Yasaka Wallie Inverted Rubber

A chopping inverted rubber designed with both ease of chopping and attacking in mind

An inverted rubber for players whose game centers on chopping (a defensive stroke that returns the ball with backspin). Its surface friction is strong, and it is designed to be usable for attacking as well while emphasizing chop control. It suits players who want to build their game on defense and mix in attacks.

Features

• On Yasaka's ratings, Speed is 7, Spin is 10+ and Control is 12
• Sponge hardness is 25-30° according to Yasaka's published figure
• Strong friction, built to make chop spin easy to control
• Though made for chopping, it is said to have attacking power as well
• A Japanese-made rubber with a choice of thicknesses from Very thin to Thick

Recommended for

• Players whose main game is chopping
• Players who want to mix attacks in with their chops
• Players who want to steady their chop spin

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• Spin is 10+, slightly above the baseline Mark V
• Control is 12, which makes it easier to keep chops steady
• Usable for attacking as well as chopping

Things to consider

• Speed is 7, so it is not well suited to players who want to center their game on attack
• Thickness goes only up to "Thick"; Extra thick cannot be chosen
• Sold as a single sheet of rubber. To put rubber on both sides, please prepare two sheets

Specifications

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

FAQ

Q. Can I use it if I'm not a chop-style player?

A. It is a rubber for chopping, but the manufacturer says it also has attacking power. On Yasaka's ratings, Speed is 7.

Q. Which thicknesses can I choose?

A. You can choose from Very thin to Thick. There is no Extra thick.

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.