Yasaka Cobalt OX Short Pips Rubber

An OX rubber for attack and defense, with a choice of large-pip X-1 or small-pip X-2

A short pips OX rubber (a rubber made only of a sheet with pips) that uses no sponge. It makes it easier to return balls hit with heavy spin, and it can be used for both attack and defense. The pips come in two types: the large-pip X-1 and the small-pip X-2.

Features

• A Japanese-made short pips OX rubber that uses no sponge
• On Yasaka's ratings, Spin is 4- for the X-1 and 4 for the X-2
• Control is 9 on Yasaka's ratings, slightly below the Mark V baseline
• The large-pip X-1 is suited to speed, and the small-pip X-2 to stability

Recommended for

• Players who want an OX rubber that handles both attack and defense
• Players who want to steady their returns of balls with heavy spin
• Players who want to choose the pip size to suit their style

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• A type that copes easily with an opponent's strong spin
• A type usable for both attack and defense
• Pip size can be chosen from two types

Things to consider

• Spin is around 4, so it is not well suited to play that attacks with a lot of spin
• Some combinations of color and pip type may not be offered

Specifications

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

FAQ

Q. What is the difference between the X-1 and X-2?

A. The X-1 has large pips and is suited to speed; the X-2 has small pips and is suited to stability. On Yasaka's ratings, Spin is 4- for the X-1 and 4 for the X-2.

Q. Does it come with a sponge?

A. No. It is an OX rubber that uses no sponge and is made only of a sheet with pips.

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.