Yasaka Rigan Rubber

A rubber with a softer sheet and sponge that puts ease of handling first

The Rigan is a Hybrid Energy-type inverted rubber (a rubber with a flat surface that makes it easy to put spin on the ball) from Yasaka. Both the sheet and the sponge are on the soft side, giving priority to ease of handling. It suits players who want to return the ball steadily while putting spin on it.

Features

• Construction is a tension sponge plus a topsheet that emphasizes grip (Hybrid Energy type).
• Both the sheet and the sponge are on the soft side, with a manufacturer-published hardness of 40–45°.
• A model with moderate bounce that emphasizes shot stability.
• Yasaka's own ratings (Mark V = 10) are Speed 10+, Spin 12+ and Control 11.
• Country of production: Germany. Choose from two colors and three thicknesses (except for some combinations).

Recommended for

• Players who want to hit back steadily while putting spin on the ball
• Players who prioritize ease of handling over strength of bounce
• Players who want to try the Hybrid Energy type starting with an easy-to-handle model

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• Control is 11 on Yasaka's own rating, a high figure for ease of handling.
• It is easy to grip the ball and put spin on it.
• The softer material construction puts the emphasis on ease of handling.

Things to consider

• The Speed rating is 10+. If strong bounce is your first priority, please compare other models as well.
• We do not carry some combinations of color and thickness.
• The racket and glue are sold separately (this is a single rubber sheet).

Specifications

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

FAQ

Q. What is the Hybrid Energy type?

A. It is one of Yasaka's inverted rubber types, built from a topsheet with strong grip and a tension sponge. The Rigan makes the sheet and sponge on the soft side.

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

A. They are Yasaka's own 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 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.