A WINNING STORY

since 1947

2018

THE PLAYER’S GUIDE

A SELECTION OF THE YASAKA PRODUCT RANGE 2018

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

developed the optimum geometry

(shape) of the pimples in order to

achieve the best balance between speed

and spin. ”Power Sponge” is a sponge with

more springiness and elasticity.

A top class table tennis rubber is a high tech

product. The quality and characteristics of the outer

sheet and the sponge are important for the rubbers

performance. But also the conjunction between

the two parts is important to reach the ﬁnal result.

With the Yasaka HYBRID ENERGY SYSTEM these

two parts work in perfect synergy.

RAKZA 9

Rakza 9 is the fastest of Yasaka’s Hybrid Energy rubbers and

suitable for very offensive players. The improved speed charac-

teristics are thanks to a modified formula combination for the

surface rubber. The sponge has slightly larger pores and more

homogenous structure.

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 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.

CHOOSE YOUR OWN RAKZA!

RAKZA X – grip and speed priority.

RAKZA X Soft – grip and feel priority.

RAKZA 9 – speed priority.

RAKZA 7 – spin priority.

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 M2

Sharper spin and faster, due to harder

outer sheet and sponge

MARK V GPS

The same top rubber sheet as MARK V

”Classic” but with slightly softer sponge,

giving improved spin and control char-

acteristics, but less speed.

MARK V XS

A different rubber mixture in the top

sheet and an improved production pro-

cess. D.A.T.* gives MARK V XS more

spin but still good speed characteristics.

MARK V CLASSIC

The perfect balance between speed, spin and control for

both the offensive player and the allround player, depending

on the sponge thickness chosen. MARK V “Classic” is

available with the sponge thicknesses 1.0 mm, 1.5 mm,

1.8 mm, 2.0 mm and Max (around 2.3 mm).

MARK V HPS

The result of a completely new formula for the sponge –

combined with the top sheet of MARK V.

The HPS technology gives:

• improved dynamics in the sponge

• more speed and spin, without higher weight

*Double Acceleration Technology

RISING DRAGON /SHINING DRAGON

In these two rubbers Yasaka has successfully

combined not only the advantages of the Chinese

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

combined with a rather hard sponge. The sticky rub-

ber makes it easy to control the topspin, serves and

short cut returns. The tension of the sponge creates

outstanding speed.

RIGAN

When Yasaka developed RIGAN the goal was to combine the advantages

of ”classical” rubbers and ”modern technology” rubbers. With RIGAN you

get a perfect ball control and a dynamic speed characteristics, resulting in a

rubber that is very easy to handle. RIGAN has a high durability and offers

good value for the money

Made in Japan

SHINING DRAGON

辉龙这款胶皮是亚萨卡最新开发的一款超强粘性的新品胶皮。辉龙胶皮的特点是超强粘性

胶面和具有一定硬度的海绵相结合，强粘性的胶面可以增强运动员控球能力，更好的打出

稳定的旋转球，并且让运动员更好的控制发球和回球。这款海绵具有的强张力可以更好体

现速度和带球。另外，辉龙作为一款粘性胶皮的质量更轻更便于掌控。

“JP HYBRID”

4,50 0

B-36

VALMO

1 3

1 011

4550

“JP HYBRID”

M ade in Japan

“JP HYBRID”

2 0 1 73

NEW

Sticky sheet

Tension sponge

Matching

“JP HYBRID”

4,50 0

B-36

VALMO

1 3 1 011

4550

“JP HYBRID”

M ade in Japan

“JP HYBRID”

2 0 1 73

NEW

Sticky sheet

Tension sponge

Matching

“JP HYBRID”

4,50 0

B-36

VALMO

1 3 1 011

4550

“JP HYBRID”

M ade in Japan

“JP HYBRID”

2 0 1 73

NEW

Sticky sheet

Tension sponge

Matching

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

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.

ELFRARK is also available without sponge, ELFRARK OX.

PRYDE 30

Produced with Yasaka’s POWER

TENSION technology giving high

speed and good sound.

VALMO

Ytgummi med hög greppförmåga

och svampgummi med mycket

stor elasticitet.

