{"product_id":"nittaku-express-short-pips-rubber","title":"Nittaku Express Short Pips Rubber","description":"\u003cp class=\"kidspo-catch\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn entry-level attacking model for players starting out with short pips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"kidspo-lead\"\u003eExpress 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eNittaku positions this rubber as an entry-level model among attacking short pips rubbers\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBuilt with an emphasis on good ball release, so it is easy to match with a fast-tempo attack\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDesigned to suit fast-attack players who use drives a lot\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOn Nittaku's own ratings, speed is 10.00, spin is 7.25 and sponge hardness is 30.0\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eNittaku classifies it as a sticky short pips rubber; the pip arrangement (the direction in which the pips line up) is vertical\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlayers who want to try short pips for the first time\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlayers who want to attack at a fast tempo, with some drives mixed in\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlayers who want to choose an attacking short pips rubber as their first sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePros and things to consider\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePros\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eAn entry-level attacking short pips model that is easy to choose as a first sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eGood ball release makes it easy to match a fast-tempo rally\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThings to consider\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eBecause it is positioned as an entry-level model, experienced players who want strong rebound may find it lacking\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSold as rubber only. Please prepare a racket and glue separately\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—\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSticky\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eSpeed\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e10.00\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eSpin\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e7.25\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eVariation\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eSponge hardness\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e30.0\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\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eThickness\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eItem number\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNR-8521\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. Is it suitable for someone using short pips for the first time?\u003c\/dt\u003e\u003cdd\u003eA. The manufacturer says it suits beginners to short pips and fast-attack players who use a lot of drives.\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":"Default Title","offer_id":67596536512694,"sku":"NTK-NR8521-71-C","price":2710.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0507\/9079\/3398\/files\/71zAJkUN0VS.jpg?v=1791364162","url":"https:\/\/kidspo.top\/en\/products\/nittaku-express-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"}