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

      Shoyan (Experience: 2〜3 years) Recommended for meet-hit style players!

      Reviews by user

      This is a rubber that can handle just about anything.
      I think it's on the faster side within the Fastarc lineup.
      It doesn't really affect the opponent much through spin.
      So I'd recommend it for flat-hitting players!

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      2020/07/13
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      6
      Control
      8
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use Acoustic Carbon

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    • visitor

      mushroom (Experience: 2〜3 years)

      Reviews by user

      The grip of the sheet is really high.
      Loop drives were really easy to do.
      It works well enough on both forehand and backhand.

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      2020/06/23
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      9
      Control
      7
      Hardness Little hard
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    • Becchi

      Becchi (Experience: 11〜20 years) A rubber that seems to appeal to everyone

      Reviews by user

      The sponge really grips the ball, so it feels like the ball stays on the rubber longer, and it gets plenty of spin.

      The sheet has a distinctive "ping" and "squeak" feel to it, and it's prone to slipping.

      If your impact isn't strong, the ball won't reach down into the sponge and will just hit the sheet, which might feel a bit lacking.

      It doesn't carry the ball far, so unless you're a powerful player, I think it's best played close to the table.

      I'd recommend it for players who fight with flat hits close to the table, or for intermediate-to-advanced players who can generate a fair amount of impact if they're playing a drive-based game.

      It's on the harder side, and unlike an "auto" rubber like Tenergy, it's the type where you have to generate the power yourself, so I think it suits an all-wood blade or an inner-ply blade that's thin and flexible.
      It pairs great with the Innerforce Layer ALC.S.

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      2020/05/20
      All
      7/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      8
      Control
      7
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use Inner force layer ALC.S - CS

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    • visitor

      Midren (Experience: 4〜5 years) Ultra-fast counter

      Reviews by user

      Serves just spin like crazy, blocks stay dead, and it's easy to counter when you pivot around your backhand too. Chiquita is also easy thanks to its moderate hardness. I often use a crouching serve, and it was easy to control.

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      2020/05/19
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      10
      Control
      8
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use TREIBER CI OFF

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    • visitor

      Chinese with short experience (Experience: 2〜3 years) Definitely an all-round rubber!!

      Reviews by user

      I use this on both sides. Both drives and smashes are stable, the grip on the ball is strong, and chiquita is stable too. Over the table, I had the impression the ball flies off too much because of the high bounce, but if you put proper spin on it, you can still hit high-quality shots over the table. Counters and smashes also have great one-shot power, so I really think this is a genuine all-round rubber!

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      2020/04/30
      All
      7/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      8
      Control
      7
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use Innerforce Layer ALC

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    • visitor

      Country table tennis player (Experience: 2〜3 years) Amazing rubber!!!

      Reviews by user

      For a high-end rubber, the control was really excellent. Since it doesn't bounce too much, I'd recommend it for beginners too.
      The spin was also excellent. Serves and loop drives were extremely easy to do.
      Even though it gets a lot of spin, it's not easily thrown off by the opponent's spin, and it's easy to hit flat, so smashes were easy to pull off.
      I'd recommend it for close-to-the-table drive players, choppers, and fast-attack players near the table.
      I'd recommend it for both forehand and backhand.
      The downside of this rubber is that speed drives are hard to pull off.

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      2020/04/28
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      5
      Spin
      10
      Control
      10
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use KASUMI BASIC

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    • Moi

      Moi (Experience: 6〜10 years) Didn't expect such a high arc

      Reviews by user

      This is my impression of the forehand side (thick) on my Shuang MF-P blade.
      I moved to this from Vega Tour (max thickness) on a Darker Speed 15, and even though both the blade's ply thickness and the rubber's thickness went down, this rubber felt less like it "bounces hard" and more like it "lifts the ball up." In fact, when I actually hit forehand shots, at first the trajectory was high and shots went long.
      That said, it wasn't hard to do flat-hitting techniques either — the hard sponge made that easy. Backspin balls also lifted easily, which was really nice. The price and lifespan are also cheaper and longer than other spin-oriented tension rubbers, so it offers really good value for money.

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      2020/04/27
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      9
      Control
      7
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use SOU MF P

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