{"product_id":"yasaka-mark-v-hps-soft-rubber","title":"Yasaka Mark V HPS Soft Rubber","description":"\u003cp class=\"kidspo-catch\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Mark V with a softer HPS sponge for more sink-in and stability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"kidspo-lead\"\u003eThe soft version of the \"Mark V HPS\" in the Mark V series of inverted rubbers (rubbers with a flat surface that make it easy to put spin on the ball), with a softer sponge. The ball sinks in easily, and it suits players who want both bounce and stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe softer sponge makes the ball sink into the rubber more easily.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eA balance that provides rebound while also taking ease of handling into account.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOn Yasaka's own rating scale (Mark V = 10): Speed 11+, Spin 10+, Control 10+.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSponge hardness is 35–40° (as published by Yasaka). Three thicknesses are offered, from Medium-thick to Extra thick. Made in Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlayers who want both bounce and stability as an extension of the Mark V\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlayers who want a softer rubber that lets the ball sink in\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePros and things to consider\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePros\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eOn Yasaka's own ratings, Speed, Spin and Control are all above the Mark V baseline (10).\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe softer sponge lets the ball sink in easily.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThings to consider\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThree thicknesses from Medium-thick up are offered, so it is not for players who want a thinner sponge.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlayers who prefer a firm feel at impact may find it soft.\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\u003eYasaka (Yasaka Co., Ltd.)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eHigh-elasticity hard-friction inverted rubber\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eSpeed\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e11+\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eSpin\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e10+\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eControl\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e10+\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eSponge hardness\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e35–40°\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 \/ Thick \/ Extra thick\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eItem number\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eB-75\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, Control, Sponge hardness are Yasaka'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. How does it differ from the Mark V HPS?\u003c\/dt\u003e\u003cdd\u003eA. It uses a softer type of sponge. The ball sinks in more easily, and ease of handling is emphasized.\u003c\/dd\u003e\u003cdt\u003eQ. Can I choose the thickness?\u003c\/dt\u003e\u003cdd\u003eA. You can choose from three: Medium-thick, Thick and Extra thick. There are two colors.\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":"YASAKA","offers":[{"title":"Red \/ Medium-thick","offer_id":67596556894390,"sku":"YSK-B75-23-CA","price":3510.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ Thick","offer_id":67596556927158,"sku":"YSK-B75-23-A","price":3510.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ Extra thick","offer_id":67596556959926,"sku":"YSK-B75-23-TA","price":3510.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ Medium-thick","offer_id":67596556992694,"sku":"YSK-B75-90-CA","price":3510.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ Thick","offer_id":67596557025462,"sku":"YSK-B75-90-A","price":3510.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ Extra thick","offer_id":67596557058230,"sku":"YSK-B75-90-TA","price":3510.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0507\/9079\/3398\/files\/71hPKp1SK6L.jpg?v=1791364298","url":"https:\/\/kidspo.top\/en\/products\/yasaka-mark-v-hps-soft-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"}