Yasaka Rakza PO Short Pips Rubber

A short pips rubber with horizontal, mainly natural-rubber pips that lets you use both spin and variation

A short pips rubber (a rubber whose pips face outward) of what Yasaka calls the Hybrid Energy type. Pips made mainly of natural rubber are lined up horizontally (sideways), and the sponge is the "RAKZA sponge" (slightly firm). It suits players who want to attack with spin even with short pips.

Features

• The pips are mainly natural rubber and lined up horizontally, a design that makes it easier to put spin on the ball even though it is a short pips rubber.
• The sponge is the "RAKZA sponge", a slightly firm type with bounce.
• The feel at impact is firm. The harder you hit, the more easily your power goes into the ball.
• On Yasaka's own rating scale (Mark V = 10): Speed 10, Spin 9, Control 9.
• Sponge hardness is 40–45° (as published by Yasaka). We carry two thicknesses, Medium-thick and Extra thick. Made in Germany.

Recommended for

• Fast-attack players who play close to the table and want to attack with spin even with short pips
• Players who want to make hard hitting their weapon with a short pips rubber that has a firm feel
• Players with an unorthodox attack-and-defense style who want a short pips rubber on one side that can also put spin on the ball

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• The horizontal pips make it easier to put spin on the ball even though it is a short pips rubber.
• It has bounce, and you can also use the variation that is characteristic of short pips.

Things to consider

• We carry only Medium-thick and Extra thick, so Thick cannot be chosen.
• The feel at impact is firm, so players used to soft rubbers should be aware of the difference in feel.

Specifications

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

FAQ

Q. Is it an inverted rubber or a short pips rubber?

A. It is a short pips rubber. The pips are mainly natural rubber and are lined up horizontally.

Q. Which thicknesses can I choose?

A. We carry two thicknesses: Medium-thick and Extra thick. There are two colors; please check the option selector on this page for the color and thickness combinations offered.

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 Australia and Brazil. It cannot be shipped to the United States. Shipping fees are shown at checkout.
• 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.