{"product_id":"yasaka-phantom-008-long-pips-rubber","title":"Yasaka Phantom 008 Long Pips Rubber","description":"\u003cp class=\"kidspo-catch\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA long pips rubber with a soft, very thin sponge, aimed at varied chops and blocks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"kidspo-lead\"\u003eA long pips rubber with 1.5 mm pips and a soft, very thin sponge. Long pips have tall pips on the surface that make it easier to use the opponent's spin. It suits players who want to defend with chops and blocks that carry variation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eA long pips rubber with 1.5 mm pips and a very thin sponge\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eHardness is 25-30° according to Yasaka's published figure, a softer sponge\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOn Yasaka's ratings, Speed is 6, Spin is 3 and Control is 10\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBuilt to suit chops and blocks with variation\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan. The colors are Red and Black\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlayers who want to unsettle opponents with chops that carry variation\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlayers who want to return blocks with variation\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlayers who want to use spin variation in defense\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePros and things to consider\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePros\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe softer sponge makes it easier to add variation to chops and blocks\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eControl is 10, the same as the Mark V baseline\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThings to consider\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eWith Spin 3 and Speed 6, it is not well suited to play that attacks on your own initiative\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe sponge thickness is Very thin only; other thicknesses cannot be chosen\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eLong pips require a distinctive stroke, and it may take practice to get used to\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\u003eLong pips rubber\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eSpeed\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eSpin\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eControl\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eSponge hardness\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e25–30°\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\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eVery thin\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eItem number\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eB-17\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. Can I choose the sponge thickness?\u003c\/dt\u003e\u003cdd\u003eA. Only Very thin. You can choose between Red and Black for the color.\u003c\/dd\u003e\u003cdt\u003eQ. What kind of play does it suit?\u003c\/dt\u003e\u003cdd\u003eA. The manufacturer describes it as a rubber suited to chops and blocks with variation. It suits chop-style and unorthodox all-round players.\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","offer_id":67596550176950,"sku":"YSK-B17-23-GU","price":2300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":67596550209718,"sku":"YSK-B17-90-GU","price":2300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0507\/9079\/3398\/files\/51JkRIq3TwL.jpg?v=1791364256","url":"https:\/\/kidspo.top\/en\/products\/yasaka-phantom-008-long-pips-rubber","provider":"KIDSPO-カジュアル\u0026スポーツブランドのお店-","version":"1.0","type":"link"}