Butterfly Ilius S 0.5 Long Pips Rubber

A long pips rubber for chopping that makes it easy to absorb powerful shots

This long pips rubber uses Butterfly's own Absorber Sponge Heavy in 0.5 mm (Ultra Thin). It's rated Stability 7 and Variation 6. It makes low-spin balls easy to produce and absorbs powerful shots well, suiting players who want to grind out points with chops.

Features

• It's a long pips rubber using Absorber Sponge Heavy at a thickness of 0.5 mm (Ultra Thin).
• It's rated Stability 7 and Variation 6.
• At a sponge hardness of 45, it's the hardest rating among the rubbers we carry.
• It's designed with chopping play in mind.

Recommended for

• Players who want to grind out points by varying spin on their chops
• Players who want more defensive options for absorbing powerful shots

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• It's designed to make knuckle balls (low-spin shots) easy to produce.
• With Stability and Variation ratings close to each other, it suits players looking for both qualities.
• It absorbs powerful shots well, tending to make it easier to keep rallies going on defense.

Things to consider

• Because the sponge is ultra thin, it's less suited to attacking with powerful shots of your own.
• It's available only in 0.5 mm (Ultra Thin), in Red.
• Its distinctive shot characteristics take some getting used to.

Specifications

Figures are the manufacturer's published values. Speed, spin, arc, sponge hardness, reaction property and vibration property are Butterfly's own indices.

FAQ

Q. Who is this suited to?

A. It's designed for chop-focused players and those who want to prioritize defense against powerful shots.

Q. Can I choose the thickness?

A. We carry it only in 0.5 mm (Ultra Thin), in Red.

Before you buy

• This item is ordered from our supplier after you place your order, then shipped from Japan.
• If it is out of stock at the manufacturer or supplier, delivery may take longer. If a restock is not expected, we may cancel your order. We will contact you by email in either case.
• Ships from Osaka, Japan by Japan Post. We ship this item to the United States, Australia and Brazil. Shipping fees are shown at checkout.
• United States: we prepay the US import duty. It is included in the shipping fee shown at checkout, so there is nothing to pay on delivery.
• Australia: no import duty or GST for orders of A$1,000 or less.
• Brazil: import taxes (about 93–100% of the order value including shipping) are paid by the recipient on delivery. Your CPF number is required for customs; we will ask for it by email after you order.
• The racket is sold separately. The price is for one sheet of rubber.
• Use table tennis glue to attach the rubber. Covering the surface with protection film after play helps it last longer.
• Images are for illustration. Colors may look different depending on your screen.
• Specifications and design may change without notice.