[Editor's Picks] YASAKA “JET IMPACT” delivers more impact than the previous model. The “best value for money” shoe keeps on running!

The ultimate value-for-money shoe that’s selling like crazy in Japan

　Next year, the long-established manufacturer YASAKA will mark its 80th anniversary. When people think about the brand image, many would probably cite its high cost performance.

　The flagship of its inverted rubber lineup, the “Rakza” series, is mostly priced in the 6,000-yen range. There are few rackets that cost more than 20,000 yen. YASAKA may be the only manufacturer whose users worry, “Couldn’t they raise the price a little more?”

　“High price and high performance is a given. We want to make products that are both affordable and high-performing, and have them evaluated for their price as well.” That stance remains unchanged for YASAKA’s table tennis shoes. The “JET IMPACT NEO2” (hereafter “NEO2”), released last December as a renewed version of the previous “JET IMPACT NEO,” also keeps the price unchanged at 6,380 yen (tax included). It is among the most reasonably priced table tennis shoes on the market.

　In the April 2026 equipment sales ranking on “Takkyu Okoku WEB,” NEO2 entered the top 10 for the first time and even took first place. It is showing a strong run in the spring table tennis market.

　In the past, low-priced table tennis shoes had an image of being “slippery” and “heavy and hard to wear.” But NEO2 uses plenty of mesh material in the upper, making it lighter and improving the fit. Even when holding it in your hand, it doesn’t feel sluggish, and it gives the impression that you could move quickly. Cushioning and outsole grip are also excellent, giving it a well-balanced set of basic performance features as a table tennis shoe.

　On the design side, the red accent around the laces sharpens the overall impression, and the classic YASAKA logo adds a nice touch. Size options now include newly added 20 cm and 21 cm sizes, making it an ideal entry model for elementary school players just starting table tennis.

　In a table tennis world where equipment prices keep rising, the impact delivered by the “best value for money” NEO2 is outstanding, and it is likely to continue winning support from many users.

A separate-type outsole with rubber omitted from the midfoot area

YASAKA
JET IMPACT NEO2

●¥6,380 (tax included, Japanese yen)
●Sizes: 20.0, 21.0, 22.0–28.0 cm　●Color: Black
Yasaka Co., Ltd.: 03-3634-5118