Yasaka Original Short Pips A-1 Rubber B-13A1

The A-1 type: a short pips rubber with large pips that emphasizes speed

Among Yasaka's short pips rubbers (rubbers applied with the pips facing outward), this is the A-1 type, with large pips and an emphasis on speed. It suits players who want both the ability to produce knuckle balls (balls with little spin) and ease of handling.

Features

• The A-1 has large pips and emphasizes speed. On Yasaka's ratings, Speed is 9 and Spin is 5
• Control is 11, above the Mark V baseline (10)
• A short pips rubber that makes it easy to produce low-spin knuckle-type balls
• Hardness is 35-40° according to Yasaka's published figure. A rubber made in Japan
• The manufacturer positions it as the original short pips rubber

Recommended for

• Players who want to hit fast shots with a short pips rubber
• Players who want to unsettle opponents with knuckle-type balls
• Players who want to prioritize control even with a short pips rubber

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• A large-pip type designed to make speed easier to produce
• The high Control value of 11 also takes ease of handling into account
• A choice of thicknesses from Very thin to Thick

Things to consider

• Spin is 5, so it is not well suited to play that attacks with a lot of spin
• If stability is your priority, the small-pip A-2 (a separate product) is the type suited to it
• Thickness goes only up to "Thick"; Extra thick cannot be chosen

Specifications

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

FAQ

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

A. The A-1 has large pips and emphasizes speed; the A-2 has small pips and emphasizes stability. This product is the A-1.

Q. What kind of rubber is a short pips rubber?

A. It is a rubber applied with the pips facing outward. This rubber is notable for producing low-spin knuckle-type balls.

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.