Nittaku Moristo LP One

Nittaku Moristo LP ONE – is a high-quality long pimples-out table tennis rubber created by the Japanese manufacturer Nittaku, renowned for its expertise in making pimpled rubbers. This rubber, available only in the OX version (without sponge), is aimed at defensive play close to the table, emphasizing strong disruption effect, spin reversal, and control. Made in Germany, ITTF and JTTA approved, Moristo LP ONE stands out with its flexible and elastic pimples, which ensure high security and efficiency in defensive play. This rubber is an excellent choice for players seeking stability and disruption effect, as well as the possibility to perform counterattacks, including flat smashes. Moristo LP ONE comes with double-sided adhesive film that facilitates mounting.

• Rubber type: Long pimples (pimples-out)

• Speed: 6/20

• Spin: 5/20

• Sponge thickness: No sponge (OX)

• Colors: Red, black

• Country of origin: Germany

• Approvals: ITTF and JTTA approved

• Weight: ~25 g (untrimmed, 180x170 mm), ~18 g (trimmed, 157x150 mm)

• Technologies: Flexible and elastic pimples, double-sided adhesive film

Nittaku Moristo LP ONE features a construction optimized for defensive play close to the table, with strong disruption effect and control:

• Surface and pimple geometry: Moristo LP ONE has long, very flexible and elastic pimples that bend easily, providing strong spin reversal and disruption effect. The pimples are designed to gently "bite" into the ball, allowing fast "knuckle" hits (without spin or with minimal spin) and effectively reversing incoming spin. Compared to other long pimples rubbers like Dr. Neubauer ABS 2, Moristo LP ONE pimples are more elastic, offering more control and the possibility to perform counterattacks. The surface is thin, with a rough texture, ensuring stability and minimal slipping.

• No sponge (OX): Since Moristo LP ONE is the OX version, it has no sponge, making it very light (~18 g trimmed) and strongly transmitting the base feel. This allows the player to precisely control hits, especially when pushing, blocking, and counterattacking. The no-sponge construction enhances disruption effect and spin reversal but reduces speed (6/20) and spin (5/20) compared to short pimples rubbers like Moristo SP (12.5/20 speed, 7.5/20 spin).

• Disruption effect: Due to flexible pimples, Moristo LP ONE creates a strong disruption effect, especially when blocking and pushing against topspin. The ball trajectory is often unpredictable, with a "fluttery" effect that makes the opponent's response difficult. The rubber also allows fast "knuckle" hits, which are spinless and challenging for the opponent.

• Double-sided adhesive film: Moristo LP ONE comes with double-sided adhesive film that facilitates mounting on the blade, ensuring strong adhesion and durability. This feature is especially useful for players who frequently change rubbers.

The rubber is offered only in the OX version (no sponge), making it very light and oriented toward defensive play. Colors – red and black – comply with ITTF standards. Nittaku recommends using the included adhesive film when mounting the rubber to ensure optimal adhesion.

• Speed (6/20): Moristo LP ONE is a slow rubber focused on control and disruption effect, not speed. Compared to short pimples rubbers like Moristo SP (12.5/20) or Moristo SP AX (13/20), Moristo LP ONE's speed is limited but compensated by high control and disruption effect. The rubber suits counterattacks, especially flat smashes, but is not intended for aggressive attacks.

• Spin (5/20): Due to the long pimples structure, Moristo LP ONE generates minimal spin but effectively reverses incoming spin, creating a strong disruption effect. Compared to Moristo SP (7.5/20), the spin is lower, but the rubber is highly effective in blocking topspin shots and performing spinny pushes. Spin reversal is the main weapon, especially against strong topspins.

• Control: The no-sponge construction and flexible pimples ensure high control in blocking, pushing, and counterattacks. Moristo LP ONE is forgiving, suitable both for beginners transitioning to long pimples and advanced defensive players seeking stability. Compared to Dr. Neubauer ABS 2, Moristo LP ONE offers more control due to more elastic pimples.

• Trajectory: Low, flat, and often unpredictable, with a "fluttery" effect, ideal for defensive close-to-the-table techniques. The trajectory is straighter than rubbers with pimples-in (e.g., Tenergy 80 FX, arc 63/100), thus not suitable for mid-distance play but excellent for disruptive close-to-the-table techniques.

• Blocking: Moristo LP ONE excels at blocking (9.6/10), especially against topspin shots. Flexible pimples effectively reverse incoming spin, creating a disruptive trajectory that often causes opponent errors. Blocks are stable, with minimal speed, making them easy to control.

