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

      shell (Experience: 6〜10 years) Sharp topspin drive

      Reviews by user

      It gets a decent amount of spin. With a celluloid ball the bounce is quite lively, giving good power and stability. However, the sheet doesn't grip the ball that well, so brushing drives cause the ball to drop, and even when it lands the spin is lacking. If you sink the ball in hard on a drive, you get a sharp drive with a nice arc.

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      2015/03/30
      All
      7/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      7
      Control
      8

      Racket recommended use Korbel Speed

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    • Karetan

      Karetan High performance

      Reviews by user

      There are some areas, like spin performance, that fall a bit short compared to Tenergy, but it still gets plenty of spin, you can hit heavy balls with it, and overall I think it's a good rubber.
      The control is good too.

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      2015/03/30
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      8
      Control
      8
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    • visitor

      Highest (Experience: 11〜20 years) Table tennis

      Reviews by user

      This was a really good rubber, the spin is insane - if there's a downside, I guess it would be the price.

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      2015/03/07
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      10
      Control
      7
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    • visitor

      File Stark (Experience: 2〜3 years) Can hit drives with strong spin

      Reviews by user

      Drives with this rubber come out with strong spin and heavy weight.

      Even hard hits produce good speed.

      Also, you can put solid spin on serves and pushes, so it's a really good rubber.

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      2015/01/24
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      10
      Control
      9

      Racket recommended use KASUMI BASIC

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    • Kihiro @ Table Tennis now

      Kihiro @ Table Tennis now Amazing spin on backhand drives

      Reviews by user

      I used to have this on my forehand, but I switched it to my backhand. In the short game it tended to pop up a bit,
      but backhand drives land with incredible power.
      I'd recommend it to anyone who wants to swing hard on the backhand!

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      2015/01/20
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      6
      Spin
      9
      Control
      5

      Racket recommended use Amurutato

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    • visitor

      Ryoku (Experience: 6〜10 years) Great carry on drives

      Reviews by user

      The sound when you hit the ball is a mix of a rubbery sound and a metallic sound, which I personally love. If you sink the ball into a speed drive, it gets great spin, maybe because the sponge is soft. That said, the sheet feels a bit slippery, so brushing drives aren't great. Loop drives are also better if you sink the ball in. Serves and receives still have that slippery sheet feel, but they bite quite well. The short game is hard to control and tends to give your opponent chances.

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      2015/01/09
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      7
      Control
      8

      Racket recommended use Korbel Speed

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    • visitor

      Furu (Experience: 4〜5 years)

      Reviews by user

      When you go for loop-type drives it gets plenty of spin,
      and when you go for speed-type drives it produces solid speed too,
      so I think it's excellent on the attacking side.
      On the other hand, since it's a springy rubber, the short game is harder to do.

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      2014/10/09
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      9
      Control
      7

      Racket recommended use FIRE FALL FC

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