Fastarc S-1

Everyone's rating [Hardness] Soft
[Performance] Speed and Control to have excellent
Fastarc S-1

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Averages reviews points

  • Rating: 7.97 / 10
  • 94 reviews
    • Speed:9
    • Spin:6.65
    • Control:7.45

    Excellent Speed and Control Fastarc S1 is a soft version in Fastarc family/ The increase of control slightly reduces the speed, but the power is maintained. This rubber is recommended to the wide range of players from the beginners to the top players.

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    Specifications

    Price
    5,200 Yen(Include tax 5,720 Yen)
    Producer
    Nittaku
    Product code
    NR-8703
    Speed
    97
    Spin
    96
    Control
    70
    Hardness
    35
    Customer Reviews SummaryAI Summary
    This speed-oriented tension rubber is highly praised for its excellent performance in flat hitting and smashing. However, its low spin capacity and difficulty in skill development are commonly cited challenges.
    ■ Frequently Mentioned Points
    • Produces high speed even with light contact
    • Extremely easy to execute flat hits and smashes
    • Strong defensive capabilities with easy blocking and countering
    • Difficult to generate spin, challenging for counter-topspin
    • Best for beginners and backhand, optimal for front-court attacking
    ■ Representative Voices
    ▲ PositiveSpeed is generated even with light strokes, and the exhilaration of smashing is unparalleled. Flat hitting is easy to execute, and blocking and countering enter effortlessly, making it ideal for those wanting to try high-tension rubber.
    ▽ CriticalSpin is difficult to apply, and counter-topspin is nearly impossible. Control is necessary, and in tense matches, overruns are easily committed. It struggles against sticky rubber opponents.

    Reviews by user

    • Yu President

      Yu President (Experience: 6〜10 years) For flat hitting Verified Purchase

      Reviews by user

      I picked this as my first tension rubber.
      It's more of a speed-oriented rubber than one for putting on spin.
      Flat hitting feels amazing! Though it does feel like it gets overpowered against a strong opponent's drive. It's not that you can't put spin on it, but the ball that comes out is a bit light. By the way, I use it on the backhand of a Chinese penhold.

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      2020/01/28
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      6
      Control
      8
      Hardness Soft

      Racket recommended use LIBERTA SYNERGY CHN

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    • Poseidon

      Poseidon (Experience: Less than a year) God-tier smash

      Reviews by user

      The speed is incredible!!!
      Whatever the case, you can hit absolutely ridiculous smashes with it! And on top of that, it's really well balanced!

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      2017/02/05
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      5
      Control
      6
      Hardness Soft

      Racket recommended use Septear

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    • visitor

      The Battle of Minoshima! If you're after speed!

      Reviews by user

      It's a speed-oriented tension rubber.

      It's also forgiving, so you can control your opponent's shots without much effort.

      It's light too, so if you're not confident on the backhand or you're worried about weight, definitely give it a try.

      The exhilaration of smashing with this is out of this world.

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      2026/04/04
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      8
      Control
      10
      Hardness Little soft
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    • visitor

      Masato Tanaka 00 Great for flat hits and smashes!

      Reviews by user

      Above all, flat hitting is easy with this.

      Drives don't pick up much spin, so I'd recommend closing points with flat hits rather than pushing with spin.

      It's a soft, light rubber, so I don't think it's picky about who uses it.

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      2025/10/27
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      8
      Control
      10
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use Miyabi

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    • visitor

      Kino (Experience: More than 20 years)

      Reviews by user

      The speed-focused topsheet is incredible, it was so fast it's a monster. Beginners can handle it fine too.

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      2024/03/12
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      10
      Control
      3
      Hardness Soft
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      Pu (Experience: 2〜3 years)

      Reviews by user

      The speed on flat hits and smashes is amazing!!
      I'd recommend it for players who like to hit hard with flat shots!!

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      2023/11/02
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      10
      Control
      10
      Hardness Little hard
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    • visitor

      Futamatsu (Experience: 4〜5 years) Speed smash!

      Reviews by user

      I used this on the backhand of my Innerforce Layer ALC (forehand is C1).
      As you'd expect from Nittaku's flagship rubber, it's easy to use.
      Since it doesn't grip much spin, when I serve I use a short knuckle serve so the opponent's push floats up, and I aim to hit that.
      For drives, I go with speed drives or speed smashes. I'd recommend this as a middle schooler's first rubber.

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      2023/09/06
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      6
      Control
      7
      Hardness Soft

      Racket recommended use Innerforce Layer ALC

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