Nittaku Lebest Rubber

A first rubber for new players: an easy-to-handle, control-type inverted rubber

This is an entry-level inverted rubber (a rubber with a flat surface that makes it easy to put spin on the ball) that falls into Nittaku's control type (a type that emphasizes ease of handling). On Nittaku's own index its speed and spin values are close, so it does not lean toward either. It suits players who have just started table tennis as their first rubber.

Features

• On Nittaku's own index, Speed is 8.25 and Spin is 9.25, a small gap between spin and speed.
• The sponge hardness is 37.5 as published by the manufacturer. In Nittaku's categories it is control type.
• The manufacturer positions it as a rubber for beginners, making it an easy choice for a first rubber.
• The country of origin is China. The manufacturer's table lists the ITTF (International Table Tennis Federation) approval number.

Recommended for

• Players who have just started table tennis and are choosing their first rubber
• Players who want a rubber that does not lean toward either spin or speed
• Players who want to practice the basics with a rubber that keeps rebound in check

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• On Nittaku's own index its speed and spin are close, giving a well-balanced performance.
• Made for beginners, so it is an easy choice as a first rubber.

Things to consider

• Because it is a control-type rubber, it may feel lacking to intermediate and advanced players who want more power.
• The ratings are Nittaku's own values and cannot be compared with those of other manufacturers' rubbers.

Specifications

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

FAQ

Q. Can beginners use it?

A. The manufacturer presents it as a rubber for beginners. It falls into Nittaku's control type.

Q. What are the speed and spin figures based on?

A. They are Nittaku's own published index. They cannot be compared with other manufacturers' figures.

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.
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• Specifications and design may change without notice.