Nittaku Grastory 44 Large Ball Rubber

A spin-focused large ball rubber that makes low serves and pushes with sharp backspin easy to produce

Grastory 44 is a rubber for large ball table tennis (played with a larger ball) that puts weight on spin performance. It is designed to make it easy to send low balls with sharp backspin on serves and pushes (an over-the-table technique of returning the ball with backspin), and to keep rallies steady.

Features

• It is designed to make it easy to send low balls with sharp backspin on serves and pushes.
• Shots with a high arc and good ball hold help keep rallies steady.
• The sponge is a high-elasticity type designed to work together with AC (Active Charge), aiming for both spin and powerful shots.
• On Nittaku's own index, Speed is 16.00 and Spin is 16.00, with a sponge hardness of 22.5.
• Choose from two thicknesses, Extra thick and MAX, and two colors.

Recommended for

• Players who want to take the initiative with the spin of their serves and pushes
• Players who want to attack with spin while keeping rallies steady
• Players who value spin performance in large ball play

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• Easy to send low serves and pushes with sharp backspin.
• A high arc helps keep rallies steady.

Things to consider

• Only Extra thick and MAX are offered; thinner thicknesses cannot be chosen.
• This rubber is made for large ball table tennis. Please check which discipline you will use it for.

Specifications

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

FAQ

Q. In what situations does it show its performance?

A. The manufacturer says it makes it especially easy to send low balls with sharp backspin on serves and pushes. It is a rubber that makes it easier to set up rallies in which you keep your opponent from attacking first.

Q. Does it have an approval number?

A. The manufacturer's table lists the approval number as (ITTF)54-067.

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.