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

    • visitor

      I love table tennis (Experience: 6〜10 years) G1 is the best~

      Reviews by user

      G1 is really hard, but it bounces a lot and I think it's a great rubber. The speed and spin are really good❗ But the drawback is that control is difficult

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      2019/07/07
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      10
      Control
      10
      Hardness Hard

      Racket recommended use Mizutani Jun Super ZLC

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    • MK

      MK Stable, attacking play

      Reviews by user

      Topspin drives are stable. Overall, attacking is easy and it's easy to control. That said, once it turns into a rally, the sponge is hard and doesn't let the ball sink in easily, so mistakes happen more often. It grips plenty of spin. I don't think you can handle it well without a certain level of skill.

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      2019/06/30
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      9
      Control
      10
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use SEPTEAR FEEL

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    • Forehand bung bun

      Forehand bung bun (Experience: 6〜10 years) Feels about right for the price

      Reviews by user

      The speed and spin are more than good enough for the price, but the control is a bit tricky.
      Chiquita is fairly easy as long as you catch the sheet properly. But if you focus too much on brushing, the ball slips off the sheet without catching, and it chips.
      The arc is nice and clean. It might match better with a special-material blade than a pure wood one.
      It might be a bit lacking to call it a true post-Tenergy rubber.

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      2019/06/29
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      8
      Control
      6
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use P700

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    • Odd driveman

      Odd driveman A well-balanced rubber

      Reviews by user

      I'm currently using it on an Innerforce Layer ALC.
      Topspin drives, whether looping or fast ones, are stable. The spin is quite good, but I wouldn't say it grips a huge amount.
      Serves get a good amount of spin
      There's no particular technique that's hard to do with it, so I think it's good.
      Other reviewers don't seem to mention this, but personally I found it weak against humidity.
      I used to have it on a carbon blade — a Niwa Koki — and I think it was a good match since it reduces the number of techniques that feel awkward.
      If you're on the fence, I don't think you can go wrong putting G1 on

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      2019/06/20
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      8
      Control
      9
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use Innerforce Layer ALC

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    • Middle pen you

      Middle pen you (Experience: 2〜3 years) Impressively high performance, as expected!

      Reviews by user

      It has enough power that the ball flies even with a light hit. Personally I have the impression that it's a rubber that makes the short game easy, and both the topsheet and sponge have just the right hardness, so pushes and chiquitas were easy to pull off. When I swung through properly and sank the ball into it, it flew off with a beautiful arc and tremendous speed! It's also a good fit for people trying a high-end rubber for the first time, so I'd recommend it!

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      2019/06/14
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      10
      Control
      8
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use FIRE FALL AC

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    • Really

      Really (Experience: 11〜20 years) Currently using on the forehand

      Reviews by user

      The biggest appeal of this Fastarc G-1 is that it's currently used by countless top players — Masataka Morizono, Ito, Kenta Tazoe, Koho Kimura, Yihao Zhang, and so many more — who keep performing well and racking up results with it. I've also heard that Kasumi Ishikawa used it in the past, and after trying it myself I really felt it has the performance to back that up. Using it on the forehand, I was very satisfied with both power and control. On the backhand it felt very stable! Smashes depend a lot on your swing speed, so they really test your ability, but topspin drives go in fine even though you get a slight slipping feeling when you brush the ball. When you sink it into the sponge properly, you get both speed and spin. Also, for the short game near the table, it works whether you just touch the ball or brush it. That made it easier to add variation to my chiquita, which was great! Blocking is also easy and the ball tends to land nicely on the table — it was a really good rubber overall! If I had to pick a favorite among Nittaku rubbers, this would be it! I think the strength of this rubber is that it lets you play both offense and defense at a high level. The rubber itself doesn't bounce all that much, so for blade bounce, men in particular are probably better off with a bouncier blade. That said, it's easy to use with any blade. Even with a bouncy blade, blocking was still easy.

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      2019/06/07
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      5
      Spin
      8
      Control
      10
      Hardness Little hard
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    • Shinyasu

      Shinyasu (Experience: 2〜3 years) This is the one

      Reviews by user

      I've tried switching between all kinds of rubbers
      but in the end G1 is the best.

      The spin it grabs is insane.
      The topspin drive is stable too.
      You get plenty of speed as well.
      Blocking and the short game are both easy.
      Honestly there's no technique that's hard to pull off with it
      it's a pretty all-around rubber.

      In short, it just comes down to being easy to use.

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      2019/06/07
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      10
      Control
      10
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use WANOKIWAMI MIDORI DEF

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