Nittaku Factive Inverted Rubber

An inverted rubber that grips the ball, for players who want to broaden their skills

A tension-type inverted rubber (a type with boosted rebound) whose strength is its grip. It makes it easier to put basic skills such as serving and receiving to use, and it also suits fine placement play and short-game handling. The sponge is built to keep its weight down.

Features

• Designed so that its grip comes into play when you want to control spin and placement finely
• The sponge is the "Violet Strong." Its weight is kept down, so it is easy to swing
• On Nittaku's own ratings, Speed is 14.75 and Spin is 11.75, with a sponge hardness of 35.0 (45.0 on the German standard)
• The name comes from Fast (speed) and Active (proactive). Made in Germany
• The manufacturer's table lists an ITTF (International Table Tennis Federation) approval number

Recommended for

• Players who want to take the initiative from the short game
• Players who want to master basic skills such as serving and receiving and step up their game
• Players looking for a rubber that lets them put spin on the ball consistently

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• Has grip, so spin and placement are easier to control
• The sponge's weight is kept down, so it is easy to swing
• Three thicknesses to choose from: Medium, Thick and Extra thick

Things to consider

• The ratings are Nittaku's own values and cannot be compared with rubbers from other manufacturers
• Speed is 14.75 on Nittaku's ratings. If you switch from a rubber with restrained rebound, it may take some time to get used to

Specifications

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

FAQ

Q. What level of player is it suited to?

A. The manufacturer presents it as a rubber for stepping up. It is built to make basic skills such as serving and receiving easier to put to use.

Q. What are the features of the sponge?

A. It uses a sponge called "Violet Strong." Its weight is kept down, so it is easy to swing.

Q. Which thicknesses can I choose?

A. Three: Medium, Thick and Extra thick. The colors are Red and Black.

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 Australia and Brazil. It cannot be shipped to the United States. Shipping fees are shown at checkout.
• 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.