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

    • visitor

      Makeover weapons expert Department of robot Kong teacher

      Reviews by user

      I think the balance is really good
      What really stands out about this rubber
      is the speed
      Long knuckle serves came out really fast and were easy to produce
      I think players at any level can use it
      Recommended for the backhand

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      2017/04/06
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      9
      Control
      8
      Hardness Soft

      Racket recommended use Mizutani Jun Super ZLC

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    • visitor

      blood orange (Experience: 4〜5 years) Feels like it falls just short

      Reviews by user

      The speed is great, but it feels like the spin doesn't come out that well. Still, I'd recommend it for people who want a speed-focused rubber

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      2017/03/21
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      8
      Control
      9
      Hardness Soft

      Racket recommended use REDSHANK

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    • visitor

      Bear Not just speed!

      Reviews by user

      The speed is more than enough. That doesn't mean it can't do other things too —
      it spins pretty well too, and it's soft so it's easy to handle.
      It's not expensive either, so a wide range of players can use it. It's a tension rubber but it suits beginners too, a great rubber!!!

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      2017/02/18
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      8
      Control
      9
      Hardness Soft
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    • kurisu16tt

      kurisu16tt (Experience: 6〜10 years) Speed and feel are the charm

      Reviews by user

      I use this on my backhand
      Maybe it just suits my swing, but it produces the most speed and spin out of any rubber I've used so far
      It's soft, so using it on the forehand is tough
      Blocking is stable too
      Even just squaring up the racket makes the ball go in, so it's really easy in those split-second moments during a match

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      2017/02/10
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      8
      Control
      9
      Hardness Soft

      Racket recommended use VIOLIN

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    • Takuto's

      Takuto's (Experience: 4〜5 years)

      Reviews by user

      It bounces well, but since it's soft it's easy to use!
      Great value for money too, so I recommend it!

      Better to use it on the backhand rather than the forehand!

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      2017/01/24
      All
      5/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      4
      Control
      6
      Hardness Little soft
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    • visitor

      ShiroHiro boom (Experience: 2〜3 years) A rubber that's easy to get speed with!

      Reviews by user

      After using the Fastarc S-1 for about six months, here's my take:
      - The speed is really fast!
      - Blocking and countering from mid-distance and away from the table are easy!
      - Flicks and stops over the table are easy to do!
      That's the gist of it.
      The sponge is soft, so blocking and similar shots are very easy.
      I don't think it's very well suited to choppers. Players with a lot of power will find their smashes and topspin drives going long with the S-1, so I'd recommend either the Bryce Speed (Butterfly) or the Omega V Asia (XIOM) instead. I think it's better used on the forehand than the backhand (though it's surprisingly easy to use on the backhand too, lol).
      Personally, I didn't get much spin on serves and pushes, so I wouldn't really recommend this to someone focused on spin.
      Sorry for the long post.

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      2017/01/04
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      6
      Control
      6
      Hardness Soft

      Racket recommended use Swat

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    • visitor

      Poseidon (Experience: 2〜3 years) Easiest to use, No.1!!!

      Reviews by user

      The speed is fast, and it works well across the board, from beginners to advanced players!!!

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      2017/01/02
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      8
      Control
      5
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use SEPTEAR CARBON

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