Explanations:

* Sponge hardness: 5 = hard, 1 = soft

** Durability of the rubber: 5 = long, 1 = short

Mattias Karlsson, plays with Rakza PO and Rakza X.

Sponge- Sponge Inbuilt Dura- Playing

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

Phantom 0011 1.0 3+ No 4 disturbance/control

Phantom 0012 No sponge – No 4 disturbance/control

Made in Japan

SHINING DRAGON

辉龙这款胶皮是亚萨卡最新开发的一款超强粘性的新品胶皮。辉龙胶皮的特点是超强粘性

胶面和具有一定硬度的海绵相结合，强粘性的胶面可以增强运动员控球能力，更好的打出

稳定的旋转球，并且让运动员更好的控制发球和回球。这款海绵具有的强张力可以更好体

现速度和带球。另外，辉龙作为一款粘性胶皮的质量更轻更便于掌控。

RAKZA PO

With RAKZA PO Yasaka devel-

oped a short pimples out rubber

with increased spin capacity,

due to the shape of the pimples

geometry and the use of more

natural gum in the top sheet.

ANTIPOWER

A rubber which neutralizes the

spin thanks to the low friction

and the moderation qualities

of the outer rubber.

ANTIPOWER is best used by

offensive combi players and

goes well with a spin rubber.

PHANTOM

Yasaka PHANTOM is a long

pimples rubber with pimples

that will prove to be a deadly

weapon for any defensive player.

PHANTOM is available with

sponge (0011) or without

sponge (0012).

ORIGINAL EXTRA HG

Suitable for modern methods

of playing, enabling players to

vary their attack and defence as

required with a great variety of

spin and power. ORIGINAL

XHG offers a very good value

for the money.

The choice of Mattias Karlsson

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

Experienced craftsmen

Numerically controlled water cut

Right material for best results

Accurate quality control

Explanations:

Speed: 20 = max. Control: 20 = max.

Sweet-spot: the size of the hitting spot

with sustained ball control

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,

depending on the characteristics we are looking for.

To select the right quality of wood, which type of veneer and to

know the exact thickness of the different veneers is half of the secret

behind the blade quality. Knowledge about the gluing process,

the drying process and finishing work is the other half.

For the complete range of blades please visit www.yasaka.se

DYNAMIX is a state of the art

product, both in construction as

well as in speed characteristics.

11 wooden layers and 6 layers

of carbon and synthetic fibers

result in maximum speed and

an extremely large sweet spot.

DYNAMIX

Speed Control Sweet-spot Laquered No. of layers

Silverline 9 Wood 19 14 SuperLarge X 9

Silverline All Wood 14 18 Large X 5

Silverline Carbon 18+ 15 XLarge X 5+2

Ma Lin Soft Carbon 18 15+ Large X 5+2

Ma Lin Extra Offensive 18 15 Large X 5

Ma Lin Carbon 18+ 15 XLarge X 5+2

Galaxya 19 14 XLarge X 7

Galaxya Carbon 20 13+ SuperLarge X 7+2

Extra Offensive 7 Power 19+ 13 SuperLarge X 5+2

Extra Special 19 13 XLarge X 7

Sweden Ek Carbon 19 15 Large X 5+2

Sweden Extra 15 17 Medium X 5

Extra 3D 15+ 17 Medium 5

Allround Plus 14 18 Medium X 5

Max Wood 19 13 XLarge X 7

Max Carbon 3D 20 13 SuperLarge X 7+2

Dynamix 19+ 13+ SuperLarge X 11+6

Alnade 20 13+ XLarge X 5+2

Ebony Carbon 20+ 12+ SuperLarge X 7+2

Sweden Classic 13 18 Medium X 5

2040 12 18 Medium 5

Sweden Defensive 11 19 Medium X 5

Sweden Guardian 14 18 Large X 5

Balsa 16 16+ Medium X 5+2

Battle Balsa 16+ 16 Medium X 5

Goiabao 18+ 14+ Large X 5

DYNAMIX en ”värstingstomme”, såväl konstruktions-

mässigt som när det gäller fartegenskaperna. 11 fanér

av trä tillsammans med 6 skikt av carbon- och glasfiber

ger fart och extremt stor sweet spot. Fabrikslackad.

