Nittaku Hammond FA Short Pips Rubber

A short pips rubber that combines snap with steadiness in rapid hitting close to the table

Hammond FA is a short pips rubber (a rubber with pips lined up on its surface) that incorporates the idea of IE (Integrated Energy). Its main feature is that it passes the force you put into the shot on to the ball, making it easy to produce powerful shots. The ball is easy to control, and it suits an attack of consecutive hits close to the table.

Features

• A short pips rubber with an IE (Integrated Energy) design that passes the force you put into the shot on to the ball
• Easy to control the ball, and built to stay steady even when hitting consecutively close to the table
• The rubber itself is light, so it is easy to swing even if you choose a thicker one
• On Nittaku's own ratings, speed is 12.75, spin is 7.00 and sponge hardness is 35.0. The pip arrangement is vertical
• Thickness is available from Thin up to MAX, and the colors are red and black

Recommended for

• Short pips players who want to attack quickly from close to the table
• Players who want both speed and control
• Players who want to fine-tune their setup by choosing the thickness

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• Your force passes to the ball easily, making it easy to produce power
• Many thickness options, so it is easy to choose to suit your preference
• The rubber is light, so it is easy to swing even when thick

Things to consider

• Some color and thickness combinations are not offered
• It is designed with speed in mind, so it may not suit players who want to center their game on spin-producing strokes

Specifications

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

FAQ

Q. Won't it be heavy if I choose a thick one?

A. The rubber itself is light, so the manufacturer says it is easy to swing through even when you choose a thicker one.

Q. What is IE?

A. In Nittaku's classification, IE stands for Integrated Energy. It is an approach that passes the force you put into the shot to the ball efficiently.

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.