Yasaka Rising Dragon II Rubber

For players who want strong spin and power, with a tacky sheet and a firm sponge

An inverted rubber (a rubber with a flat surface that makes it easy to put spin on the ball) with a tacky sheet (a sheet whose surface is sticky, making it easy to grip the ball) and a firm tension-type sponge. It suits players who want to make spin their weapon, whether on serves and short play over the table or on powerful drives.

Features

• The sponge is a firm tension-type (a type with tension applied to raise its bounce), with a hardness of 47–52° (as published by Yasaka).
• The tacky sheet is designed with an emphasis on catching the ball and putting spin on it.
• On Yasaka's own rating scale (Mark V = 10): Spin 14-, Speed 10, Control 9+.
• Made in China, with a choice of three thicknesses: Medium, Thick and Extra thick.

Recommended for

• Players who want to use the spin of a tacky rubber on serves and in short play over the table
• Players whose main style is driving who want to hit powerful drives with a firm rubber

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• Spin is 14- (Yasaka's own rating), well above the Mark V baseline (10).
• While emphasizing spin, it also copes with situations where you want power on hard hits.

Things to consider

• The sponge is firm, at 47–52° (as published by Yasaka). Players used to soft rubbers should take note.
• Control is 9+ (Yasaka's own rating), slightly below the Mark V baseline (10).

Specifications

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

FAQ

Q. What is a tacky rubber?

A. A rubber that uses a sheet with a sticky surface. The Rising Dragon II combines this tacky sheet with a firm tension-type sponge.

Q. Can I choose the thickness?

A. You can choose from three: 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.