{"product_id":"nittaku-do-knuckle-short-pips-rubber","title":"Nittaku Do Knuckle Short Pips Rubber","description":"\u003cp class=\"kidspo-catch\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA short pips rubber with pips close to long pips, for switching between knuckle balls and attacks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"kidspo-lead\"\u003eDo Knuckle (short pips) is a variation-type short pips rubber (a rubber with pips arranged on its surface) whose pips are shaped close to long pips. It suits play that unsettles opponents by combining variation from knuckle balls (balls with very little spin) with the kind of attack typical of short pips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe pip shape is close to long pips, making it easy to produce knuckle-ball variation while keeping the rubber easy to control.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIt is easy to make clean contact on pushes (an over-the-table technique of returning the ball with backspin) and chops, and you can add variation of your own to the ball you return.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOn Nittaku's own index, Speed is 7.50, Spin is 6.00 and Variation is 11.75, with a sponge hardness of 32.5.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe category is variation type, and the pip arrangement (the direction the pips line up) is vertical. There are three thicknesses and two colors.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlayers who want to mix variation into their attacks on the backhand side of a shakehand racket\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlayers who want to put short pips on the reverse side of a penhold racket\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eChop-style players who want to mix in knuckle balls\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePros and things to consider\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePros\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eYou can use both knuckle-ball variation and short pips attacks.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOn pushes and chops, it is easy to create variation yourself.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThings to consider\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThis rubber suits making use of variation rather than attacking with heavy spin.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe style each thickness suits differs, so please check the manufacturer's guidance when choosing.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSome color and thickness combinations are not offered.\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\u003eNittaku (Nippon Takkyu Co., Ltd.)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eApproval\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e(ITTF)54-032\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eVariation type\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eSpeed\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e7.50\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eSpin\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e6.00\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eVariation\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e11.75\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eSponge hardness\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e32.5\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003ePip arrangement\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eVertical\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eColor options\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eRed \/ Black\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eThickness options\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eOX (no sponge) \/ Ultra thin \/ Medium\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eItem number\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNR-8572\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eJapan\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"kidspo-note\"\u003eSpeed, Spin, Variation, Sponge hardness are Nittaku's own published ratings; they cannot be compared with other manufacturers' figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdl class=\"kidspo-faq\"\u003e\u003cdt\u003eQ. How should I choose the thickness?\u003c\/dt\u003e\u003cdd\u003eA. The manufacturer positions Medium for attacking with variation on the backhand side of a shakehand racket, and Ultra thin for reversible penhold (a penhold racket you flip in your hand to use both sides), for the reverse side of a penhold racket, and for chop-style players.\u003c\/dd\u003e\u003cdt\u003eQ. Does it have an approval number?\u003c\/dt\u003e\u003cdd\u003eA. The manufacturer's table lists the approval number as (ITTF)54-032.\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":"Nittaku","offers":[{"title":"Red \/ OX (no sponge)","offer_id":67596537495734,"sku":"NTK-NR8572-20-OX","price":4150.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ Ultra thin","offer_id":67596537528502,"sku":"NTK-NR8572-20-CU","price":4150.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ OX (no sponge)","offer_id":67596537561270,"sku":"NTK-NR8572-71-OX","price":4150.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ Medium","offer_id":67596537594038,"sku":"NTK-NR8572-71-C","price":4150.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ Ultra thin","offer_id":67596537626806,"sku":"NTK-NR8572-71-CU","price":4150.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0507\/9079\/3398\/files\/71Cyqa9qo8L.jpg?v=1791364178","url":"https:\/\/kidspo.top\/en\/products\/nittaku-do-knuckle-short-pips-rubber","provider":"KIDSPO-カジュアル\u0026スポーツブランドのお店-","version":"1.0","type":"link"}