THE PLAYER’S GUIDE

A SELECTION OF THE YASAKA PRODUCT RANGE 2018

2018

A WINNING STORY
since 1947
After years of development Yasaka introduced RAKZA 7, the first rubber with
“Hybrid Energy” technology, which quickly became highly regarded for its
accurate playing qualities. The combination of the outer rubber sheet and the
sponge has resulted in a winning combination that recently was awarded.

RAKZA 7
YASAKA developed RAKZA 7 using mainly natural rubber
gum for the top sheet. This improves the level of grip and
the power of spin drastically. The size and geometry of the
pimples are designed to give a good balance between
speed and spin. The surface rubber is combined with
Yasaka’s “Power Sponge”, enabling huge elasticity.
Together they work in perfect synergy, producing the
Hybrid Energy rubber RAKZA 7.
When the player hits the ball hard, the rubber “grips” the
ball and the stroke can be used to place the ball accurately,
both in direction and length. The serve and short returns
are very sharp and easy to handle.
Thanks to the higher proportion of natural gum the life
expectancy of the rubber has increased.

Yasaka´s rubber technicians have A top class table tennis rubber is a high tech
developed the optimum geometry product. The quality and characteristics of the outer
(shape) of the pimples in order to sheet and the sponge are important for the rubbers
achieve the best balance between speed performance. But also the conjunction between
and spin. ”Power Sponge” is a sponge with the two parts is important to reach the final result.
more springiness and elasticity. With the Yasaka HYBRID ENERGY SYSTEM these
two parts work in perfect synergy.
RAKZA X
RAKZA X is the latest addition to the highly successful
Rakza series of Yasaka rubbers. The top sheet is a mainly
natural rubber gum, employing a new production method.
The result is a top surface with exceptional grip enabling
both phenomenal spin and speed. These qualities reduce
the margin for error. This top sheet is then combined with
a harder “Power Sponge”. The resulting combination of
a faster sponge and high grip top sheet enables you to
place the ball accurately with a high degree of success.
Serves and short returns are both very sharp, similar to
the RAKZA 7 and RAKZA 9.

NSS (New Surface System), Yasaka’s new production

process to improve the grip of the rubber surface. NSS
gives a stronger ”touch” when hitting the ball, and the
control in both attack and blocking is improved.

RAKZA 9
CHOOSE YOUR OWN RAKZA!
RAKZA X – grip and speed priority.
Rakza 9 is the fastest of Yasaka’s Hybrid Energy rubbers and
RAKZA X Soft – grip and feel priority.
suitable for very offensive players. The improved speed charac-
teristics are thanks to a modified formula combination for the RAKZA 9 – speed priority.
surface rubber. The sponge has slightly larger pores and more RAKZA 7 – spin priority.
homogenous structure. RAKZA 7 Soft – feel priority.
 Year after year
Yasaka MARK V
continues to gain success

Satoshi Aida, success player in Swedish

club Spårvägen, plays with Mark V HPS.
– superior quality & durability
Yasaka MARK V, probably the most well-known product in table tennis, has helped players to win tournaments all over
the World. MARK V represents not only the very best playing characteristics but also an unsurpassed consistency of
product. The secrets behind the perfectly balanced playing characteristics are the mixture between synthetic rubber and
natural rubber, the geometry (shape) of the pimples and the very high standards demanded during the production process
in the factory in Tokyo. In addition, the very special Mark V sponge has extremely small tolerances for the differences in
hardness and dynamic.
A large number of players from all continents have, with the use of MARK V, developed their playing technique and
appreciate the consistent playing characteristics during the rubber’s long playing life.

