Nittaku Best Anti

Nittaku Best Anti – this is a table tennis anti-spin rubber with inward (inverted) pimples, designed for defensive players (DEF, DEF+), aiming to neutralize opponent’s spin and execute disruptive counterattacks. With a smooth, low-friction surface (slippery topsheet), medium-hard sponge (~40°, Medium), and elastic structure, Best Anti offers high control, minimal sensitivity to opponent’s spin, and the ability to perform disruptive strokes. ITTF approved, made in Japan, this rubber is a long-time bestseller, suitable for combination play and defense with spin serve returns.

Main characteristics:

• Rubber type: Anti-spin

• Speed: 67

• Spin: 39

• Control: 95

• High tension: No

• Stickiness: Slippery, non-grippy

• Strategy: DEF, DEF+

• Surface: Anti-spin, slippery

• Sponge hardness: Medium (~40°, Medium)

• Sponge thickness: 1.8 mm

• Colors: Red, black

• Country of origin: Japan

• Approvals: ITTF approved

Nittaku Best Anti features a unique anti-spin construction:

• Sponge (medium-hard): Medium-hard sponge (~40°, Medium), with fine pores, elastic but slow, similar to Yasaka Anti Power (~38°, Soft+) or Butterfly Super Anti (~35°, Soft). The sponge absorbs the opponent’s shot energy, providing a "dampening" effect, ideal for blocking and returning serves. Sponge thickness: 1.8 mm (DEF+), suitable for blocking, counterattacks, and light topspin shots. Thicker sponge (e.g., 2.0 mm) allows for more aggressive counterattacks.

• Top sheet: Smooth, low-friction topsheet (slippery, non-spinny topsheet), almost insensitive to opponent’s spin, with minimal friction coefficient. Unlike grippy topsheets of the Donic Acuda series, the Best Anti topsheet neutralizes topspin and backspin shots, returning the ball with a “dead” effect or slight spin (knuckle effect). Durability: ~100–150 hours, requires less cleaning than tacky rubbers.

• Anti-spin technology: The combination of a slow, elastic sponge and a non-grippy topsheet allows for neutralizing opponent’s spin and executing disruptive shots like chop-block or knuckle push. The rubber does not have a high-speed glue effect, focusing on control and stability, not speed.

• Low trajectory arc: Best Anti generates a low, straight trajectory arc, ideal for short blocks, chop shots, and serve returns. The arc is lower than Yasaka Anti Power, suitable for table and distant defense.

• Spin sensitivity: Almost insensitive to opponent’s spin due to the slippery topsheet, allowing easy return of spin serves and topspin shots, causing discomfort for the opponent.

The rubber weighs ~35–40 g (1.8 mm, cut), lighter than Donic Acuda S3 (~40–45 g) or Yasaka Anti Power (~40–45 g). Offered in red and black, meeting ITTF rules. Recommended water-based glue (e.g., Nittaku Fine Glue) and protective film.

Nittaku Best Anti technical specifications:

• Speed: 67 (controlled). The rubber is very slow, suitable for blocking, chop shots, and serve returns, slower than Yasaka Anti Power (~70) or Dr. Neubauer Super Block (~50). In some sources: 3-/10 or 67/100.

• Spin: 39 (medium). Minimal spin, suitable for knuckle effect shots and light topspin shots with thicker sponge. Spin is lower than Butterfly Super Anti (~45) or Donic Anti Classic (~50). In some sources: 2/10 or 39/100.

• Control: 95 (high). High control allows for returning difficult opponent shots. Control is similar to Yasaka Anti Power (95), but lower than Dr. Neubauer Anti Special (~98). In some sources: 10+/10 or 95/100.

Comparison examples:

• Yasaka Anti Power: Speed (~70), Spin (~50), Control (95). Anti Power is slightly faster, with slightly more spin, suitable for DEF+ players.

• Butterfly Super Anti: Speed (~65), Spin (~45), Control (92). Super Anti is similar in speed, softer (~35°), with slightly less control, suitable for DEF players.

• Dr. Neubauer Super Block: Speed (~50), Spin (~30), Control (~98). Super Block is slower, with less spin, but higher control, suitable for DEF++ players.

• Donic Anti Classic: Speed (~75), Spin (~50), Control (90). Anti Classic is faster, with more spin, but less control, suitable for AR- players.

Best Anti stands out for neutralization, control, and lightness, suitable for combination defensive play.

Nittaku Best Anti fits defensive blades:

• Nittaku Shake Defence: Maximizes control, suitable for DEF+ players.

• Butterfly Matsushita Pro: Provides stability, suitable for DEF players.

• Yasaka Sweden Defensive: Harmonizes spin, suitable for DEF+ players.

• Tibhar Defense Plus: Balances speed, suitable for DEF players.

• Donic Defplay Senso: Emphasizes control, suitable for DEF+ players.

The rubber works best with DEF, DEF+ blades, as the slow sponge complements the blade’s stability. Not suitable for OFF blades as it’s too slow. Ideally suited for backhand side in combination play, with a spinny rubber on the forehand side.

Nittaku Best Anti is designed for players seeking to neutralize opponent’s spin:

• For defensive players (DEF, DEF+), valuing control and disruption.

• For combination play, suitable for the backhand side, especially blocking, chop shots, and serve returns.

• For play at the table and away from it: Effective for short blocks, chop-blocks, knuckle pushes, and chop shots.

• Serve returns: Almost insensitive to spin serves, returns “dead” balls, causing opponent errors.

• Blocking: High control, ideal for chop-blocks and passive blocks.

• Counterattacks: With thicker sponge, disruptive topspin shots can be executed.

The rubber is effective in blocking (9.5/10), serve returns (9.4/10), chop shots (9.2/10), knuckle shots (9.0/10). In topspin shots (7.5/10) and drives (7.0/10) limited by speed and spin. Users emphasize “control,” “neutralization,” and “lightness.”

• Speed (67), controlled, suitable for blocking and chop shots.

• Spin (39), medium, effective in knuckle effect shots.

• Control (95), high, easy to control the ball.

• Top sheet: Slippery, neutralizes opponent spin.

• Sponge: Medium-hard (~40°), elastic, dampening effect.

• Disruption: Causes opponent errors due to “dead” ball effect.

• Durability: ~100–150 hours with minimal maintenance.

• Affordable price: Competitive among anti-spin rubbers.

• Speed: Very limited, not suitable for aggressive shots.

• Spin reversal: Low, less disruptive than long pips.

• Technical requirement: Practice needed for counterattacks and twiddling.

• Softness: Too soft for powerful shots.

ITTF approved, competition-legal. Nittaku Best Anti is popular among defensive players for its neutralization, control, and disruptive qualities. Effective against 40+ balls, offers stability in blocking, chop shots, and serve returns. Ideally suited for the backhand side in combination play with spinny rubber on forehand.

Nittaku Best Anti – a high-quality anti-spin rubber offering perfect control, neutralization, and disruptive effect. Ideally suited for defensive players, it ensures stability and lightness. An excellent choice, Best Anti is the champion of defense and disruption!