Nittaku Super Do Knuckle Short Pips Rubber

A variation-type short pips rubber with an enhanced knuckle effect that also allows straight-line attacks

Super Do Knuckle (short pips) is a variation-type short pips rubber (a rubber with pips arranged on its surface). Its pips are shaped close to long pips and aim to bring out a strong knuckle-ball effect (a knuckle ball is a ball with very little spin). The pips are larger than those of Do Knuckle (short pips). For players who want to unsettle opponents with knuckle balls and follow up with attacks that travel straight.

Features

• It is designed so that knuckle pushes can move opponents back and forth, and so that you can follow up with attacks on a straight trajectory.
• The pips are larger than those of Do Knuckle (short pips), which makes it easier to produce strong variation.
• On Nittaku's own index, Speed is 7.75, Spin is 5.75 and Variation is 12.25, with a sponge hardness of 32.5.
• The category is variation type, and the pip arrangement (the direction the pips line up) is horizontal. There are two colors, Red and Black.

Recommended for

• Players who want to make strong use of knuckle-ball variation
• Players who want to follow variation with straight-line attacks
• Unorthodox attack-and-defense or chop-style players who use short pips

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• Strong knuckle variation makes it easier to set up rallies that draw errors from your opponent.
• In addition to variation, you can also use straight-line attacks.

Things to consider

• This rubber suits making use of knuckle variation rather than attacking by putting spin on the ball.
• The style each thickness suits differs, so please check the manufacturer's guidance when choosing.
• Some color and thickness combinations are not offered.

Specifications

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

FAQ

Q. How does it differ from Do Knuckle (short pips)?

A. According to the manufacturer, its pips are larger than those of Do Knuckle, and it is a model that focuses on enhancing the knuckle effect.

Q. How should I choose the thickness?

A. The manufacturer positions Medium for attacking with variation on the backhand side of a shakehand racket, and Ultra thin for reversible penhold, for the reverse side of a penhold racket, and for chop-style players.

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.