MARK V CLASSIC MARK V HPS

The perfect balance between speed, spin and control for The result of a completely new formula for the sponge –
both the offensive player and the allround player, depending combined with the top sheet of MARK V.
on the sponge thickness chosen. MARK V “Classic” is The HPS technology gives:
available with the sponge thicknesses 1.0 mm, 1.5 mm,
• improved dynamics in the sponge
1.8 mm, 2.0 mm and Max (around 2.3 mm).
• more speed and spin, without higher weight

MARK V GPS MARK V XS MARK V M2

The same top rubber sheet as MARK V A different rubber mixture in the top Sharper spin and faster, due to harder
”Classic” but with slightly softer sponge, sheet and an improved production pro- outer sheet and sponge
giving improved spin and control char- cess. D.A.T.* gives MARK V XS more
acteristics, but less speed. spin but still good speed characteristics.
*Double Acceleration Technology
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In these two rubbers Yasaka has successfully

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sticky surface but also the renown qualities of
speed and touch from Japanese rubber technology.
RISING DRAGON offers a new dimension to your
game as it is easy to make both sharp chop returns
and power drives with good control.
SHINING DRAGON has a very sticky top sheet Made in
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combined with a rather hard sponge. The sticky rub-

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short cut returns. The tension of the sponge creates
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 ELFRARK
A pimple out rubber causing
a tricky game thanks to
slightly higher pimples.
ELFRARK is easy to use in the
same playing situations as with
a normal pimple out rubber. The
player can send a tricky ball to
the opponent like a long pimple
rubber. However, if the player
VALMO PRYDE 30
would like to hit a strong smash, it is possible to do it with high
speed. ELFRARK has excellent balance in attacks and defense play. Ytgummi med hög greppförmåga Produced with Yasaka’s POWER
ELFRARK is also available without sponge, ELFRARK OX. och svampgummi med mycket TENSION technology giving high
stor elasticitet. speed and good sound.

ORIGINAL EXTRA HG ANTIPOWER PHANTOM RAKZA PO

Suitable for modern methods A rubber which neutralizes the Yasaka PHANTOM is a long With RAKZA PO Yasaka devel-
of playing, enabling players to spin thanks to the low friction pimples rubber with pimples oped a short pimples out rubber
vary their attack and defence as and the moderation qualities that will prove to be a deadly with increased spin capacity,
required with a great variety of of the outer rubber. weapon for any defensive player. due to the shape of the pimples
spin and power. ORIGINAL ANTIPOWER is best used by PHANTOM is available with geometry and the use of more
XHG offers a very good value offensive combi players and sponge (0011) or without natural gum in the top sheet.
for the money. goes well with a spin rubber. sponge (0012). The choice of Mattias Karlsson

Sponge- Sponge Inbuilt Dura- Playing

Mattias Karlsson, plays with Rakza PO and Rakza X.
thicknesses, mm hardness* effect bility** characteristics
Mark V HPS 2.0, Max 4 Yes 4 speed/spin
Mark V HPS Soft 2.0, Max 3 Yes 4 spin/speed
Mark V 1.0, 1.5, 1.8, 2.0, Max 4 No 5+ balance
Mark V GPS 1.8, 2.0, Max 3 No 5 spin/control
Mark V M2 2.0, Max 5 No 4 speed
Mark V XS 2.0, Max 4 No 4 spin
Original XHG 1.6, 2.1 3+ No 5 balance
Rakza X 1.8, 2.0, Max 4+ Yes 4 grip/speed
Rakza X Soft 1.8, 2.0, Max 3 Yes 4 grip/control
Rakza 9 2.0, Max 4+ Yes 4 speed/spin
Rakza 7 1.8, 2.0, Max 4+ Yes 4 spin/speed
Rakza 7 Soft 1.8, 2.0, Max 3 Yes 4 spin/control
Pryde 30 1.8, 2.0, Max 2+ Yes 3 control/spin
Rising Dragon 2.0, Max 4 Yes 4 spin/speed
Shining Dragon 2.0, Max 4 Yes 4 spin/speed
Valmo 2.0, Max 4 Yes 4 spin/speed
Rigan 1.8, 2.0, Max 4 Yes 4+ balance
Rakza PO 2.0, Max 4 Yes 4 speed
Antipower 2.0 3+ No 4 disturbance/control
Elfrark 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0 4 No 4 disturbance/control
Elfrark OX No sponge - No 4 disturbance/control
Explanations:
Phantom 0011 1.0 3+ No 4 disturbance/control * Sponge hardness: 5 = hard, 1 = soft
Phantom 0012 No sponge – No 4 disturbance/control ** Durability of the rubber: 5 = long, 1 = short
 Numerically controlled water cut

Experienced craftsmen

Making a table tennis bat is easy

– when you know how to do it.
To be able to produce table tennis blades
of the highest quality you need years of
experience and a deep knowledge.
The Yasaka plant in Sweden has that knowledge. Right material for best results

