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

    • Legendary crab

      Legendary crab (Experience: 2〜3 years) God-tier rubber, great value

      Reviews by user

      Well, if I had to sum up this rubber in one line, I'd say it's easy to use for every technique.
      Topspin drives and everything else are really stable.
      It grips a solid amount of spin too.
      That said, if you use it on the forehand, it might feel a little lacking in power.
      But if you put it on the backhand, it's really stable, makes the currently-trendy chiquita easy to do, and I think it's also great for attacking from away from the table

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      2019/09/24
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      7
      Control
      8
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use VISCARIA

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      Bucho (Experience: 2〜3 years)

      Reviews by user

      I bought this because my favorite players, Morizono and Ito, use it.
      When I first got it, the surface felt a little slick,
      but that wore off as I kept using a tacky sheet and cleaner on it
      Along with the chipping issue

      My impression after hitting with it: the topspin drive is so-so, but chiquita was really easy to do.

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      2019/09/20
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      9
      Control
      6
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use MEBEAULE α

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    • visitor

      (´ ・ ω ・ `) (Experience: Less than a year) Might work as your first tension rubber

      Reviews by user

      I picked this as my first tension rubber, and it's fairly usable.
      I'm not great at serving, but it grips spin well. For topspin drives, rather than trying to brush and spin the ball,
      I felt it was better to hit it more with a smacking motion
      I'd recommend it to people who've gotten a reasonable handle on the basic techniques

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      2019/09/15
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      8
      Control
      8
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use SK7 Classic

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    • visitor

      Sticky man (Experience: 2〜3 years) Beautiful drive~~~

      Reviews by user

      The way it grabs the ball firmly and lets you really put spin into it is its defining feature — for me, it's an essential rubber.

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

      Racket recommended use Ma Long Five

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    • visitor

      Michon (Experience: 4〜5 years) G1 doesn't give feedback to the hand — wish it did

      Reviews by user

      With G1, even when you try to put spin on the ball you end up netting it or chipping it a lot, so I think it's better to hit it more flat/meet-style rather than trying to spin it. Personally, I think it's about right for a middle schooler to use.

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      2019/09/10
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      8
      Control
      8
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use TIMO BOLL CAF

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    • visitor

      Man who often forgets towels (Experience: 2〜3 years) Might be better with flatter hits

      Reviews by user

      I bought this through mail order. Maybe because my previous rubber was on the soft side,
      I got a strong feeling that the ball wouldn't go in unless I swung through firmly.
      That said, the short game was easy to handle.
      As for topspin drives, if you swing half-heartedly the ball won't lift.
      But swing too much and it goes long. So my misses tended to scatter between those two extremes.
      (I think this is more about my arm or blade than the rubber)
      It was easy to put spin on. I'd recommend putting it on your forehand.

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      2019/08/25
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      8
      Control
      7
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use Swat

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    • visitor

      Table tennis person (Experience: 4〜5 years) Good for forehand

      Reviews by user

      I use it on my forehand.
      If you want to put a lot of spin on the ball, I'd recommend the max-thickness version.
      You get plenty of speed and plenty of spin, so I think it's a really good rubber.

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      2019/08/19
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      7
      Control
      8
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use Forutiusu FT

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