Yasaka Rakza 7 vs Loki Telson Germany
Yasaka’s step-up tensor against Loki’s German-sponge tensor, on each maker’s published specification, with a dated UK price and no claim that either one is better.
Both are medium-hard European tensors for balanced attack on either wing. Yasaka describes the Rakza 7 sponge as medium-hard at about 45°, and Loki Telson Germany is 45° (red) / 47.5° (black) on the European scale. Rakza 7 is the classic step up from all-round rubbers; Telson Germany is Loki’s offensive tensor in the same band.
Head-to-Head Specification Comparison
Each maker’s own published figures, side by side. Speed, spin and control scales differ between brands, so compare those within a brand, not across.
| Specification | Yasaka Rakza 7 | Loki Telson Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Rubber type | Tensor | Tensor |
| Sponge hardness | approx. 45 (as published by Yasaka, described as medium-hard) | 45° (red) / 47.5° (black) European scale (≈36° (red) / ≈37° (black) Chinese) |
| Sponge thickness | 1.8mm, 2.0mm, Max | 2.1mm |
| Maker’s speed / spin / control | Speed 87 · Spin 88 · Control 63 (Yasaka's own scale) | Speed 12 · Spin 11 · Control 12 (Loki scale, 1–15) |
| UK price per sheet | £44.99 at Thorntons Table Tennis (inc. VAT, checked 13 Oct 2026) | £29.99 inc. VAT |
| ITTF authorisation | Check the current ITTF approved list | ✔ ITTF Approved (tournament legal) |
Why This Pairing
The reasoning behind matching these two rubbers.
Rakza 7 is the usual recommendation for players moving from all-round rubbers to a modern tensor. Telson Germany sits in the same hardness band with the same balanced, topspin-led character, so it is the closest Loki equivalent.
Note: Rubbers are compared against rubbers here, on type, sponge and price. No two makers build a sheet the same way, so expect real differences even where the category matches. This is our best-informed read on the closest Loki equivalent, not a claim that the two play identically.
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Loki Telson Germany
German-imported small-pore high-activity sponge non-sticky rubber; strong loops, added power
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Selected wood and special fiber blade; fast ball speed, explosive power, balanced technology
Common questions
Is the Loki Telson Germany as good as the Yasaka Rakza 7?
Loki UK doesn’t claim the Telson Germany is objectively better than the Yasaka Rakza 7, and this page isn’t trying to declare a winner. Both are medium-hard European tensors for balanced attack on either wing. Yasaka describes the Rakza 7 sponge as medium-hard at about 45°, and Loki Telson Germany is 45° (red) / 47.5° (black) on the European scale. Rakza 7 is the classic step up from all-round rubbers; Telson Germany is Loki’s offensive tensor in the same band.
What's the difference between the Yasaka Rakza 7 and the Loki Telson Germany?
The Yasaka Rakza 7 is a tensor rubber with a grippy natural-rubber topsheet on a medium-hard sponge Yasaka puts at about 45°. The Loki Telson Germany is a tensor with a German-made sponge of 45° (red) / 47.5° (black) on the European scale. See the table above for thicknesses and price.
Is the Loki Telson Germany ITTF approved?
Yes. Every Loki rubber is ITTF approved, so the Loki Telson Germany is legal in Table Tennis England and ITTF-sanctioned league and tournament play, the same as the Yasaka Rakza 7.
How much does the Loki Telson Germany cost compared to the Yasaka Rakza 7?
The Yasaka Rakza 7 is £44.99 at Thorntons Table Tennis (inc. VAT, checked 13 Oct 2026). The Loki Telson Germany costs £29.99 inc. VAT — check the live price above, since it updates automatically, unlike a figure typed into a page.
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Editorial & Compliance Disclosure: Specifications for the Yasaka Rakza 7 are drawn from the maker’s own product listing; its UK price is from Thorntons Table Tennis, checked 13 Oct 2026. Loki figures are manufacturer specification from Loki’s 2026 catalogue. This page does not use or cite any third-party community rating site. Loki UK has no business relationship with or endorsement from Yasaka. All competitor trademarks belong to their respective owners.