Accurate quality control

What determines the characteristics
OF A GOOD BLADE?
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When producing the plywood for a blade, veneers (thin slices) of

both different kinds of wood and thicknesses are used. The veneers
are glued together in carefully chosen combinations and numbers, DYNAMIX is a state of the art
product, both in construction as
depending on the characteristics we are looking for. well as in speed characteristics.
11 wooden layers and 6 layers
of carbon and synthetic fibers
To select the right quality of wood, which type of veneer and to result in maximum speed and
an extremely large sweet spot.
know the exact thickness of the different veneers is half of the secret
behind the blade quality. Knowledge about the gluing process,
DYNAMIX en ”värstingstomme”, såväl konstruktions-
the drying process and finishing work is the other half. DYNAMIX
mässigt som när det gäller fartegenskaperna. 11 fanér
For the complete range of blades please visit www.yasaka.se av trä tillsammans med 6 skikt av carbon- och glasfiber
ger fart och extremt stor sweet spot. Fabrikslackad.


Speed Control Sweet-spot Laquered No. of layers

Choose the Silverline 9 Wood

Silverline All Wood
19
14
14
18
SuperLarge
Large
X
X
9
5

right blade! Silverline Carbon

Ma Lin Soft Carbon
18+
18
15
15+
XLarge
Large
X
X
5+2
5+2
Ma Lin Extra Offensive 18 15 Large X 5
 A higher number of veneers Ma Lin Carbon 18+ 15 XLarge X 5+2
in a blade give a faster Galaxya 19 14 XLarge X 7
blade.
Galaxya Carbon 20 13+ SuperLarge X 7+2
 Incorporating carbon fibres Extra Offensive 7 Power 19+ 13 SuperLarge X 5+2
in the plywood improves
Extra Special 19 13 XLarge X 7
the torsional strength and
the blade can be faster wit- Sweden Ek Carbon 19 15 Large X 5+2
hout increasing the weight Sweden Extra 15 17 Medium X 5
too much. Extra 3D 15+ 17 Medium 5

 A harder outer veneer gives Allround Plus 14 18 Medium X 5

a faster blade, with lower Max Wood 19 13 XLarge X 7
arc, but a softer outer vene- Max Carbon 3D 20 13 SuperLarge X 7+2
er improves the control cha-
Dynamix 19+ 13+ SuperLarge X 11+6
racteristics (feeling).
Alnade 20 13+ XLarge X 5+2
 In some of the Yasaka bla- Ebony Carbon 20+ 12+ SuperLarge X 7+2
des, balsa wood, a very
Sweden Classic 13 18 Medium X 5
light wood is used. The
“balsa blades” have special 2040 12 18 Medium 5
characteristics, much appre- Sweden Defensive 11 19 Medium X 5
ciated by certain players. Sweden Guardian 14 18 Large X 5
Explanations: Balsa 16 16+ Medium X 5+2
Speed: 20 = max. Control: 20 = max. Battle Balsa 16+ 16 Medium X 5
Sweet-spot: the size of the hitting spot
with sustained ball control Goiabao 18+ 14+ Large X 5
 Ma Lin
Ma Lin is the only men player who has
won the Olympic gold medals in men’s
singles, men’s doubles and team.
During all his career Ma Lin has played
Yasaka, a choice he never regretted.

MA LIN MA LIN MA LIN

SOFT CARBON EXTRA OFFENSIVE CARBON

Ma Lin SOFT CARBON has the same outer Ma Lin EXTRA OFFENSIVE is a fast 5-ply Due to a selection of the wooden veneers
veneer as the famous EXTRA blade. blade developed in cooperation with and carbon together with the very speciali-
Its medium soft characteristics is appreciated Ma Lin. The very hard outer veneers are zed gluing method between the wood and
by players who want increased ball feel. combined with selected Scandinavian the carbon material – Yasaka has succee-
Two very thin carbon fibre layers are used pine veneers to give the blade power. The ded in creating a blade which combines the
to improve the speed and enlarge the sweet- thick, medium soft center veneer helps to characteristics of both speed and a good
spot. Together with the thicker wooden mid- give the blade the very good ball feel, ball feel. Relatively thin construction, but
dle veneer it gives good power. appreciated by technical offensive players. without vibrations and a large sweetspot.
 ALNADE
The table tennis blade ALNADE from Yasaka is an
advanced blade developed by both japanese and swed-
ish technicians. By using the ultra-fast carbon material PA
CARBON, the result has become a very fast blade with
relatively low weight.
ALNADE consists of 5 wooden veneers in combination
with 2 layers of PA CARBON. Lacquered.

