Nittaku Specialist Start Large Ball Rubber

An entry-level rubber made in Japan for those starting large ball table tennis

This is an entry-level rubber for large ball table tennis (played with a larger ball). It joins Nittaku's "Specialist" series and is made in Japan. It suits players about to start large ball table tennis as their first rubber.

Features

• It combines a sheet that catches the ball easily with a sponge that doesn't rebound too much.
• On Nittaku's own index, Speed is 13.75 and Spin is 13.00, a balance in which the speed and spin values are close.
• Nittaku's category is "high elasticity", and the sponge hardness is 25.0 as published by the manufacturer.
• The country of origin is Japan. Choose from two colors and three thicknesses.

Recommended for

• Players who are about to start large ball table tennis
• Players looking for their first large ball rubber
• Players who want a rubber that does not lean toward either spin or speed

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• Made for beginners, so it is an easy choice as a first large ball rubber.
• Its speed and spin ratings are close, giving a well-balanced performance.
• Made in Japan, with a choice of two colors and three thicknesses.

Things to consider

• Because its performance is aimed at beginners, it may feel lacking to advanced players who want more power.
• The ratings are Nittaku's own values and cannot be compared with those of other manufacturers' rubbers.
• Attaching the rubber requires table tennis glue, which is sold separately.

Specifications

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

FAQ

Q. Who is it suited to?

A. It is a rubber made as an entry-level model for people starting large ball table tennis. On Nittaku's own index its speed and spin values are close, giving a well-balanced performance.

Q. Which colors and thicknesses can I choose?

A. We carry Red and Black, in three thicknesses: Medium, Thick and Extra thick.

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.