Fastarc G-1

Everyone's rating [Hardness] Little hard
[Performance] Spin and Speed to have excellent
Fastarc G-1

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Averages reviews points

  • Rating: 8.86 / 10
  • 447 reviews
    • Speed:8.06
    • Spin:8.85
    • Control:8

    Most players are looking for that rubber that fits them just right. Nittaku has introduced the Fastarc series with a variety to choose from. The Fastarc G-1 has the most power of the series. It's a very direct and to the point rubber. All offensive strokes from fast drives at the table to long distance counterlooping are executed with high precision. The hardest and fastest of all the Fastarcs.

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    Specifications

    Price
    6,800 Yen(Include tax 7,480 Yen)
    Producer
    Nittaku
    Product code
    NR-8702
    Speed
    98
    Spin
    93
    Control
    51
    Hardness
    Middle hard
    Customer Reviews SummaryAI Summary
    Highly evaluated as a standard German tension rubber with proven track record among top players and versatile performance, yet many note it requires strong impact technique and is not suitable for all player types. Durability and cost-effectiveness are central to its support.
    ■ Frequently Mentioned Points
    • Versatility: Compatible with drives, attacks, table techniques and more
    • Durability and longevity: Lasts longer than Tenergy or Dignics
    • Grip power: Holds the ball firmly for stability
    • Impact-dependent: Best for powerful hitters; weak contact causes drops
    • Highly rated for backhand: Excellent stability and ease of use
    ■ Representative Voices
    ▲ PositiveA German rubber that produces curveballs and enables various techniques like drives, smashes, and counters to be executed easily. Achieves high-level spin and speed, with excellent longevity. Recommended for students and intermediate players.
    ▽ CriticalWhen trying to add strong spin with heavy impact, the ball sometimes slides. Not suitable for power hitters. Feels like a previous generation rubber with no distinctive characteristics, making it not worth the high cost.

    Reviews by user

    • Soil digging man

      Soil digging man (Experience: 11〜20 years) Harder than I expected. Verified Purchase

      Reviews by user

      I used max thickness on my backhand.
      This is a comparison with V11.
      Short game: V11 > G1
      Counter: V11 = G1
      Block: V11 = G1
      It's about 5g heavier, and G1 travels farther.
      There's not much difference in spin on topspin-to-topspin drives. G1 has enough grip that it feels like it grabs the ball once before releasing it, so preference will vary. Players with strong impact will probably prefer V11.
      On drives against backspin, G1 generates more spin, but compared to V11 there's more variation in misses. Overall consistency isn't hugely different.

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      2021/04/29
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      8
      Control
      8
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use Kenta Matsudaira ALC

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    • Turtle

      Turtle Good against backspin (○) Verified Purchase

      Reviews by user

      This is a comparison against V15 Extra.

      Compared to the V15, underspin lifts more easily and it grabs a lot more spin.
      That said, the ball tends to come out more "plain," and it's lost that growling feeling the V15 had.

      Also, since it's easy to draw a nice arc, it's stable, but it takes some time to get used to for pushes and receiving.

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      2019/09/11
      All
      7/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      9
      Control
      8
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use INNERFORCE LAYER ZLF

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    • I wonder

      I wonder (Experience: 4〜5 years) Verified Purchase

      Reviews by user

      I'm using it on my backhand.
      My topspin drives go in very consistently.
      I also think the short game is fairly easy with this.

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      2018/06/25
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      9
      Control
      8
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use LATIKA 7

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    • visitor

      Bisukaria No wonder player Morizono uses it!

      Reviews by user

      I heard that players like Ishikawa, Morizono, and Ito use this Fastarc G-1, and I felt it really does have that level of performance. I think it suits the backhand better than the forehand. Using it on the forehand left me uneasy about power and control and it was hard to use, but on the backhand it felt very stable! Smashes depend a lot on your swing speed so they test your actual skill, but drives with a brushing stroke go in fine, even if there's a bit of a slipping feeling. If you sink the ball in, both speed and spin come out solidly. Also, for close-to-the-table play, the ball goes in whether you hit it flat or brush it. That made it easy to add variation on the chiquita, which was nice! Blocks are also easy and give the impression of landing right on the table - a really good rubber! If we're talking Nittaku rubbers, I think this is the best one! I think the strength of this rubber is that it lets you achieve both offensive and defensive technique at a high level. A springier blade works better with it. Even with a springy blade, blocking was still easy, so I'd really, really recommend this rubber for the backhand!

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      2016/02/08
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      9
      Control
      9

      Racket recommended use Amurutato

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    • Yaha

      Yaha (Experience: 6〜10 years) Bought it full of preconceptions

      Reviews by user

      I bought the MAX thickness.
      In conclusion, I like it. I even switched my backup blade to G1 MAX on both sides, so I ended up buying 4 sheets total (lol)

      Before switching I was pretty deep in the equipment rabbit hole, using Rakza Z, Rakza ZEH, and Glayzer 09C.
      Even coming from a slightly tacky rubber, the amount of spin didn't feel lacking. G1 felt softer and easier to use in terms of hardness.
      Maybe because it's MAX, but so far I haven't run into the "the ball drops" or "it clips" issues people talk about.

      Regarding variance between individual G1 sheets,
      this might just be coincidence, but my red one was soft and the black one was a bit harder. Both sheets
      This seems like it'll really click with people who like Rakza 7.

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      2026/09/02
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      9
      Control
      9
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use Fan Zhendong ALC

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    • visitor

      Enjoy table tennis (Experience: 2〜3 years) Easy to play drives, smashes, and counters — every technique

      Reviews by user

      I switched to Fastarc G1 at the same time as switching to the Innerforce Layer ALC.
      This rubber makes it easy to hit a variety of techniques like loop drives, smashes, and counters, letting you play high-level table tennis with both speed and spin. It also lasts a long time, so I can recommend it to students too.

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      2026/08/01
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      10
      Control
      8
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use Innerforce ALC

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    • visitor

      Junior high school students (Experience: 2〜3 years) Really good

      Reviews by user

      Personally I think this is a rubber you can use for anything.
      For drives, you can hit both loops and speed drives.
      The short game is easy too.

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      2026/06/14
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      8
      Control
      8
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use SO-TEN

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