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

      Club one of table tennis equipment mania (Experience: 2〜3 years) A model student, but there are better ones out there

      Reviews by user

      This is the second rubber I put on after switching my playing style from shakehand to a Chinese-style penhold looper.
      I put it on my backhand, and it flew very stably, with blocking stability that was unmatched. The Fastarc series overall tends to have a lot of "model student" rubbers. I could also swing hard on backhand topspin drives with no problem. Chiquita was easy since the rubber is soft, but it came out a bit too low, so I netted a lot. I haven't tried serving with it, so no comment there. Maybe because the sheet is thin, blocks come out low and sharp. Also, for a speed-oriented rubber, it grips the ball well, so speedy topspin drives and wrist flicks were very easy to produce. For flat hitting, something like Vega is honestly easier to use... If you're an advanced player, I think you could find an easier-to-use rubber if you look around. Also, the S-1 is by far the cheapest in the Fastarc series, so I think it's perfect for the forehand of a beginner who finds something like Vega Asia too hard! Thanks for reading.

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      2016/12/29
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      7
      Control
      10
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use Acoustic C

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    • visitor

      Like table tennis (Experience: Less than a year) The speed of Fastarc 1

      Reviews by user

      I used this on the forehand of my Septear blade. The speed is more than enough, and the control is good too. However, personally I feel that with max thickness sponge, it flies a bit too much.

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      2016/12/25
      All
      7/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      6
      Control
      7
      Hardness Soft

      Racket recommended use Septear

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    • visitor

      Jagajaga (Experience: 2〜3 years) Medium beats thick

      Reviews by user

      I currently have the thick version on my backhand, but if I were putting it on, I think medium thickness would be better. Countering is easy, but blocking feels a bit harder to me. Backhand topspin drives are a little difficult too. The strong points are serving, pushing, and countering.

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      2016/11/17
      All
      7/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      6
      Control
      6
      Hardness Soft

      Racket recommended use Swat

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    • visitor

      Higawariteikoku (Experience: 2〜3 years) Fastarc with excellent speed

      Reviews by user

      I put this on my backhand.
      It has speed and is relatively easy to use. However, it doesn't generate much spin.
      It's not suited to players looking for spin. Also, I wouldn't recommend it for the forehand.

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      2016/11/12
      All
      7/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      6
      Control
      5
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use Swat

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    • visitor

      Table Tennis bastard (Experience: 2〜3 years) Easy to use

      Reviews by user

      I put this on my backhand. My biggest impression was that it bounces really well. However, the amount of spin was a bit lacking (though this may vary from person to person...). So my recommendation would be for someone who's been playing table tennis for about a year. Once you get used to it and it starts to feel like it's not enough, maybe it's fine to level up to something like the G-1.

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      2016/10/04
      All
      7/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      2
      Control
      10
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use Levant

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    • Manufacturing

      Manufacturing (Experience: 11〜20 years) Excellent feel

      Reviews by user

      I use this on my backhand.
      It's such a soft rubber that you can tell just by touching it with your hand.
      This is the first time in a while I've felt a rubber that impressed me right away. It's consistent across every technique. In terms of spin amount it falls short compared to something like the G-1, but if you're going to use one, the S-1 is a good choice.
      I thought this would be a great next rubber for young kids in the early grades of elementary school.

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      2016/08/31
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      7
      Control
      10
      Hardness Soft

      Racket recommended use Freitas ALC

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    • visitor

      MORE and MORE (Experience: 6〜10 years)

      Reviews by user

      Even among Fastarc rubbers, the speed on this one really stands out. The sponge is soft, so control is easy too. Personally I find it easier to use on the backhand. I think it could work as a substitute for Tenergy 64.

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      2016/08/29
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      8
      Control
      8
      Hardness Soft

      Racket recommended use Horutsushiben

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