PA Carbon

EBONY CARBON
The powerful EBONY CARBON is developed and pro-
duced in Yasaka’s factory in Sweden.
The construction is made by 7 wooden veneers with 2
carbon layers in addition. The wooden veneers consists
of both harder and softer veneers to give the blade speed
and power but also as much control as possible for this
kind of blade. Lacquered.

Wooden veneers and carbon fiber

 DYNAMIX is a state of the
product, both in constructi
well as in speed character
11 wooden layers and 6 l
of carbon and synthetic fib
result in maximum speed a
an extremely large sweet s

DYNAMIX
DYNAMIX
DYNAMIX 17 is a state of the art product, both in construc-
tion as well as in speed characteristics. 11 wooden veneers
combined with 6 layers of carbon- och synthetic fibres results
in maximum speed and an extremely large sweet spot.
Lacquered.

EXTRA 3D MAX CARBON 3D

The 3D construction gives more flexibility in the blade, helps 7 wooden veneers and two carbon layers in combination
to make the bat giving a “catapult power” when hitting the with the Yasaka 3D technique results in a powerful blade with
ball. Since several years Yasaka EXTRA 3D is a “big seller” in a large sweet spot. Lacquered.
many countries. 5 wooden veneers.

SILVER ALL WOOD

SILVER CARBON

SILVER 9 WOOD
SILVER LINE
With SILVER LINE, Yasaka offers blades with an
attractive design combined with top-class playing characteris-
tics. Silver Line is available in three models, with different
characteristics but one thing in common: the hard surface
veneer. Laquered.
BALSA MAX WOOD

For players looking for the ultimate light blade. Yasaka BALSA A 7-ply combination including 2 harder veneers. Powerful,
has a thick center veneer, reinforced with synthetic fibres and aimed for the player that is looking for maximum speed in
a hard outer veneer. Totally 5 wooden veneers and 2 synthet- the attack and blocking. 7 wooden veneers. Lacquered.
ic fibre layers. Lacquered.

20 40 ALLROUND PLUS

A quality allround blade with a slightly thinner handle. Typical Yasaka ALLROUND PLUS is a 5-ply construction with slightly
allround characteristics suitable for younger players. harder veneers next to the surface, to get more speed.
5 wooden veneers. Suitable for the technical allround player who can vary the
game. 5 wooden veneers. Lacquered.

SWEDEN DEFENSIVE BATTLE BALSA

Most defensive players are looking for optimal soft touch of the In BATTLE BALSA Yasaka has combined the best balsa quality
ball combined with exceptional feeling and control. SWEDEN with Scandinavian pine to produce a faster blade, but still
DEFENSIVE is designed to meet that demand. Fractionally soft- with a low weight. The special feeling of a “self playing
er outer veneers and a slightly enlarged head than traditional blade” is of course still there. 5 wooden veneers. Lacquered.
blades. 5 wooden veneers. Lacquered.

SWEDEN GUARDIAN

The modern defensive player has to be able to make offensive

attacks to disturb the opponent and get important points.
SWEDEN GUARDIAN is based on the classical Swedish all-
round construction famous for its good control and feel charac-
teristics. However, this blade has two slightly harder inner layers
and two slightly softer outer veneers. In combination with the
special shape of the blade SWEDEN GUARDIAN offers inter-
esting playing characteristics for modern defensive play.
Lacquered.
 SWEDEN EXTRA

The optimum combination between power and feeling.

The harder inner veneers in very precise cut and the special
medium soft surface veneer is considered among top players
to give the best feeling. One of the best selling blades in the
World. 5 wooden veneers. Lacquered.

