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

    • Tamatama

      Tamatama

      Reviews by user

      Spin, speed, and control are all top-notch, making this a well-balanced rubber.
      There's nothing hard to use about it, and I think it's an excellent rubber.
      If anything, it suits players who dig the ball firmly into the sponge rather than just brushing the surface.
      The sheet isn't hard either, so I think players from around junior high age can use it at full performance.

      It doesn't pick and choose which blade you pair it with.
      It works well with both wood blades and special-material blades.

      The lifespan isn't very long.
      With practice of 2 hours, 2-3 times a week, I think two months is about the limit for maintaining performance.
      As it wears, it's inevitable that the rubber surface gets rough, but on top of that I feel it starts picking up moisture more easily.
      The sheet also starts to harden once it's past about three months.

      The difference from a fresh sheet is pretty noticeable, so if you're swapping it out before a match, replace it at least two weeks ahead.

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      2017/06/01
      All
      7/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      6
      Control
      5
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use APOLONIA ZLC

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    • visitor

      TakkyuCLUB 13 (Experience: 2〜3 years) Perfect

      Reviews by user

      The short game is easy to do, and the drive draws an arc so it stays consistent. Also, if you apply booster, it starts to feel like the Tenergy 80.

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      2017/05/29
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      10
      Control
      10
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use Swat Carbon

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    • Sho-go

      Sho-go (Experience: 11〜20 years) Good balance

      Reviews by user

      These are my impressions from trying this rubber on an acquaintance's racket.
      I felt this rubber pairs well with plastic balls, which are harder than the old celluloid ones.
      The short game, drives, and serves are all easy to do, and topspin-type techniques draw a solid arc.
      The speed isn't especially fast, but if you hit it hard, you can still produce a fast ball.
      My impression from hitting with it was that it's a rubber with little energy loss and no real quirks.
      No technique feels particularly hard to pull off, and I don't think it's an unruly, hard-to-tame rubber.
      That said, while its potential is very high, it's also fairly hard and of course gets affected by the opponent's spin, so I felt it's better suited to intermediate players and above.
      Also, there don't seem to be many blades it pairs poorly with, so it's an easy option to consider.

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      2017/05/21
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      8
      Control
      8
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use Garaydia T5000

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    • visitor

      Yu (Experience: 2〜3 years) Versatile in every way

      Reviews by user

      I think this rubber is all-around excellent!
      The serve bites well, drives get plenty of spin, and rallying is easy too! It feels easy to switch between loop drives and other shots. I'm currently using medium thickness on my forehand, but I'm planning to switch to thick next, so I'm looking forward to that! I'll keep relying on this rubber going forward!

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      2017/05/19
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      10
      Control
      8
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use LATIKA 7

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    • Taka-san

      Taka-san (Experience: 6〜10 years) Stability

      Reviews by user

      I use the max-thickness version on the backhand of my shakehand racket. It doesn't put a huge amount of spin on the ball, but flicks, pushes, everything is stable and usable.

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      2017/05/18
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      5
      Control
      10
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use Baum Esprit

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    • visitor

      The last (Experience: 4〜5 years) Good

      Reviews by user

      Compared to the Rakza X, the spin amount is a step down, but the drive had good consistency… brush thin for a loop, or hit thick for speed. It's a little on the hard side though, so I think it's best suited for power hitters.

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      2017/05/15
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      9
      Control
      8
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use MA LONG 5 (LG TYPE)

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    • visitor

      secret (Experience: 2〜3 years) Nice!

      Reviews by user

      This is the rubber with the best spin in the Fastarc series, the one where your shots draw the biggest arc. Topspin drives get a lot of extension. If you want more stability, I'd recommend the C-1. If you want more distance, the P-1 is the one to go for. The G-1 is recommended for drive players and anyone whose main weapon is the topspin drive. The Fastarc series overall is great for players who feel the Tenergy is still a bit too much for them.

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      2017/05/09
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      10
      Control
      9
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use x.Series Offensive

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