Yasaka Shining Dragon II Rubber

A tension-type tacky rubber that is easy to use even if you are not confident in your power

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). The sheet emphasizes spin performance and is combined with a slightly soft tension-type sponge, designed to be easy to handle even for players who find powerful swings difficult.

Features

• The sheet is tacky and designed with an emphasis on putting strong spin on the ball.
• The sponge is a tension-type (a type with tension applied to raise its bounce) and slightly soft.
• On Yasaka's own rating scale (Mark V = 10): Spin 14-, Speed 10-, Control 10+.
• Sponge hardness is 45–50° (as published by Yasaka). We carry two thicknesses, Thick and Extra thick. Made in China.

Recommended for

• Players who want to use a tacky rubber but also value ease of handling
• Players who want to try a tacky rubber even if they are not confident in their swing power
• Players who want to attack with drives, using the amount of spin as a weapon

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• On Yasaka's own ratings, Spin is 14- and Control is also 10+, above the Mark V baseline (10).
• It is designed to be easy to handle even without a powerful swing.

Things to consider

• We carry only Thick and Extra thick, so Medium cannot be chosen.
• Speed is 10- (Yasaka's own rating), so another model may suit players who put bounce first.

Specifications

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

FAQ

Q. Which thicknesses can I choose?

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

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

A. They are Yasaka's own performance 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.