{"product_id":"original-palio-hk1997-table-tennis-rubber-pimples-in-both-side-loop-table-tennis-rackets-racquet-sports-biotech-1","title":"Palio HK1997 Table Tennis Rubber","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.tth-r{--p:#ee238d;--ps:#fff5fa;--b:#e8e8e8;color:#222;line-height:1.6}.tth-r *{box-sizing:border-box}.tth-r h2{font-size:22px;margin:28px 0 14px;padding-bottom:9px;border-bottom:3px solid var(--p)}.tth-p{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:7px}.tth-p span{padding:6px 10px;background:var(--ps);border:1px solid #f7cde3;border-radius:99px;font-size:13px;font-weight:700}.tth-g,.tth-c{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:11px}.tth-card,.tth-rt,.tth-cta{border:1px solid var(--b);border-radius:12px;padding:14px}.tth-card{border-left:4px solid var(--p)}.tth-rs{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:8px}.tth-rt b{display:block;color:var(--p)}.tth-rt i{display:block;height:6px;background:#eee;border-radius:9px;overflow:hidden}.tth-rt i em{display:block;height:100%;background:var(--p)}.tth-fit{background:var(--ps);border:1px solid #f7cde3;border-radius:14px;padding:16px}.tth-spec{display:grid;grid-template-columns:38% 62%;border:1px solid var(--b);border-bottom:0}.tth-spec:last-child{border-bottom:1px solid var(--b)}.tth-spec b,.tth-spec span{padding:9px}.tth-note{font-size:12px;color:#666;margin-top:8px}.tth-cta{margin-top:20px}.tth-btn{display:inline-block;background:var(--p);color:#fff!important;text-decoration:none;font-weight:800;padding:9px 13px;border-radius:8px}@media(max-width:749px){.tth-g,.tth-c{grid-template-columns:1fr}.tth-rt{padding:9px 6px;font-size:12px}}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tth-rubber-data\" hidden data-tth-style=\"OFF-\" data-tth-type=\"Inverted\" data-tth-speed=\"8.5\" data-tth-spin=\"8.9\" data-tth-control=\"8.8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tth-r\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalio HK1997 Table Tennis Rubber\u003c\/strong\u003e — A 2.2mm Chinese inverted rubber available in two sponge-hardness ranges. HK1997 is known for a balanced attacking profile rather than extreme speed, with good spin potential and a controllable response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tth-p\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eInverted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.2mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e36–38° \/ 39–41°\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOFF-\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Palio HK1997?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tth-g\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tth-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced Attack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecialist aggregate data for the HK1997 family shows a strong balance of speed, spin and control rather than a one-dimensional profile.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tth-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Hardnesses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e36–38° gives easier engagement and dwell; 39–41° gives a firmer, more direct response.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tth-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2.2mm Sponge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe thicker sponge supports attacking strokes, drives and topspin play.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tth-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed or Black\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth standard competition colours are available across the hardness options.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Playing Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tth-rs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tth-rt\"\u003eSpeed\u003cb\u003e8.5\/10\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cem style=\"width:85%\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tth-rt\"\u003eSpin\u003cb\u003e8.9\/10\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cem style=\"width:89%\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tth-rt\"\u003eControl\u003cb\u003e8.8\/10\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cem style=\"width:88%\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tth-note\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRating basis:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specialist\/user aggregate for HK1997 family; no manufacturer trio published. Ratings are normalised to the TT Hub 10-point display where necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tth-fit\"\u003eBest for players wanting a versatile Chinese-style attacking rubber without an excessively hard feel. The softer option is more forgiving; the firmer option rewards stronger impact.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tth-spec\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBrand\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalio\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tth-spec\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRubber Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInverted\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tth-spec\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSponge Thickness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.2mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tth-spec\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHardness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e36–38° \/ 39–41°\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tth-spec\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eColours\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed \/ Black\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tth-spec\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRating Note\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecialist aggregate; manufacturer trio not published\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tth-c\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tth-cta\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFind Your Ideal Rubber\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatch a rubber to your level, style and forehand or backhand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"tth-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tabletennishub.net\/pages\/table-tennis-rubber-finder\"\u003eTry the Rubber Finder\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tth-cta\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilding a Complete Bat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatch your blade and both rubbers to your game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"tth-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tabletennishub.net\/pages\/custom-table-tennis-bat-finder\"\u003eCustom Bat Finder\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Palio","offers":[{"title":"Red 2.2mm H36-38","offer_id":56313008456065,"sku":"1005003807698772-Red 2.2mm H36-38","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black 2.2mm H36-38","offer_id":56313008488833,"sku":"1005003807698772-Black 2.2mm H36-38","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red 2.2mm H39-41","offer_id":56313008521601,"sku":"1005003807698772-Red 2.2mm H39-41","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black 2.2mm H39-41","offer_id":56313008554369,"sku":"1005003807698772-Black 2.2mm H39-41","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1965\/1397\/files\/palio-hk1997-table-tennis-rubber_669d73f1-0542-4c51-be21-e791def88bc8.webp?v=1790183794","url":"https:\/\/www.tabletennishub.net\/products\/original-palio-hk1997-table-tennis-rubber-pimples-in-both-side-loop-table-tennis-rackets-racquet-sports-biotech-1","provider":"Table Tennis Hub","version":"1.0","type":"link"}