{"product_id":"yasaka-rising-dragon-ii-rubber","title":"Yasaka Rising Dragon II Rubber","description":"\u003cp class=\"kidspo-catch\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor players who want strong spin and power, with a tacky sheet and a firm sponge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"kidspo-lead\"\u003eAn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe 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).\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe tacky sheet is designed with an emphasis on catching the ball and putting spin on it.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOn Yasaka's own rating scale (Mark V = 10): Spin 14-, Speed 10, Control 9+.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMade in China, with a choice of three thicknesses: Medium, Thick and Extra thick.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlayers who want to use the spin of a tacky rubber on serves and in short play over the table\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlayers whose main style is driving who want to hit powerful drives with a firm rubber\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePros and things to consider\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePros\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eSpin is 14- (Yasaka's own rating), well above the Mark V baseline (10).\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWhile emphasizing spin, it also copes with situations where you want power on hard hits.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThings to consider\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe sponge is firm, at 47–52° (as published by Yasaka). Players used to soft rubbers should take note.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eControl is 9+ (Yasaka's own rating), slightly below the Mark V baseline (10).\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\u003eTension-type tacky inverted rubber\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eRelease\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eReleased spring 2024\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eSpeed\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eSpin\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e14-\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eControl\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e9+\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eSponge hardness\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e47–52°\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 options\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMedium \/ Thick \/ Extra thick\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eItem number\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eB-53\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eChina\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. What is a tacky rubber?\u003c\/dt\u003e\u003cdd\u003eA. A rubber that uses a sheet with a sticky surface. The Rising Dragon II combines this tacky sheet with a firm tension-type sponge.\u003c\/dd\u003e\u003cdt\u003eQ. Can I choose the thickness?\u003c\/dt\u003e\u003cdd\u003eA. 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.\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 Australia and Brazil. It cannot be shipped to the United States. Shipping fees are shown at checkout.\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 \/ Medium","offer_id":67596554535094,"sku":"YSK-B53-23-C","price":4310.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ Thick","offer_id":67596554567862,"sku":"YSK-B53-23-A","price":4310.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ Extra thick","offer_id":67596554600630,"sku":"YSK-B53-23-TA","price":4310.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ Medium","offer_id":67596554633398,"sku":"YSK-B53-90-C","price":4310.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ Extra thick","offer_id":67596554666166,"sku":"YSK-B53-90-TA","price":4310.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0507\/9079\/3398\/files\/51a9545L-BL.jpg?v=1791364281","url":"https:\/\/kidspo.top\/en\/products\/yasaka-rising-dragon-ii-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"}