Yasaka Phantom 0012 Long Pips OX Rubber

An OX long pips rubber with no sponge, aiming for variation and steady returns

A long pips rubber (a rubber with tall pips on its surface that makes it easier to use the opponent's spin) made as an OX rubber with no sponge. The pips are 1.7 mm tall. Built to make use of changes in the character of the ball while also making steady returns easier to aim for, it suits players whose main style is chopping and players with an unorthodox attack-and-defense style.

Features

• A long pips rubber with 1.7 mm pips, finished as an OX rubber with no sponge.
• Designed with attention to the stability of returns as well as the range of variation.
• On Yasaka's own rating scale (Mark V = 10): Control 11+, Speed 5, Spin 3+.
• An OX long pips rubber made in Japan, available in two colors.

Recommended for

• Players with an unorthodox attack-and-defense style who want to fight with variation using an OX long pips rubber
• Players whose main style is chopping who want to return the ball steadily while adding variation

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• Control is 11+ on Yasaka's own rating, above the Mark V baseline (10).
• A design that makes it easier to combine variation in the character of the ball with steady returns.

Things to consider

• With Speed 5 and Spin 3+ (Yasaka's own ratings), its ability to attack on its own is modest.
• As an OX rubber with no sponge, it has no choice of thickness.
• Players using long pips for the first time need practice to get used to the stroke.

Specifications

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

FAQ

Q. Does it have a sponge?

A. No. It is an OX rubber made of the sheet only.

Q. What are the Speed and Spin figures based on?

A. They are Yasaka's own performance ratings, with the Mark V set at 10. They cannot be compared with other manufacturers' figures.

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.