The Yasaka Mark V Rubbers:
While the classic Yasaka Mark V was once one of the fastest and most popular offensive rubbers, the
Mark V Rubbers without built-in speed glue effect can now only be classified in the all-round category. Therefore, the four classic Mark V's have been supplemented over time by two new rubbers with speed glue effect. This rubber series is very extensive and offers suitable rubbers for different playing styles.
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Hard, Direct Attack Rubber: Yasaka Mark V HPS
With the Mark V HPS, Yasaka returns to the old days when the rubbers were among the top offensive rubbers. The HPS, made in Japan, combines the legendary Mark V top sheet with a newly developed, hard hybrid-power sponge including integrated speed glue effect. The basic speed is relatively high and due to the hard sponge, the rubber plays very directly and has a relatively short ball contact time. Overall, the Yasaka Mark V HPS is the fastest rubber in the series and is particularly aimed at powerful, close-to-the-table topspin players.
The Soft, Spin-Optimized Version: Yasaka Mark V HPS Soft
The Yasaka Mark V HPS Soft is identical to the HPS in terms of the top sheet and the technology used. However, the soft version, as the name suggests, is equipped with a noticeably softer hybrid-power sponge. This gives the rubber significantly better feedback and a longer ball contact time. The HPS Soft is designed with its playing characteristics for a sensitive, spin-rich attacking game with high ball security.
The Dynamic Classic: Yasaka Mark V M2
The Mark V M2 is the more offensive upgrade to the classic Mark V. Although the M2 also belongs to the category of classic rubbers without speed glue effect, it is equipped with a higher basic speed due to the harder sponge. With its more direct and dynamic playing behavior, the rubber offers the possibility to generate enough speed and spin for effective attacks. Overall, the Yasaka Mark V M2 is still very controllable and thus best suited for an active all-round game.
The Legend: Yasaka Mark V
Before the introduction of tensor rubbers, the Yasaka Mark V was one of the most popular and widely played rubbers worldwide. But even today, numerous players still rely on this classic all-round rubber. The mix of spin-friendly top sheet and medium-hard sponge results in excellent control properties and decent spin potential. This enables very high ball security for the most important strokes for a variable all-round player, such as block, counter, and push shots, and soft openings.
Maximum Control and High Spin: Yasaka Mark V XS
With a control-optimized tuning, the Mark V XS is slightly slower than the Mark V. The grippy top sheet produces unpleasant underspin balls with a lot of spin. Safe, precisely played block and counter balls are also a great strength of the rubber. Thus, the Yasaka Mark V XS provides the ideal basis for a ball-secure, passive game where you patiently wait for the opponent's mistakes.
Ideal Ball Feedback: Yasaka Mark V GPS
The Yasaka Mark V GPS is the slowest version within the series. With an above-average long ball contact time and excellent ball feedback, the soft version of the Mark V is incredibly easy to control. Due to the high control values, safe returns, as well as block and counter balls, are absolutely no problem. Additionally, the Mark V top sheet provides high spin potential for dangerous, spin-rich push shots. The GPS can be classified in the All- / Def+ range.
Conclusion on the Yasaka Mark V Rubbers:
The Mark V Rubbers from Yasaka have always stood for magnificent playing properties. Whether classic rubber or modern speed glue effect rubber, this series impresses with perfectly tuned rubbers. Especially for players who find the classic rubbers lacking in speed, the HPS and HPS Soft could be very interesting options.
