{"product_id":"nittaku-sonic-ar-short-pips-rubber","title":"Nittaku Sonic AR Short Pips Rubber","description":"\u003cp class=\"kidspo-catch\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA short pips rubber whose shots fly well, supporting back-to-back hitting in speed-focused play\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"kidspo-lead\"\u003eSonic AR is an IE (energy-concentrating type) short pips rubber (a rubber with pips arranged on its surface) that emphasizes the power to send the ball flying. It suits attacks that keep hitting at a fast tempo, and fits short pips players who want to overpower opponents with speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eA short pips rubber that emphasizes the power to send the ball flying, suited to attacks that make use of speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIt is designed to make it easy to build back-to-back hitting that keeps up a fast tempo.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOn Nittaku's own index, Speed is 13.75 and Spin is 7.25, with a sponge hardness of 32.5.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe category is IE (energy-concentrating type), and the pip arrangement is vertical. Thickness can be chosen from Medium up to MAX.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eShort pips players who want to attack with speed as their weapon\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlayers who want to push opponents back with fast, repeated hitting\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlayers who want to choose a short pips rubber with an emphasis on rebound\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePros and things to consider\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePros\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eShots fly well, making it easy to overpower opponents with speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThere are many thickness options, so it is easy to choose to suit your preference.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThings to consider\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eBecause it is designed with speed in mind, it is less suited to play that looks for a lot of spin.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBecause the ball flies so well, newer players may find their shots tend to go long.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable class=\"kidspo-spec\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNittaku (Nippon Takkyu Co., Ltd.)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eApproval\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e(ITTF)54-045\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eIE (Energy-concentrating type)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eSpeed\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e13.75\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eSpin\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e7.25\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eVariation\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eSponge hardness\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e32.5\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003ePip arrangement\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eVertical\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eColor options\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eRed \/ Black\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eThickness options\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMedium \/ Thick \/ Extra thick \/ MAX\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eItem number\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNR-8585\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eJapan\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"kidspo-note\"\u003eSpeed, Spin, Variation, Sponge hardness are Nittaku's own published ratings; they cannot be compared with other manufacturers' figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdl class=\"kidspo-faq\"\u003e\u003cdt\u003eQ. Who is it suited to?\u003c\/dt\u003e\u003cdd\u003eA. The manufacturer says it suits short pips players who want to attack with speed and push opponents back.\u003c\/dd\u003e\u003cdt\u003eQ. Does it have an approval number?\u003c\/dt\u003e\u003cdd\u003eA. The manufacturer's table lists the approval number as (ITTF)54-045.\u003c\/dd\u003e\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBefore you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul class=\"kidspo-notes\"\u003e\u003cli\u003eThis item is ordered from our supplier after you place your order, then shipped from Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eShips from Osaka, Japan by Japan Post. We ship this item to the United States, Australia and Brazil. Shipping fees are shown at checkout.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eUnited 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAustralia: no import duty or GST for orders of A$1,000 or less.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBrazil: 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe racket is sold separately. The price is for one sheet of rubber.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eUse table tennis glue to attach the rubber. Covering the surface with protection film after play helps it last longer.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eImages are for illustration. Colors may look different depending on your screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSpecifications and design may change without notice.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nittaku","offers":[{"title":"Red \/ Medium","offer_id":67596537921718,"sku":"NTK-NR8585-20-C","price":4070.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ Thick","offer_id":67596537954486,"sku":"NTK-NR8585-20-A","price":4070.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ Extra thick","offer_id":67596537987254,"sku":"NTK-NR8585-20-TA","price":4070.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ MAX","offer_id":67596538020022,"sku":"NTK-NR8585-20-MAX","price":4070.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ Medium","offer_id":67596538052790,"sku":"NTK-NR8585-71-C","price":4070.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ Thick","offer_id":67596538085558,"sku":"NTK-NR8585-71-A","price":4070.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ Extra thick","offer_id":67596538118326,"sku":"NTK-NR8585-71-TA","price":4070.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ MAX","offer_id":67596538151094,"sku":"NTK-NR8585-71-MAX","price":4070.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0507\/9079\/3398\/files\/518WIad7kqL.jpg?v=1791364182","url":"https:\/\/kidspo.top\/en\/products\/nittaku-sonic-ar-short-pips-rubber","provider":"KIDSPO-カジュアル\u0026スポーツブランドのお店-","version":"1.0","type":"link"}