Nittaku Hammond Rubber

A rebound-focused inverted rubber that is light, so it swings easily even in thicker options

Hammond is an inverted rubber (a rubber with a flat surface that makes it easy to put spin on the ball) built on the idea of IE (Integrated Energy). Its main feature is that it passes the force you put into the shot to the ball without waste, making speed easy to produce. The rubber is light, so it stays easy to swing even if you choose a thicker one.

Features

• Designed to reduce energy loss at the moment of impact, making it easier to pass your force on to the ball
• Combines natural and synthetic rubber to balance softness on receiving the ball with rebound on sending it out
• The rubber itself is lightweight, so the swing is less likely to feel heavy even if you choose a thicker one
• On Nittaku's own ratings, speed is 12.50, spin is 10.00 and sponge hardness is 30.00
• Category is IE (Integrated Energy). Two thicknesses are available: Thin and Thick

Recommended for

• Players who want to attack with an emphasis on speed
• Players who want to keep the swing from feeling heavy even with a thicker rubber
• Players looking for a lively inverted rubber

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• Passes your force to the ball easily, making it easy to produce speed
• The rubber is light, so it is easy to swing even when thick

Things to consider

• Only two thicknesses, Thin and Thick, are offered; Medium and Extra thick cannot be chosen
• This is a speed-oriented rubber. Players who put the amount of spin first may also want to compare spin-oriented types

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 stays easy to swing 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 reduces energy loss at impact and passes force on 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.