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

    • Even a journey of a thousand miles begins with the right equipme

      Even a journey of a thousand miles begins with the right equipme (Experience: 4〜5 years) Timeless reliability and power

      Reviews by user

      This rubber has low sensitivity to incoming spin, lasts a long time, and is relatively light, so it's a good option not just for the forehand but also on the backhand if you want to adjust weight or want more stable receives.
      It's a tension rubber that offers control like a high-elasticity rubber while still letting you produce tricky, unpredictable shots — so I'd recommend it to anyone who feels that modern tension rubbers have gotten too high-performance to handle, but high-elasticity rubbers feel too tame.

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      2026/05/07
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      8
      Control
      8
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use FORTIUS FT ver.D RE

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    • visitor

      Salmon Roe King (Experience: 6〜10 years) This rubber is a double-edged sword.

      Reviews by user

      I'm not a huge fan of tension rubbers, and this one had that typical tension-rubber feel in a bad way. It's a rubber where it feels like the ball flies off just from the sheet and sponge, without much sensation reaching your hand.

      Also, here's my summary of who this suits and who it doesn't. (Because I don't want anyone to waste their money)

      ○ People it suits (max thickness or MAX recommended)
      - The type who keeps their weight forward, on the balls of their feet
      - Hits by handling the ball out in front
      - Prefers a heavier blade
      - Prefers a blade that flies no matter what
      - Likes the feeling of the tension rubber sheet launching the ball.
      - Prefers a thin grip, or an ST handle

      ○ People it doesn't suit (thick or tacky rubber recommended)
      - The type who keeps their weight back, on their heels
      - Hits by pushing through with the body
      - Prefers a blade with moderate weight and a grip-heavy balance
      - Prefers a blade that doesn't fly much but has a solid, clear feel
      Prefers rubbers you hit thick with, like tacky rubbers.
      - FL handle only, no other option

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      2026/03/30
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      10
      Control
      10
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use FLYATT Carbon PRO

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    • Image Studio

      Image Studio (Experience: 4〜5 years) Overwhelming stability

      Reviews by user

      Back in middle school I used thick on my backhand.
      Above all, G1 was very consistent.
      Backhand drives and chops were consistent too, but the short game techniques and blocking were especially consistent.
      I think this rubber is perfect for rally-style players or anyone who wants a consistent backhand.
      That said, it does seem prone to clipping the edge, so it might not suit people who aren't great at footwork or who often hit off-balance, but I still think it's worth using.

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      2026/03/30
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      8
      Control
      10
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use TIMO BOLL CAF

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    • visitor

      Innerforce Layer ALC (Experience: Less than a year) Spin is the best!

      Reviews by user

      It really got a lot of spin.
      In particular, driving against backspin was easy and loop drives had really strong spin.
      As for lifespan, the sheet is tough and easily lasts 4 months, but the sponge gradually stops flying well after about 3 months.
      By the way, I used the max thickness version.

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      2026/03/22
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      10
      Control
      8
      Hardness Hard

      Racket recommended use Innerforce ALC

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    • Kotaros

      Kotaros Heavier than expected⋯

      Reviews by user

      This was the rubber I used when I came back to table tennis after being away from it for over a decade.
      My first impression was that it's heavy... I had the image of it being commonly used by middle and high schoolers, so I didn't worry about the weight when I put it on, but I was still surprised by how heavy it was.
      It gets spin, but not all that much. It's very easy to block with.
      Receiving also felt easy, probably because the sheet has low grip.
      I thought it would be an easy rubber to handle on the backhand if you adjust the weight.

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      2026/02/02
      All
      7/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      6
      Control
      7
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use Acoustic

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    • (Experience: 6〜10 years) A great rubber if you don't mind the weight

      Reviews by user

      I used MAX. Weight before cutting was 72g, and about 51g after cutting.

      This is truly a landmark rubber of the early generation of German rubbers.
      The sheet has fairly thick, low-grip pips-in style feel. The sponge, on the other hand, is dense and relatively hard.

      Moderate bounce, a decent amount of spin — it's the benchmark for the 47.5° hardness range, on par with Rakza 7.
      The arc is also a bit on the high side and it can handle meet hits reasonably well, so as long as the weight isn't an issue, it works on both forehand and backhand.
      In particular, the sheet's low grip is higher than you'll find on recent rubbers, so I'd recommend it to anyone struggling with their receives.
      That said, once a drive rally gets going, returning spin gets tough — but if you're at the level where that comes up, it's probably time to move on to a higher-end rubber anyway.

      If you buy it online, the discount is big and you can often get it for under 5000 yen, so great value for money might be its biggest feature.
      If you're not sure which rubber to use, give this one a try.

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      2025/11/18
      All
      7/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      7
      Control
      8
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use REVOLDIA CNF

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    • visitor

      particle believer (Experience: 2〜3 years) A bit quirky

      Reviews by user

      Used on forehand. This rubber made the short game — meet hits, pushes, and so on — pretty easy. The technique for driving against backspin had a bit of a quirk to it. But you get used to it quickly, so it wasn't really a problem. The balance between the short game and attacking is really good, and since you can vary the spin on your drives, you can produce balls that are hard for your opponent to read. Highly recommended for the forehand of a player who attacks a lot with their forehand. That said, it's not easy to play from away from the table with it. It's better suited to a player who mostly fights close to the table. I think an intermediate player could handle it well. Anyway, it's really, really good!

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      2025/06/29
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      9
      Control
      7
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use KORBEL

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