Andro Rasanter R42 vs Yasaka Rakza 7: Which Should You Buy?
| Andro Rasanter R42 | Yasaka Rakza 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 8.7/10 | 8.6/10 |
| best_side | both | both |
| control | 9.2 | high |
| speed | 8.5 | offensive |
| spin | 9.3 | high |
| sponge_hardness | 42 degrees medium-soft | 45–47° |
| thickness_mm | 2.3 | — |
| type | inverted | tensor inverted |
| weight_uncut_g | 61 | 70 |
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Both of these are club-favourite value tensors with grip that reviewers put close to Tenergy 05, so the choice comes down to feel and hardness. The Rasanter R42 runs a softer 42-degree sponge with a high throw and long dwell, while the Rakza 7 is a firmer 45 to 47 degree sheet with a medium throw and a heavier 70-gram uncut weight.
In play the R42 is the more forgiving, head-light option with many gears from soft touch to fast loops, and it stays very light despite the thick sponge. The Rakza 7 leans on huge grip and outstanding short-game control, with no runaway catapult on touch, but its speed is only moderate, so you supply pace through placement and stroke.
For a softer, springier all-round feel and the closest affordable Tenergy impression, the R42 is the pick and earns an 8.7 rating. Go with the Rakza 7 if you prefer a firmer sheet, want to fine-tune speed against control through its 1.8, 2.0 or max options, and want one of the most recommended club backhand rubbers.
FAQ
Which is faster, the R42 or the Rakza 7?
Both are moderate-speed tensors; the Rakza 7 is rated around 80 percent of top rubbers, so you generate pace through stroke and placement rather than raw catapult.
Which has a higher throw angle?
The Rasanter R42 has a high throw, while the Rakza 7 sits at a more neutral medium throw angle.
Is the Rakza 7 good on both wings?
Yes. It is versatile on both wings and is one of the most recommended backhand rubbers at club level, offered in 1.8, 2.0 and max thicknesses.
Which is heavier?
The Rakza 7 is heavier at around 70 grams uncut compared with 61 grams for the Rasanter R42.