/10
Improving and control-oriented offensive players moving up from premade bats who want a soft, forgiving carbon blade with an excellent short game and strong blocking rather than raw far-table speed.
Yasaka Sweden EK Carbon 8.0/10
Club and intermediate players making their first move to carbon, all-round attackers who prioritize blocking and consistency over raw speed, and players who enjoy pairing softer rubbers (Rakza 7 Soft, Mark V, Rasanter R47/R48) with a stiff outer-layer blade.

Yasaka Rubbers

Yasaka Rakza Z 8.6/10
Proactive offensive players, especially forehand loopers, who want to pressure opponents with heavy spin and placement and are happy to swing fully. It is also a strong budget pick for players who like the feel of Dignics 09C or boosted Hurricane 3 but want a cheaper tacky hybrid.
Yasaka Rakza PO 8.5/10
Intermediate to advanced players moving from inverted to short pips, active penhold attackers, and anyone who wants to add block deception without giving up much spin. It pays off most on the forehand for offensive players who counter-attack close to the table.
Yasaka Rakza 7 8.4/10
Intermediate offensive and all-round players building consistency and spin technique
Yasaka Rakza X 8.4/10
Intermediate to advanced offensive players who want a grippy, high-spin tensor with a forgiving feel and high throw. It plays on both forehand and backhand, and it steps up well for anyone who liked Rakza 7 but wants more control in blocks and loop exchanges.
Yasaka Rakza 9 8.3/10
Intermediate to advanced offensive players with a fast, committed loop or counter-hit stroke who want a low-arc forehand weapon on a stiff blade, especially those upgrading from Rakza 7 for extra top-end speed.
Yasaka Rakza 7 Soft 8.2/10
Intermediate players and developing loopers who want a forgiving soft tensor for backhand control, or all-round players seeking high spin and placement precision over raw speed. Also a strong choice as a first tensor upgrade from beginner rubbers.
Yasaka Mark V 8.0/10
Beginners and developing players who want maximum control while building technique, plus value-focused allrounders and returning players who prize feel, consistency and a long-lasting, forgiving rubber over raw tensor speed.

Yasaka Head-to-Head Comparisons

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