Yasaka Original Inverted Rubber

An inverted rubber focused on stability, on the market for over 70 years

Yasaka's control-type inverted rubber (a rubber with a flat surface that makes it easy to put spin on the ball). Its Control value is high, and it also offers a good balance of speed and spin. It suits players who want to firm up the basics of table tennis or keep up steady rallies.

Features

• On Yasaka's ratings, where the Mark V is 10, Control is 12+
• Speed and Spin are both 8+, values that prioritize ease of handling
• A Japanese-made rubber with hardness of 35-40° according to Yasaka's published figure
• Thickness can be chosen from Very thin to Thick; there is no Extra thick
• An inverted rubber with a history of over 70 years since its debut

Recommended for

• Players who want to build a solid foundation in the basics of table tennis
• Players who value stability over speed
• Players who want to try a rubber that has been made for a long time

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• The high Control value of 12+ makes it easier to keep the ball steady
• Speed and Spin share the same value, for a character with little bias
• A choice of thicknesses from Very thin to Thick

Things to consider

• Speed is 8+, so it may feel lacking to players who want rebound
• Thickness goes only up to "Thick"; Extra thick cannot be chosen
• Sold as a single sheet of rubber. To put rubber on both sides, please prepare two sheets

Specifications

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

FAQ

Q. Is it suited to a first rubber?

A. It has a high Control value of 12+ and makes it easier to keep the ball steady. It suits players who want to firm up the basics.

Q. What does the "8+" in Speed and Spin mean?

A. These are values Yasaka gives with the Mark V as 10. They cannot be compared with the figures of other manufacturers.

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.