{"product_id":"yasaka-phantom-009-long-pips-rubber","title":"Yasaka Phantom 009 Long Pips Rubber","description":"\u003cp class=\"kidspo-catch\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA long pips rubber with a somewhat firm sponge that can also be used to attack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"kidspo-lead\"\u003eA long pips rubber with 1.5 mm pips and a very thin, somewhat firm sponge. Long pips have tall pips on the surface that make it easier to use the opponent's spin. Its feature is that you can aim not only to defend but also to attack with variation. It suits players who want to handle both attack and defense.\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 40-45° according to Yasaka's published figure, a somewhat firm sponge\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOn Yasaka's ratings, Speed is 6+, Spin is 3 and Control is 10-\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBuilt so that you can attack with variation as well as defend\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 also want to attack with variation using long pips\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlayers who want to use long pips for attacking as well as defending\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlayers looking for long pips with a somewhat firm sponge\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 somewhat firm sponge makes it easier to use long pips for attacking too\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eUsable for both defense and attack\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThings to consider\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eSpin is 3, so it is not well suited to play that attacks by putting spin on the ball\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\u003e40–45°\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-18\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. Is it for defense or for attack?\u003c\/dt\u003e\u003cdd\u003eA. The manufacturer describes it as a type that can be used for both attack and defense. In addition to defending, you can aim for attacks with variation.\u003c\/dd\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\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":67596550242486,"sku":"YSK-B18-23-GU","price":2300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":67596550275254,"sku":"YSK-B18-90-GU","price":2300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0507\/9079\/3398\/files\/51E_icM23KL.jpg?v=1791364258","url":"https:\/\/kidspo.top\/en\/products\/yasaka-phantom-009-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"}