Nittaku Do Knuckle Long-1 Rubber

A long pips rubber with a firmer sponge that combines low, deep chops with attacking play

Do Knuckle Long-1 is a long pips rubber (a rubber with tall pips on its surface that makes it easier to use your opponent's spin) made for chop-style players (a style of play that defends with backspin chops). Its tall pips make it easy to produce big variation, and the firmer sponge is designed to make it easy to send low, deep chops.

Features

• The sheet's tall pips make it easy to produce a wide range of variation.
• The sponge is finished on the firm side, making it easy to send chops that stay low and travel deep.
• So that shots stay easy to control when you switch to attack, the sponge has a structure in which large air bubbles let the ball sink in.
• On Nittaku's own index, Speed is 5.50, Spin is 5.50 and Variation is 14.50, with a sponge hardness of 45.0.
• The category is long pips, soft sponge, variation type, and the pip arrangement (the direction the pips line up) is horizontal. There are two colors.

Recommended for

• Chop-style players who want to send low, deep chops
• Players who want to mix in attacks as well as chops
• Players who want to produce big variation with long pips

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• The firmer sponge makes it easy to send low, deep chops.
• The ball sinks in easily, so shots are easy to control when attacking too.

Things to consider

• The sponge is finished on the firm side, so it may not suit players who prefer a soft feel.
• It is designed for chop-style players, so it may not suit those whose game centers on attack.

Specifications

Speed, Spin, Variation, Sponge hardness are Nittaku's own published ratings; they cannot be compared with other manufacturers' figures.

FAQ

Q. What style of play does it suit?

A. The manufacturer positions it for players who mainly chop but also want to use attacks.

Q. Does it have an approval number?

A. The manufacturer's table lists the approval number as (ITTF)54-058.

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.