{"product_id":"yasaka-original-short-pips-a-2-rubber-b-13a2","title":"Yasaka Original Short Pips A-2 Rubber B-13A2","description":"\u003cp class=\"kidspo-catch\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe A-2 type: a short pips rubber with small pips that emphasizes stability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"kidspo-lead\"\u003eAmong Yasaka's short pips rubbers (rubbers applied with the pips facing outward), this is the A-2 type, with small pips and an emphasis on stability. It suits players who want to build rallies with steady shots while mixing in knuckle balls (balls with little spin).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe A-2 has small pips and emphasizes stability. On Yasaka's ratings, Speed is 8+ and Spin is 5+\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eControl is 11, above the Mark V baseline (10)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eA short pips rubber that makes it easy to produce low-spin knuckle-type balls\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eHardness is 35-40° according to Yasaka's published figure. A rubber made in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe manufacturer positions it as the original short pips rubber\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlayers who want to put steady shots first with a short pips rubber\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlayers who want to build rallies while mixing in knuckle-type balls\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlayers trying a short pips rubber for the first time\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePros and things to consider\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePros\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eA small-pip type built to emphasize steady shots\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe high Control value of 11 also takes ease of handling into account\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eA choice of thicknesses from Very thin to Thick\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThings to consider\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eIf speed is your priority, the large-pip A-1 (a separate product) is the type suited to it\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSpin is 5+, so it is not well suited to play that attacks with a lot of spin\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThickness goes only up to \"Thick\"; Extra thick cannot be chosen\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\u003eShort pips rubber\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eSpeed\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e9 (A-1) \/ 8+ (A-2)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eSpin\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e5 (A-1) \/ 5+ (A-2)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eControl\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e11\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\u003eVery thin \/ Thin \/ Medium \/ Thick\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eItem number\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eB-13A2\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. What is the difference between the A-1 and A-2?\u003c\/dt\u003e\u003cdd\u003eA. The A-1 has large pips and emphasizes speed; the A-2 has small pips and emphasizes stability. This product is the A-2.\u003c\/dd\u003e\u003cdt\u003eQ. Which thicknesses can I choose?\u003c\/dt\u003e\u003cdd\u003eA. You can choose from Very thin to Thick. There is no Extra thick.\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 \/ Very thin","offer_id":67596547358902,"sku":"YSK-B13A2-23-GU","price":2060.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ Thin","offer_id":67596547391670,"sku":"YSK-B13A2-23-U","price":2060.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ Medium","offer_id":67596547424438,"sku":"YSK-B13A2-23-C","price":2060.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ Thick","offer_id":67596547457206,"sku":"YSK-B13A2-23-A","price":2060.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ Very thin","offer_id":67596547489974,"sku":"YSK-B13A2-90-GU","price":2060.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ Thin","offer_id":67596547522742,"sku":"YSK-B13A2-90-U","price":2060.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ Medium","offer_id":67596547555510,"sku":"YSK-B13A2-90-C","price":2060.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ Thick","offer_id":67596547588278,"sku":"YSK-B13A2-90-A","price":2060.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0507\/9079\/3398\/files\/61ZKjKz3ZTL_8bf83592-59ab-4969-937e-168e8b66f07c.jpg?v=1791364249","url":"https:\/\/kidspo.top\/en\/products\/yasaka-original-short-pips-a-2-rubber-b-13a2","provider":"KIDSPO-カジュアル\u0026スポーツブランドのお店-","version":"1.0","type":"link"}