• Pushing: Long pushes (9.2/10) are very controllable, with strong spin reversal, especially against topspin. Short pushes (9.4/10) are high quality, with a "knuckle" effect that complicates opponent response. The rubber allows spinny pushes, which are unexpected in long pimples context.

• Counterattacks (smashing): Moristo LP ONE allows flat smashes (8.5/10) effective in counterattacks, especially against weak or high balls. Due to the OX construction, smashes are slow but precise, with a disruptive trajectory suitable for surprise offensive actions.

• Spin reversal: The rubber is highly effective in spin reversal (9.5/10), especially when blocking and pushing against topspin. Spin reversal creates an unpredictable trajectory that puts high pressure on the opponent.

• Serves and returns: Serves (8.0/10) generate minimal spin but are effective due to disruption effect. Passive returns are very stable (9.3/10) due to low sensitivity to incoming spin, while active returns like flicks are limited but possible with precise movements.

Nittaku Moristo LP ONE suits various blades, especially those emphasizing control and feel:

• Nittaku Barwell Fleet: Provides feel and control, ideal for defensive players.

• Nittaku Acoustic: Balances control and light speed, suitable for all-around defenders.

• Butterfly Defense II: Maximizes control, suitable for classic defenders.

• Butterfly Hadraw Shield: Ensures stability, suitable for disruptive techniques.

• Yasaka Ma Lin Soft Carbon: Provides light speed, suitable for counterattacks.

Due to its lightness (~18 g trimmed), Moristo LP ONE pairs well with heavier blades like Butterfly Diode V without losing racket balance. Users recommend using Moristo LP ONE on the backhand side for maximum control and disruption effect, or on the forehand for defensive players wanting to perform counterattacks.

Nittaku Moristo LP ONE is designed for players seeking disruption effect, spin reversal, and control:

• Defensive close-to-the-table players looking for a stable long pimples rubber with high disruption effect and control.

• Players transitioning to long pimples due to high control and forgiveness, suitable for learning defensive technique.

• All-around defenders wanting to combine defensive play with counterattacks, including flat smashes.

• Close-to-the-table play: Effective in blocking, pushing, and disruptive techniques. Not suitable for mid or long-distance play due to flat trajectory.

• Serves and returns: The rubber allows generating disruptive serves (8.0/10) with a "knuckle" effect, and passive returns (9.3/10) are stable due to low sensitivity to incoming spin.

The rubber is highly effective in blocking (9.6/10) and pushing (9.2–9.4/10) due to strong spin reversal and control. Counterattacks (8.5/10) are effective, especially flat smashes, but require precise movement. Users praise the rubber’s "disruption effect," "control," and "stability," especially for defensive close-to-the-table players.

• Disruption effect: Strong spin reversal and "knuckle" hits putting pressure on the opponent.

• Control: High in blocking, pushing, and defensive techniques, forgiving even to beginners.

• Lightness: ~18 g (trimmed), ideal for pairing with heavier blades.

• Flexible pimples: Ensure spin reversal and disruption effect.

• German quality: ITTF and JTTA approved, durable, with double-sided adhesive film.

Compared to Moristo SP, Moristo LP ONE offers less speed and spin but stronger disruption effect and control. Compared to Dr. Neubauer ABS 2, it is more elastic and forgiving, suitable for a wider range of players. Users emphasize the rubber’s "stability," "disruption effect," and "easy mounting," especially for defensive players.

Nittaku Moristo LP ONE is ITTF and JTTA approved, made in Germany, and comes with a double-sided adhesive film for easy mounting. It is a high-quality long pips-out table tennis rubber designed by the Japanese manufacturer Nittaku, known for its expertise in producing pimpled rubbers. This rubber is only available in the OX version (without sponge) and is aimed at defensive play at the table, emphasizing strong disruption effect, spin reversal, and control.

Moristo LP ONE features flexible and elastic pimples that ensure high safety and efficiency in defensive play. It is an excellent choice for players looking for stability and disruptive effects, as well as the ability to perform counter-attacks, including flat smashes. The rubber is recommended for use with the provided double-sided adhesive film to ensure optimal grip.

Compared to Moristo SP, Moristo LP ONE offers less speed and spin but stronger disruption and control. Compared to Dr. Neubauer ABS 2, it is more elastic and forgiving, suitable for a wider range of players. Users highlight the rubber’s “stability,” “disruptive effect,” and “easy mounting,” especially appreciated by defensive players.