DYNAMIX

Värstingstomme för

maximal fart. 17 lager av

carbon, glasfiber och trä

i optimal kombination.

What determines the characteristics

OF A GOOD BLADE?

Choose the

right blade!



A higher number of veneers

in a blade give a faster

blade.



Incorporating carbon fibres

in the plywood improves

the torsional strength and

the blade can be faster wit-

hout increasing the weight

too much.



A harder outer veneer gives

a faster blade, with lower

arc, but a softer outer vene-

er improves the control cha-

racteristics (feeling).



In some of the Yasaka bla-

des, balsa wood, a very

light wood is used. The

“balsa blades” have special

characteristics, much appre-

ciated by certain players.

Ma Lin

MA LIN

SOFT CARBON

MA LIN

EXTRA OFFENSIVE

MA LIN

CARBON

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 SOFT CARBON has the same outer

veneer as the famous EXTRA blade.

Its medium soft characteristics is appreciated

by players who want increased ball feel.

Two very thin carbon fibre layers are used

to improve the speed and enlarge the sweet-

spot. Together with the thicker wooden mid-

dle veneer it gives good power.

Ma Lin EXTRA OFFENSIVE is a fast 5-ply

blade developed in cooperation with

Ma Lin. The very hard outer veneers are

combined with selected Scandinavian

pine veneers to give the blade power. The

thick, medium soft center veneer helps to

give the blade the very good ball feel,

appreciated by technical offensive players.

Due to a selection of the wooden veneers

and carbon together with the very speciali-

zed gluing method between the wood and

the carbon material – Yasaka has succee-

ded in creating a blade which combines the

characteristics of both speed and a good

ball feel. Relatively thin construction, but

without vibrations and a large sweetspot.

Ma Lin

MA LIN

CARBON

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.

ALNADE

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.

EBONY CARBON

Wooden veneers and carbon ﬁber

PA Carbon

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.

DYNAMIX is a state of the art

product, both in construction as

well as in speed characteristics.

11 wooden layers and 6 layers

of carbon and synthetic fibers

result in maximum speed and

an extremely large sweet spot.

DYNAMIX

The 3D construction gives more flexibility in the blade, helps

to make the bat giving a “catapult power” when hitting the

ball. Since several years Yasaka EXTRA 3D is a “big seller” in

many countries. 5 wooden veneers.

7 wooden veneers and two carbon layers in combination

with the Yasaka 3D technique results in a powerful blade with

a large sweet spot. Lacquered.

MAX CARBON 3D

SILVER ALL WOOD

EXTRA 3D

SILVER CARBON

SILVER 9 WOOD

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.

SILVER LINE

For players looking for the ultimate light blade. Yasaka BALSA

has a thick center veneer, reinforced with synthetic fibres and

a hard outer veneer. Totally 5 wooden veneers and 2 synthet-

ic fibre layers. Lacquered.

BALSA

2040

A quality allround blade with a slightly thinner handle. Typical

allround characteristics suitable for younger players.

5 wooden veneers.

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 GUARDIAN

SWEDEN DEFENSIVE

Most defensive players are looking for optimal soft touch of the

ball combined with exceptional feeling and control. SWEDEN

DEFENSIVE is designed to meet that demand. Fractionally soft

er outer veneers and a slightly enlarged head than traditional

blades. 5 wooden veneers. Lacquered.

Yasaka ALLROUND PLUS is a 5-ply construction with slightly

harder veneers next to the surface, to get more speed.

Suitable for the technical allround player who can vary the

game. 5 wooden veneers. Lacquered.

ALLROUND PLUS

BATTLE BALSA

In BATTLE BALSA Yasaka has combined the best balsa quality

with Scandinavian pine to produce a faster blade, but still

with a low weight. The special feeling of a “self playing

blade” is of course still there. 5 wooden veneers. Lacquered.

A 7-ply combination including 2 harder veneers. Powerful,

aimed for the player that is looking for maximum speed in

the attack and blocking. 7 wooden veneers. Lacquered.

