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

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      Barbara (Experience: 4〜5 years)

      Reviews by user

      It seems to have a lot of power on the forehand, and on the backhand the power is moderate, but it's easy to hit shots close to the table. I think Tenergy 05 is the closest rubber to this one.

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      2016/10/01
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      10
      Control
      9
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use Zhang Jike ALC

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      File Stark (Experience: 2〜3 years) Exhilarating

      Reviews by user

      It's not easily affected by incoming spin, and it's also easy to produce fast shots like topspin drives. The sponge is quite hard too.

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      2016/10/01
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      9
      Control
      6
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use Ebosharu

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      Rotation Haunted (Experience: 4〜5 years) Tenergy-class

      Reviews by user

      After using Tenergy 80, I switched to G-1 for budget reasons lol
      When I tried it, the spin didn't lose out to Tenergy at all!! Both serves and topspin drives got a ton of spin! The loop drive has an insane amount of spin!
      The short game is easy to play too, and my younger brother, who made the round of 16 at the junior high prefectural tournament, was surprised (it's a secret that his older brother is weaker)
      I think the 6,000 yen G-1 is better than 8,000 yen rubbers like Tenergy 05. From now on, even if I have room in my budget, I think I'll buy G-1

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      2016/09/30
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      10
      Control
      10
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use Zhang Jike ALC

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      Front-end haste drive Man (Experience: 4〜5 years) Power drive!

      Reviews by user

      When you hit a topspin drive with a solid, strong impact, it gets a lot of spin, draws a sharp arc at a good speed, and drives right into the opponent's court, with plenty of extension too. For power drives it's on par with Tenergy, and I think you can even get drives better than that, so I recommend it!
      The power on flat hits isn't quite as strong as Tenergy, but it's more consistent.
      The bounce is relatively mild, but that gives you more control in return.

      2016/09/24
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      9
      Control
      7
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use Forutiusu FT

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      Mountain's (Experience: 6〜10 years)

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      I tried it on both forehand and backhand, and it works well on both. It's perfect for various attacking shots like topspin drives and counters.

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      2016/09/08
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      6
      Spin
      10
      Control
      9
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use Swat Carbon

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      Tiga (Experience: 6〜10 years)

      Reviews by user

      The spin is almost the same as Tenergy. The sponge is relatively soft at 37.5 hardness, so it's easy to hit drives where the ball sinks into the sponge.

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      2016/08/30
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      10
      Control
      9
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use Timo Boll ALC

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    • visitor

      Water bill (Experience: 6〜10 years) Great power, great spin

      Reviews by user

      I'm using this on my forehand. The power and spin on the topspin drive are top-notch. I think it's really well suited to a playing style that uses a lot of drives close to the table. It performs really well for attacking play.

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      2016/08/30
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      10
      Control
      8
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use Kenta Matsudaira ALC

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