Nittaku Express Short Pips Rubber

An entry-level attacking model for players starting out with short pips

Express is an entry-level attacking short pips rubber (a rubber with pips lined up on its surface). Its main feature is good ball release (the ball leaves the rubber quickly), and it suits players who want to attack at a fast tempo while also using drives, and those who want to try short pips for the first time.

Features

• Nittaku positions this rubber as an entry-level model among attacking short pips rubbers
• Built with an emphasis on good ball release, so it is easy to match with a fast-tempo attack
• Designed to suit fast-attack players who use drives a lot
• On Nittaku's own ratings, speed is 10.00, spin is 7.25 and sponge hardness is 30.0
• Nittaku classifies it as a sticky short pips rubber; the pip arrangement (the direction in which the pips line up) is vertical

Recommended for

• Players who want to try short pips for the first time
• Players who want to attack at a fast tempo, with some drives mixed in
• Players who want to choose an attacking short pips rubber as their first sheet

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• An entry-level attacking short pips model that is easy to choose as a first sheet
• Good ball release makes it easy to match a fast-tempo rally

Things to consider

• Because it is positioned as an entry-level model, experienced players who want strong rebound may find it lacking
• Sold as rubber only. Please prepare a racket and glue separately

Specifications

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

FAQ

Q. Is it suitable for someone using short pips for the first time?

A. The manufacturer says it suits beginners to short pips and fast-attack players who use a lot of drives.

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.
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• Specifications and design may change without notice.