YASAKA Mark V Table Tennis Rubber

Why did you pick this product vs others?: I had used Mark V in the past (1996-2000) so I am familiar with it. Good bite, good speed, reliable. Others would say it is too bouncy for looping, but I do less looping and more driving with only a small amount of spin on the backhand, so this rubber fits me fine. Wish it comes with 2.0mm thick.

Yasaka Mark V has been around for a long time which means it is a preferred type of TT rubber. Works well for the offensive and defensive player for pen hold and shake hand. This rubber lasts a long time (I know because my dad had this rubber for over 15 years and it was still not dead). for 40 dollars I would say you cant go wrong.

I replaced the rubber on STIGA pro-carbon racket after a year of use. Red side - Butterfly Shriver, black -Mark V. Mark V is stiffer but with slightly higher tackiness. All in all - great improvement. At the beginning Mark V had some rubber smell, but it disappeared rapidly. So, I am quite satisfied with it, would by it again. May be, will replace Shriver with Mark V in a year or so.

It is a great rubber for players like who are starting to play more serious, optimum combination of control, speed and loop. Actually, this is the first rubber which I glued myself on my new blade(Butterfly Innerforce ZLF). I am using it for my forehand and now I think I should have got it for backhand as well. It has been out there for decades and is a great choice to start with!

After 40 years, finally got one. It is engineered well: Well balanced on control, speed, and grip. Now, I’ll see if it lasts.