GOIABAO 5 SWEDEN EK CARBON

GOIABAO means “nice wood” in Chinese – a suitable Sweden EK CARBON has the same “5 + 2 layers”
name for this elegant blade with top level playing construction as all other Yasaka carbon blades. The outer
characterisics. veneers are made by OAK wood, grown in Scandinavia.
GOIABAO 5 is a fast 5-ply blade with a hard outer veneer The OAK wood is hard and improves the blades stiffness
and a relatively thick middle veneer. The second veneer is and speed. In addition it gives also an elegant look.
hand selected Scandinavian pine. Lacquered. Laquered.

SWEDEN CL ASSIC

Unsurpassed ball feeling and superb control gives a perfect

blade for players that can mix technical attack near the table
and top spin play short distance from the table. 5 wooden
veneers. Lacquered.
 Power
Wood
TECHNOLOGY
by

EXTRA OFFENSIVE 7 POWER EXTRA SPECIAL

In the last years Yasaka’s EXTRA OFFENSIVE blade has been Several top players prefer the pure wooden blade construc-
a big success, appreciated by players all over the world. tion, appreciating the special feel of pure wood.
With experience from the famous EXTRA OFFENSIVE blade EXTRA SPECIAL is a 7-ply construction suitable for aggressive
Yasaka has developed a 7-ply blade, aimed for players close-to-the-table players. In EXTRA SPECIAL Yasaka’s experi-
demanding a super offensive weapon. enced wood specialists combine harder inner veneers with
The very hard outer veneer is combined with a medium hard a slightly softer middle veneer to get the right power without
second veneer and a thin and very light layer of carbon. The vibration.
middle veneer is selected and finished to be perfect in hard- In addition the surface veneers are thin, selected hard walnut
ness and thickness. The gluing and pressing process is devel- veneers, making the blade faster. The big sweet spot (hitting
oped to improve the balance between the speed and control area with maximum control) helps to control the game.
characteristics. Lacquered. Lacquered.

GALAXYA GALAXYA CARBON

The Yasaka blade GALAXYA has been developed by After the successful launch of GALAXYA Yasaka’s factory
Japanese players in close collaboration with Yasaka’s Swedish began building on the same concept, but trying to make an
blade factory. The players greatest desire was to have a fast even faster blade. It was natural to use carbon fibre to make
and powerful blade, suitable for challenging the ultimate the blade even faster. After many tests with various combina-
offensive game. tions, we found the best design. The two layers of carbon fibre
The result is a seven layer blade, the inner veneers having combined with the three wooden middle layers improve the
a unique blend of precisely combined thicknesses to give the speed characteristics. The two outer veneers are medium soft,
basic power characteristics. The outer veneers are medium especially chosen to add better ball feel to the blade.
soft, GALAXYA CARBON comes with a thin double lacquered
specifically chosen to add better ball feel characteristics to surface and attractive print design.
the GALAXYA. The blade has a thin double lacquered sur-
face and attractive print design.
Jet Impact High peeling PU with
superior durability.

LOGO
Upper part made of micro-
Sizes: 35–38, 39–41, 42–46
fiber designed to be
both durable and hard
wearing while remaining
attractive. Large pore mesh
gives good ventilation.

JET IMPACT is the shoe for players looking for a The outer sole is made of Phylon (MD) and rub-
ber. The Phylon is light weight and offer flexible,
stable shoe, with perfect playing characteristics resilient, shockproof performance. The rubber is
and good comfort. Sizes: 36-46. anti-slip and hard wearing.

NORISUKE-SAN
Water based glue. Apply the
glue evenly on rubber and
blade. Available in 40 ml and RUBBER PROTECTION SHEET
375 ml cans. To protect the rubbers on the bat.

RUBBER CLEANER
Dust and dirt destroy the rub-
bers playing characteristics FUKUDA
and endurance. Cleaning sponge.
Yasaka RUBBER CLEANER
helps to keep the rubber
clean.150 ml with spray
pump.

YASAKA CLICKY PRESS

Yasaka EDGE TAPE, 5 m or 50 m rolls. Helps you to get a perfect result when you glue
Available in two different widths: the rubber to the blade.
10 mm (gold/black) & 12 mm (white/black).

Yasaka Europe:
Wood House AB, Box 321, SE-573 24 Tranås, Sweden
Tel. +46(0)140 564 00, e-mail [email protected]
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