Rakza 7 Soft Max or 2.0

amitmnagarwal wrote: I have been playing with Rakza 7 soft 2.0. I hv being quite satisfied, just tht was curious if the max version will give more spin , speed. also will be more durable ? wht do u people think.

The difference between Rakza 7 Soft at 2.0mm and at Max (effectively 2.2mm) is quite marked, in my view. I use these exact rubbers on my FH (Max) and BH (2.0mm). If I flip the bat round, I find the Max almost uncontrollable on my BH, especially for blocking loops - the ball just arcs off the end of the table. The 2.0mm on my FH, meanwhile, feels under-powered (less zip.)

Another point of view

roulage wrote: Another point of view R7S 2.0mm seems better with all-wood blades, max one with offensive carbon blade. Thickness 2.0mm was a little bit bouncier with carbon blades, lower throw, less spin. Too much interaction of rubber and blade. Max thickness worked better . Wooden blades are generally not so springy and "kicking" like carbon blades, so my knowledge is that R7S 2.0mm suits better with all-wood blades, max was a little bit slower because of less interaction with wood

R7S is soft sponge rubber, catapult effect is quite high, so if somebody feels a lack of control, it could be true especially with Maze (played with Maze several weeks and clubmate plays several years with one). Another advice is change R7S with harder sponge rubber (clasical Rakza 7, Rakza 9 or another rubber - clubmate plays fh with Acuda S1 2.0mm very well). Tenergy is very often combination with Maze, but don´t forget that Tenergy series are quite springy too

I have tried a few Rakza 7 sheets.  The one I played best with was Rakza 7 1.8mm on the FH because at the time I played close to the table and would counter hit loops that were too high.

gatorling wrote: Can anyone comment on the difference of R7S vs R7 as a BH rubber on a 5-ply wood blade (Xiom Aria).  I'm about to replace my sheet of R7 on my BH and was considering grabbing R7S instead. I am looking for something that let me perform BH flips with more success, allow me to easily switch between performing a BH loop-drive and a high arc, slow spinny BH loop. Of course I would like the control to be the same or better than normal R7, an increased ability to defensively chop would be excellent as well. I am willing to sacrifice a bit of speed and mid-far to far distance BH looping in exchange for an improvement in the close to mid distance play.

I think R7s is what you need (if you happy with R7 already)
with the softer sponge, the ball will dwell longer (given right technique), thus your flip, loop-drive, high arc, slow spinny BH loop should be easier done on R7s than R7.

imo there is more control in R7s vs R7, thus also means it looses a little bit of speed. But R7s is still fast enough for a lot of people.

so IMO, R7s should fit your needs

tt4me wrote: I have tried a few Rakza 7 sheets.  The one I played best with was Rakza 7 1.8mm on the FH because at the time I played close to the table and would counter hit loops that were too high. I have a Rakza 7 Soft max.   It does remind me of T05 with the catapult effect.  If you regularly play 2 meters back from the table the go for the Rakza 7 max.  If not the stick with the 2mm.   I wouldn't go thinner on the FH unless you get the firmer Rakza 7 1.8mm. How many people play 2 meters back all the time? As far as durability goes there is little difference since they use the same materials in each. I bet you wouldn't notice much if any difference in play either.

I have about 5 sheets of rakza 7 soft. And all are Max. If you want to increase speed, go for max. Max on R7S is the most ideal pairing in my opinion.

With R7S 2.0 , I felt  my smashes landed more consistently on the table.