Yasaka Cobalt Alpha OX Short Pips Rubber

An OX short pips rubber for players who want to attack with knuckle balls

An OX short pips rubber with no sponge (a rubber made of just the sheet with pips). It is intended for an unorthodox attacking style that attacks with balls that have little spin, such as knuckle balls. It suits players who want to take the initiative with balls that have variation.

Features

• An OX short pips rubber made in Japan, with no sponge.
• Yasaka's own ratings are Speed 6+, Spin 4+ and Control 9.
• Intended for attacking with balls that have variation, such as knuckle balls.
• You can choose from two colors, Red and Black.

Recommended for

• Players who want to build their attack around knuckle balls
• Anyone who wants to play aggressively with an OX rubber

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• It makes it easier to build an attack using balls with variation.
• An OX rubber made with attacking use in mind.

Things to consider

• The Control rating is 9, slightly below the Mark V baseline.
• The Spin rating is 4+, so it is less suited to play that attacks with a large amount of spin.
• There is no version with a sponge and no choice of thickness.

Specifications

Speed, Spin, Control are Yasaka's own published ratings; they cannot be compared with other manufacturers' figures.

FAQ

Q. Does it have a sponge?

A. No. It is an OX rubber with no sponge.

Q. What kind of play is it intended for?

A. It is intended for an unorthodox attacking style that starts attacks from knuckle balls and other balls with variation.

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.