Fastarc G-1

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

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  • 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.

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    • visitor

      touch (Experience: ６〜１０ years)

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      Isn't this one of the top rubbers for forehand topspin drives? You can get a ton of spin on serves, pushes, and more.

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      2017/12/20
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      6
      Spin
      10
      Control
      8
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use QUARTET SPEED

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      Blank man (Experience: ４〜５ years) Great spin on backhand serves

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      I've got this on my backhand side, and my backhand serves spin like crazy.

      I'm not skilled at all, but when I play against advanced players, serves are the only way I can score points.
      The backspin seems to bite really well, so it makes opponents' receives and drives catch the net.

      Backhand drives and blocks are also easy to do.
      I still haven't found a rubber that suits my forehand, but for my backhand I've settled on the G1.
      It's that easy to use.

      If I had to name a downside, it's a bit heavy.
      I'm using max thickness, so for someone without much power like me it feels heavy.

      But it's easy to use, so I want to keep training so I can swing it properly.

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      2017/12/15
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      10
      Control
      8
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use INNERFORCE LAYER ZLF

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    • visitor

      Iwai of Nitaku Mania (Experience: ６〜１０ years)

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      Even within the Fastarc series, this rubber puts special emphasis on spin. Forehand drives are easy to hit. Close to the table it's great for speed drives and counters,
      and if you're someone who values spin-heavy play like loop drives from around mid-distance, I really recommend this one.

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      2017/12/13
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      10
      Control
      8
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use MA LONG 5 (LG TYPE)

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    • visitor

      Something for Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. (Experience: ４〜５ years) Easy to use

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      Serves, receives, drives — I had no complaints with any technique.
      It grips the ball extremely well.
      When I hit from mid-distance I felt it was a little lacking, but switching to the outer version made it much better.
      It has no weird quirks, and I think it's a very honest rubber.

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      2017/12/13
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      9
      Control
      8
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use Timo Boll ALC

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    • visitor

      Bermuda Triangle (Experience: ６〜１０ years)

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      I have this on my forehand. I think it suits every kind of play, offense and defense — serves, drives, blocks, counters. And no matter what you're doing, you can really put strong spin on the ball.

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      2017/12/12
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      6
      Spin
      10
      Control
      8
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use Tornado King speed

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    • visitor

      Onodera fruit (Experience: ４〜５ years)

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      Forehand drives are easy to hit, first of all. The sheet is hard and the grip is strong, so you can put a lot of spin on the ball. The power on smashes and counters is tremendous too.

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      2017/12/12
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      10
      Control
      8
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use MERAN

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    • visitor

      I love table tennis (Experience: ２〜３ years) Amazing

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      I have this on the reverse side (backhand).
      This rubber grips the ball surprisingly well
      and it's really easy to generate spin.
      It's easy to control.
      But the speed is more of a so-so feeling.

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      2017/12/09
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      9
      Control
      8
      Hardness Soft
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