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

      Renzo (Experience: 2〜3 years) very good

      Reviews by user

      The serves get a ton of spin. I mainly serve forehand sidespin, and when opponents try to push it back, the spin is so strong that it usually ends up hitting the net. YG serves get a lot of spin too.

      It also has good speed and is easy to use.

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      2019/03/13
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      9
      Control
      9
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use Innerforce Layer ALC

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    • Tena

      Tena (Experience: 11〜20 years) Hard!

      Reviews by user

      After using Tenergy, this felt harder than Tenergy. The topsheet grips the ball, but it doesn't have Tenergy's springy feel, so I don't think players without much power need to bother with it.

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      2019/03/12
      All
      6/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      8
      Control
      4
      Hardness Hard

      Racket recommended use Ma Long Five

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    • so sa

      so sa (Experience: 4〜5 years) A basic rubber

      Reviews by user

      For how pricey it is, this is a pretty popular rubber. I think it's worth trying at least once. It gets spin and has speed too. I'd also recommend it to beginners.
      That said, I feel it has a bit of a quirky character, so it might not suit everyone.

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      2019/03/05
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      8
      Control
      7
      Hardness Little hard
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    • Drosui

      Drosui (Experience: 4〜5 years) All-purpose!!

      Reviews by user

      For starters, topspin drives are easy to hit.
      And you can smash with it too.
      It's a really all-around rubber (^^)
      If I had to mention one thing, it's that the surface wears out a bit quickly.

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      2019/02/23
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      10
      Control
      7
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use Innerforce Layer ALC

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    • Go! Hugo!

      Go! Hugo! (Experience: 4〜5 years) I guess it wasn't quite for me

      Reviews by user

      Used on the forehand. On the harder side.
      Maybe partly because of the blade, but the spin was a bit mediocre too.
      The speed was so-so. The serves were a bit iffy?

      It also gave me a chance to rethink my own technique, so I'd recommend it to beginner to intermediate players too! I might come back to it again someday!

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      2019/02/05
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      8
      Control
      8
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use Core 7 OFF+

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    • visitor

      I admire Tamaoki Niwa (Experience: 2〜3 years)

      Reviews by user

      It lets you perform every technique at a very high level. The grip is strong, so chiquitas and counters were easy to do.

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      2019/01/14
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      9
      Control
      8
      Hardness Little hard
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    • Deeply

      Deeply (Experience: 4〜5 years) The loop spin is insane

      Reviews by user

      I used the thick version on my forehand for about a year and a half. It was the first hard rubber I'd used, but once I got used to it, the spin was excellent and I could hit heavy drives. It was easy to make opponents overshoot their blocks with loops. Because it's hard, serves, pushes, and stops are relatively easy too. And smashes are just fast, period.

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      2019/01/13
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      10
      Control
      10
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use KORBEL

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