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

      yy (Experience: 2〜3 years) The packaging felt premium.

      Reviews by user

      I felt great performance when really cranking the spin on the ball.
      It's suited for close-to-the-table to mid-distance play.
      The balance between serves, drives, and short-game technique is good.
      No real weak points, which is a good thing.

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      2014/10/04
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      5
      Spin
      8
      Control
      9

      Racket recommended use CLIPPER CR WRB

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    • visitor

      Tsubu human (Experience: Less than a year)

      Reviews by user

      The ball shoots sharply into spots my opponent hates. It gets good spin too - when I asked the person I was rallying with, they said "ugh, that drive is so annoying" lol

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      2014/09/30
      All
      7/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      6
      Control
      4
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    • visitor

      Takayan (Experience: 11〜20 years) Easy to spin!

      Reviews by user

      It's easy to use for pretty much any spin-based technique - topspin drives, pushes, serves, you name it. What I like most is the strong grip on the ball, which makes driving against backspin easy. Even when your form breaks down, an arm-only stroke still produces a nice arc and lands consistently.

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      2014/05/18
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      9
      Control
      7

      Racket recommended use Acoustic C

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    • Bryce God rubber

      Bryce God rubber God-tier rubber

      Reviews by user

      It doesn't produce that much speed, but I make up for that with muscle training.

      The spin is insane.
      Once the ball lands on the opponent's side, it really shoots forward.
      My opponent kept missing it.
      (swinging and missing)

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      2014/05/17
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      9
      Control
      7

      Racket recommended use MA LIN EXTRA OFFENSIVE

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    • Robbing master

      Robbing master Feels good

      Reviews by user

      It was a bit on the hard side.

      But the spin is just amazing.
      Both loop drives and speed drives were easy to do.

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      2014/05/17
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      3
      Spin
      9
      Control
      7
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    • Rudiger

      Rudiger (Experience: 6〜10 years)

      Reviews by user

      The sheet grips the ball well, so it's easy to get spin on.
      It's a bit on the hard side, but if you sink the ball in properly it bounces well, so depending on how you hit it you can produce both a driving, low drive and a dipping topspin drive.
      Serves and pushes just bite like crazy.

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      2014/03/06
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      9
      Control
      7
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    • visitor

      Celestial poles (Experience: 4〜5 years) Feels kind of like a tacky rubber...

      Reviews by user

      It has a certain amount of hardness,
      and unlike other tension rubbers,
      I think its distinguishing feature is that you can brush the ball like with a tacky rubber.
      I think it's good for players who like to generate their own spin. Topspin drives over the table
      are also easy to do, I think

      BUT!!!
      The price isn't all that different from Tenergy and the like,
      so I feel like the specs
      are a bit low for the price...

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      2013/12/16
      All
      7/10
      Speed
      6
      Spin
      8
      Control
      8

      Racket recommended use Zhang Jike

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