Yasaka Trick Anti Anti-spin Rubber

An anti rubber with a low-elasticity sponge that can also defend like long pips

An anti rubber (a rubber that is little affected by the opponent's spin) with a low-elasticity sponge. Its feature is that, in addition to returning with knuckle balls, it makes chop-like blocks and pushes, as with long pips, easy. It suits players who want to build their game on defense and play with variation.

Features

• On Yasaka's ratings, Speed is 3, Spin is 3- and Control is 11
• Hardness is 35-40° according to Yasaka's published figure. A low-elasticity sponge with restrained rebound
• Besides knuckle returns, it can be used for chop-like blocks and pushes
• A Japanese-made rubber with a choice of two thicknesses, Medium and Extra thick

Recommended for

• Players who want to play with variation, with defense as the base
• Players who want to use an anti rubber in a long-pips-like way

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• The low-elasticity sponge makes blocks and pushes easy
• It can be used in a way close to long pips, widening your defensive variation
• Control is 11, above the Mark V baseline

Things to consider

• Speed is 3, so it is not well suited to attacking on your own initiative
• Only two thicknesses, Medium and Extra thick, are offered; thinner ones cannot be chosen
• Because of its distinctive character, it may take practice to master

Specifications

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

FAQ

Q. How does it differ from an ordinary anti rubber?

A. According to the manufacturer, in addition to returning with knuckle balls, it makes blocks and pushes like those of long pips easy, thanks to its low elasticity.

Q. Which thicknesses can I choose?

A. Two: Medium and Extra thick. You can choose between Red and Black for the color.

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 the United States, Australia and Brazil. Shipping fees are shown at checkout.
• United States: we prepay the US import duty. It is included in the shipping fee shown at checkout, so there is nothing to pay on delivery.
• 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.