Yasaka Atletico Power Table Tennis Blade

The Yasaka Atletico Power Table Tennis Blade is an offensive blade designed for players who want powerful acceleration, strong topspin, and controlled touch. Its five wood layers and two aramid-carbon layers work around a thicker central core, creating an inner-fibre construction that balances feel during softer strokes with a more forceful response during committed attacks.

A defining feature of Atletico Power is its thicker wood core. The aramid-carbon layers sit alongside this core, placing the reinforcement closer to the surface within the overall construction. This design aims to deliver an explosive response when the player accelerates strongly while preserving the touch needed for controlled placement and spin-focused strokes.

The aramid-carbon reinforcement combines the supporting properties of carbon with the softer response associated with aramid fibres. Rather than making speed the only priority, the construction is intended to provide a useful balance between offensive output and contact sensation. This suits players who want their blade to support both measured buildup play and decisive attacks.

During softer touches and controlled strokes, Atletico Power emphasizes feel and placement. Short returns, controlled blocks, and carefully placed opening shots benefit from a response that allows players to judge contact before increasing the pace. This versatility helps offensive players prepare an attack through placement and variation.

When more acceleration is applied, the blade’s power-oriented construction becomes central to its character. Strong loop drives, fast counters, and forceful follow-up shots can make use of the reinforced structure. It rewards players who actively generate racket speed and want to turn a controlled opening into a more penetrating attack.

Atletico Power is particularly suited to aggressive topspin play. Players who rely on rotation to open against backspin and then add speed during the rally can use its balance of touch and power throughout that sequence. The blade supports an attacking approach built around spin, acceleration, and purposeful changes in depth and placement.

Its character also suits players who alternate between looping and direct offensive strokes. Drives and counters fit alongside topspin within its intended role, giving attackers room to vary their response to different incoming balls. Rubber selection can emphasize either a more spin-focused setup or a faster, more direct attacking response.

Yasaka highlights Rakza Z and Rakza X as complementary pairings. Rakza Z emphasizes spin and consistency in controlled offense, while Rakza X supports speed and direct attacking strokes. With its inner aramid-carbon construction and emphasis on both touch and acceleration, Atletico Power offers a versatile foundation for players who build their game around active offense.

🔍 Key Features & Play Characteristics

✅ 5+2 Inner-Fibre Construction – Combines five wood layers with two aramid-carbon layers positioned beside the core.

✅ Thicker Central Core – Supports a power-oriented response while bringing the fibre reinforcement closer to the surface.

✅ Aramid-Carbon Reinforcement – Balances structural support with a softer contact sensation.

✅ Controlled Touch – Designed to preserve feel and placement during softer strokes and controlled exchanges.

✅ Powerful Topspin Performance – Suits aggressive loops, fast follow-up attacks, and active counters.

✅ Versatile Rubber Pairing – Works with spin-focused or more direct offensive setups, including Rakza Z and Rakza X.

👤 Who Should Use Yasaka Atletico Power?

✔️ Offensive players who rely on both spin and power

✔️ Aggressive loopers who use strong acceleration

✔️ Players who prefer an inner aramid-carbon construction

✔️ Attackers who value touch during controlled strokes

✔️ Players who transition between loops, drives, and counters

✔️ Players building an offensive setup with Rakza-series rubbers