{"product_id":"butterfly-ilius-s-0-5","title":"Butterfly Ilius S 0.5 Long Pips Rubber","description":"\u003cp class=\"kidspo-catch\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA long pips rubber for chopping that makes it easy to absorb powerful shots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"kidspo-lead\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eIt's a long pips rubber using Absorber Sponge Heavy at a thickness of 0.5 mm (Ultra Thin).\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIt's rated Stability 7 and Variation 6.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAt a sponge hardness of 45, it's the hardest rating among the rubbers we carry.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIt's designed with chopping play in mind.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlayers who want to grind out points by varying spin on their chops\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlayers who want more defensive options for absorbing powerful shots\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePros and things to consider\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePros\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eIt's designed to make knuckle balls (low-spin shots) easy to produce.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWith Stability and Variation ratings close to each other, it suits players looking for both qualities.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIt absorbs powerful shots well, tending to make it easier to keep rallies going on defense.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThings to consider\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eBecause the sponge is ultra thin, it's less suited to attacking with powerful shots of your own.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIt's available only in 0.5 mm (Ultra Thin), in Red.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIts distinctive shot characteristics take some getting used to.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable class=\"kidspo-spec\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eButterfly (Tamasu Co., Ltd.)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLong pips rubber\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eTechnology\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eAbsorber Sponge Heavy\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eSponge hardness\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e45\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eStability\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e(Overall) 7\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eVariation\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e(Overall) 6\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eSponge thickness\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e0.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eTopsheet color\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eRed (006), Black (278)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eColor options\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eRed\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eThickness options\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e0.5 mm (Ultra Thin)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eItem number\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e00460\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eJapan\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eRelease date\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNovember 1, 2021\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"kidspo-note\"\u003eFigures are the manufacturer's published values. Speed, spin, arc, sponge hardness, reaction property and vibration property are Butterfly's own indices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdl class=\"kidspo-faq\"\u003e\u003cdt\u003eQ. Who is this suited to?\u003c\/dt\u003e\u003cdd\u003eA. It's designed for chop-focused players and those who want to prioritize defense against powerful shots.\u003c\/dd\u003e\u003cdt\u003eQ. Can I choose the thickness?\u003c\/dt\u003e\u003cdd\u003eA. We carry it only in 0.5 mm (Ultra Thin), in Red.\u003c\/dd\u003e\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBefore you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul class=\"kidspo-notes\"\u003e\u003cli\u003eThis item is ordered from our supplier after you place your order, then shipped from Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eShips from Osaka, Japan by Japan Post. We ship this item to the United States, Australia and Brazil. Shipping fees are shown at checkout.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eUnited 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAustralia: no import duty or GST for orders of A$1,000 or less.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBrazil: 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe racket is sold separately. The price is for one sheet of rubber.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eUse table tennis glue to attach the rubber. Covering the surface with protection film after play helps it last longer.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eImages are for illustration. Colors may look different depending on your screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSpecifications and design may change without notice.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Butterfly","offers":[{"title":"Red \/ 0.5 mm (Ultra Thin)","offer_id":50504918270134,"sku":"BTF-00460-006-05","price":3080.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0507\/9079\/3398\/files\/61EBNnnoTTL.jpg?v=1790336235","url":"https:\/\/kidspo.top\/en\/products\/butterfly-ilius-s-0-5","provider":"KIDSPO-カジュアル\u0026スポーツブランドのお店-","version":"1.0","type":"link"}