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

      Club one of table tennis equipment mania Too versatile!

      Reviews by user

      First of all, topspin drives are unbelievably easy with this!
      That said, it's sensitive to the opponent's spin and is on the harder side. Go with max thickness and it bounces quite a lot.
      Pushes, serves, and smashes are all very easy, but counters are a bit tricky...
      If you feel it's lacking something, try Tenergy 05 or 80,
      and if it bounces too much for you, I'd recommend Alhelg or S-1.

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      2016/04/30
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      9
      Control
      7
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use Butterfly Hadraw VK

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    • visitor

      Suifuta (Experience: 6〜10 years) Used by famous players

      Reviews by user

      It's great for topspin drives. It has good speed, and if you sink the ball into the sponge you get quite a lot of spin too. It suits mid-distance and away-from-the-table drive players, but if you're skilled with your hands, close-to-the-table fast attack players can use it too. It works for intermediate to advanced players. In fact, players like Kasumi Ishikawa and Mima Ito use it too. Give it a try!

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      2016/04/29
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      9
      Control
      4
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use Suifuta

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    • visitor

      smart (Experience: 4〜5 years) Truly an all-round rubber!!

      Reviews by user

      I think the biggest feature of this rubber is definitely its high spin performance. It draws such a high arc that you can lift even a heavily cut chop without any trouble. The speed of the smash surprised me too. On hard hits you get a powerful ball, and for the short game it stops firmly right where you want — it's honestly a dream rubber. Personally, I'd like every table tennis player to try this rubber at least once.

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      2016/04/25
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      10
      Control
      7
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use CLIPPER CR WRB

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    • visitor

      Yukinon (Experience: 4〜5 years) Pretty good

      Reviews by user

      Out of all the rubbers I've used, this was by far the easiest for hitting backhand topspin drives!

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      2016/04/13
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      8
      Control
      5
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use Swat Carbon

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    • visitor

      Table Tennis (Experience: 2〜3 years)

      Reviews by user

      This is a really good rubber.
      The speed and spin are excellent.
      However, it's hard to control and is more suited to intermediate and advanced players. For a beginner like me it's a bit tricky to use, but I think it's a great rubber to recommend for intermediate to advanced players.

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      2016/04/02
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      9
      Control
      6
      Hardness Hard

      Racket recommended use Innerforce ALC

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    • visitor

      energy (Experience: Less than a year) Please give it a try!!

      Reviews by user

      Fastarc G-1 makes topspin drives really easy, and the ball draws a beautiful arc into your opponent's court. On top of that, smashes come out with real speed too. If you're torn between the P-1 and G-1, I definitely recommend the G-1❢
      For the backhand side, I'd recommend something like Attack8 or Booster SA
      Also recommend Spinart

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      2016/03/19
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      8
      Control
      4
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use Black Balsa 7.0

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    • etwas4

      etwas4

      Reviews by user

      It's a similar type of rubber to Tenergy, but it doesn't have that "holding the ball" feeling that Tenergy has, so I found this one easier to use.
      It has plenty of spin and speed, so I think it's a high-performance, great rubber.

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      2016/03/03
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      9
      Control
      8
      Hardness Little hard
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