Nittaku Hammond CR
Rubber description:
This rubber is a classic, lightweight offensive sheet featuring a medium-hardness sponge that provides a bouncy and reactive feel. It is characterized by its grippy, supple topsheet and a moderate catapult effect, making it highly effective for close-to-the-table counter-attacking and blocking. Because of its lively nature, it requires precise stroke mechanics and racket angle control to maintain accuracy during high-impact shots.
Playing Characteristics
- Speed and Spin: The rubber offers good speed and solid spin potential for topspin loops. While it performs well in mid-distance play, its stability can decrease under maximum power, where it may experience a drop in spin and trajectory consistency common in softer-feeling rubbers.
- Control and Dwell: Known for high control on mid-impact shots, this rubber excels in touch play, flicking, and returning serves. It produces a medium-low, straight trajectory rather than a high arc, which assists in quick, aggressive placement.
- Setup Recommendations: Performance is significantly influenced by the chosen blade; it is frequently recommended for use on stiffer, faster carbon blades to reach its full potential, though it remains a versatile option for various offensive setups.
Rubber Type: Tensor
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Recent Reviews
#1 — May 2025
Качественный продукт от Nittaku по очень привлекательной цене. Средняя жёсткость, хорошее сцепление и отличный контроль. Отличный вариант для тех, кто хочет играть хорошим профессиональным инвентарем, не переплачивая за дорогие бренды.
#2 — March 2025
Excellent lightweight FH rubber. Good grippy top sheet. Medium sponge hardness perfect for looper. Quite good lasting given the value.
#3 — March 2025
Very similar to Flyatt Soft with its soft, bouncy sponge and bouncy, grippy, supple topsheet. The bounciest and most reactive sheet I have ever played with. Difficult to control. Racket head angle, stroke form, and body position should be near perfect, or you will overshoot the table a lot. Incredibly soft, slow hand needed for pushing and chopping. Could be good for close-to-the-table countering, but you will still need the quickness to get your racket positioned right.
There is a good review on YouTube that demonstrates its away-from-the-table power, but again (and you will see if you watch) stroke form is critical.
Jokingly, I am curious about the VA sponge version that is reportedly even bouncier, only to satisfy my curiosity as to whether there can be a rubber even bouncier than the regular CR and why anyone would want such a monstrosity.
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