MAX WOOD

GOIABAO 5

GOIABAO means “nice wood” in Chinese – a suitable

name for this elegant blade with top level playing

characterisics.

GOIABAO 5 is a fast 5-ply blade with a hard outer veneer

and a relatively thick middle veneer. The second veneer is

hand selected Scandinavian pine. Lacquered.

SWEDEN EK CARBON

Sweden EK CARBON has the same “5 + 2 layers”

construction as all other Yasaka carbon blades. The outer

veneers are made by OAK wood, grown in Scandinavia.

The OAK wood is hard and improves the blades stiffness

and speed. In addition it gives also an elegant look.

Laquered.

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.

SWEDEN EXTRA

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.

SWEDEN CLASSIC

In the last years Yasaka’s EXTRA OFFENSIVE blade has been

a big success, appreciated by players all over the world.

With experience from the famous EXTRA OFFENSIVE blade

Yasaka has developed a 7-ply blade, aimed for players

demanding a super offensive weapon.

The very hard outer veneer is combined with a medium hard

second veneer and a thin and very light layer of carbon. The

middle veneer is selected and finished to be perfect in hard-

ness and thickness. The gluing and pressing process is devel-

oped to improve the balance between the speed and control

characteristics. Lacquered.

EXTRA OFFENSIVE 7 POWER

EXTRA SPECIAL

Power

Wood

TECHNOLOGY

Several top players prefer the pure wooden blade construc-

tion, appreciating the special feel of pure wood.

EXTRA SPECIAL is a 7-ply construction suitable for aggressive

close-to-the-table players. In EXTRA SPECIAL Yasaka’s experi-

enced wood specialists combine harder inner veneers with

a slightly softer middle veneer to get the right power without

vibration.

In addition the surface veneers are thin, selected hard walnut

veneers, making the blade faster. The big sweet spot (hitting

area with maximum control) helps to control the game.

Lacquered.

GALAXYA CARBON

After the successful launch of GALAXYA Yasaka’s factory

began building on the same concept, but trying to make an

even faster blade. It was natural to use carbon fibre to make

the blade even faster. After many tests with various combina-

tions, we found the best design. The two layers of carbon fibre

combined with the three wooden middle layers improve the

speed characteristics. The two outer veneers are medium soft,

especially chosen to add better ball feel to the blade.

GALAXYA CARBON comes with a thin double lacquered

surface and attractive print design.

GALAXYA

The Yasaka blade GALAXYA has been developed by

Japanese players in close collaboration with Yasaka’s Swedish

blade factory. The players greatest desire was to have a fast

and powerful blade, suitable for challenging the ultimate

offensive game.

The result is a seven layer blade, the inner veneers having

a unique blend of precisely combined thicknesses to give the

basic power characteristics. The outer veneers are medium

soft,

specifically chosen to add better ball feel characteristics to

the GALAXYA. The blade has a thin double lacquered sur-

face and attractive print design.

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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LOGO

Sizes: 35–38, 39–41, 42–46

Jet Impact

JET IMPACT is the shoe for players looking for a

stable shoe, with perfect playing characteristics

and good comfort. Sizes: 36-46.

Upper part made of micro-

ﬁber designed to be

both durable and hard

wearing while remaining

attractive. Large pore mesh

gives good ventilation.

The outer sole is made of Phylon (MD) and rub-

ber. The Phylon is light weight and offer ﬂexible,

resilient, shockproof performance. The rubber is

anti-slip and hard wearing.

High peeling PU with

superior durability.

RUBBER CLEANER

Dust and dirt destroy the rub-

bers playing characteristics

and endurance.

Yasaka RUBBER CLEANER

helps to keep the rubber

clean.150 ml with spray

pump.

CLICKY PRESS

Helps you to get a perfect result when you glue

the rubber to the blade.

YASAKA

Yasaka EDGE TAPE, 5 m or 50 m rolls.

Available in two different widths:

10 mm (gold/black) & 12 mm (white/black).

FUKUDA

Cleaning sponge.

NORISUKE-SAN

Water based glue. Apply the

glue evenly on rubber and

blade. Available in 40 ml and

375 ml cans.

RUBBER PROTECTION SHEET

To protect the rubbers on the bat.