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

    • AquaTimez

      AquaTimez (Experience: 6〜10 years)

      Reviews by user

      I used this on my forehand.
      The topspin drive, push, and serve are all great! You really feel like you're putting the spin on the ball yourself, which gives you confidence when you hit. Because the topsheet has good grip, short-game techniques like stops also come off well!
      If I had to name a drawback, it's that because the topsheet grips the ball so well, you get strongly affected by incoming spin on your receives, so it's not great for beginners. Also, it's very hard, so I feel like you won't really unlock its true potential unless you're at least a top player at the prefectural tournament level. In fact, I do feel like I'm producing good shots and getting opponents to overshoot, but I still feel like this rubber has a ceiling.
      Also, since so many people around me — including top players — use it, it might be hard to stand out with your own style.

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      2018/09/19
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      10
      Control
      8
      Hardness Hard

      Racket recommended use Innerforce Layer ALC

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    • visitor

      Bunbun Maru (Experience: 2〜3 years) Stability

      Reviews by user

      Overall, my play is really consistent with this. It gets proper spin and has speed too. Because my play stays consistent, rallies were really easy to play. I couldn't find any real drawbacks. It was easy to handle.

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      2018/09/09
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      8
      Control
      10
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use FORTIUS FT ver.D

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    • Table tennis best!

      Table tennis best! (Experience: 2〜3 years) Fast speed

      Reviews by user

      I used this on an SK7 Classic. For me, the speed was fast and drives and smashes were great, but control was a bit tricky, and it was hard to put backspin or sidespin on the ball. I think it works well paired with something like Rakza X, Rozena, or Hurricane.

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      2018/09/04
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      7
      Control
      7
      Hardness Little hard
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    • mtb

      mtb (Experience: 6〜10 years)

      Reviews by user

      A perfect forehand rubber — this was my favorite rubber. It has great control and high spin, and it's a wonderful rubber that really makes everything better.

      2018/09/04
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      10
      Control
      9
      Hardness Little hard
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    • visitor

      Jinjin45 (Experience: 4〜5 years) Good for mid-distance to close-to-table play

      Reviews by user

      I'm using the thick version. It doesn't fly as far as you'd expect. Countering is easy! For topspin drives, if you sink the ball in you can hit a great shot. So I'd highly recommend it for mid-distance drive-style players!

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      2018/08/26
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      9
      Control
      7
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use INFINITY VPS V

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    • Triangular goddess gods

      Triangular goddess gods (Experience: 2〜3 years) Insane

      Reviews by user

      I use it on my forehand. Both speed drives and loop drives are easy, and the amount of spin is ridiculous lol. Flat hits are also easy, it's fantastic! Though at first I thought "wow, this really flies." Also, on rainy days it gets pretty slippery.

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      2018/08/26
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      9
      Control
      7
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use Innerforce Layer ALC

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    • K.K

      K.K (Experience: 4〜5 years) Feels like it grips the ball! (sunny days only)

      Reviews by user

      I've used both the C1 and G1, which share the same topsheet, and this sheet's hardness is just right. Even when the opponent puts a strong loop on the ball, the sheet holds firm and lets you block it down or counter-loop it back. On the other hand, even if your impact is a bit weak, it doesn't turn into a dead, spinless ball, so connecting shots are easy too. However, there's one big problem — it's extremely weak against humidity. Ball-shaped wet-looking marks show up on the surface, and no matter how much you brush it, the tack won't come back. People around me who use it felt the same way, so it doesn't seem to be an issue with just my individual sheet. In a low-humidity environment, I think this is genuinely a great product.

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      2018/08/25
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      9
      Control
      8
      Hardness Hard

      Racket recommended use ALLROUND EVOLUTION

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