Nittaku Moristo SP AX Short Pips Rubber

A short pips rubber that bites into the ball, making drives easier to hit

A tension-type short pips rubber (a rubber with rows of pips on the surface). The pips give a sensation of biting into the ball, which suits players who want to attack by putting spin on drives. It also makes it easy to catch the ball on pushes (returning the ball with backspin), and the manufacturer describes the hitting feel as close to that of an inverted rubber.

Features

• Nittaku classifies it as a tension-type (a type with boosted rebound) short pips rubber. The pips are arranged horizontally
• Even for a short pips rubber, it makes it easy to put spin on drives and to attack with shots that carry well
• According to the manufacturer, blocked balls also tend not to lose their pace
• On Nittaku's own ratings, Speed is 13.00 and Spin is 8.50, with a sponge hardness of 30.0 (40.0 on the German standard)
• Made in Germany. The manufacturer's table lists an ITTF (International Table Tennis Federation) approval number

Recommended for

• Players who want to attack with drives even with a short pips rubber
• Players looking for a short pips rubber that feels close to an inverted rubber
• Players who want to keep the ball's pace even when blocking

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• Easy to put spin on, and drives tend to carry well
• Blocked balls don't easily lose their pace
• Plenty of thickness options: Medium, Thick, Extra thick and MAX

Things to consider

• Because it feels close to an inverted rubber, it may not suit players who want strongly varying ball behavior
• Some combinations of color and thickness are not offered. Please check the option selector

Specifications

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

FAQ

Q. Can I hit drives with a short pips rubber?

A. The manufacturer presents it as a model for short pips players who want to score points with drives. Its feature is that the hitting feel is close to that of an inverted rubber.

Q. Which thicknesses can I choose?

A. We carry Medium, Thick, Extra thick and MAX. 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.