Yasaka Phantom 007 Long Pips Rubber

A long pips OX rubber with 1.5 mm pips and no cloth texture

A long pips OX rubber that uses no sponge. Long pips have tall pips on the surface that make it easier to use the opponent's spin. It emphasizes a balance between ease of creating variation and ease of handling. The pips are 1.5 mm, with no cloth texture applied.

Features

• A Japanese-made long pips OX rubber that uses no sponge
• The pips are 1.5 mm, with no cloth texture applied to the surface
• On Yasaka's ratings, Speed is 5, Spin is 3 and Control is 10+
• The manufacturer describes it as a model that emphasizes both variation and ease of handling

Recommended for

• Players who want to return balls with variation using long pips
• Players who want to choose long pips that also emphasize ease of handling
• Players who want to try long pips without a sponge

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• A long pips rubber that emphasizes a balance of variation and ease of handling
• Control is 10+, above the Mark V baseline

Things to consider

• Speed is 5, so it is not well suited to play that attacks with hard hitting
• There are no color or thickness options; only one version is offered
• Long pips require a distinctive stroke, and it may take practice to get used to

Specifications

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

FAQ

Q. Does it come with a sponge?

A. No. It is an OX rubber that uses no sponge, and its pips are 1.5 mm.

Q. What do the Speed and Control values represent?

A. They are values Yasaka gives with the Mark V's performance 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.