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

      Impact pride (Experience: 4〜5 years) This is the one

      Reviews by user

      My feel for this has changed a lot since I last tried it, so I'm testing it again. I'm currently using Blue Fire JP01 Turbo, and this rubber carries the ball further than that, and the grip isn't bad either. That said, the quality of the ball feels a bit worse compared to Blue Fire. Still, I think G-1 is the one that lets you put spin on more consistently. Driving against backspin felt a little harder to lift. Backhand drives from mid-distance or away from the table also come out with more speed than with Blue Fire. Flat hitting is far easier with G-1. It feels like Blue Fire is for spin-based play, and G-1 is for flat-hitting play. That's not to say Blue Fire is bad at flat hits — it's just that compared to G-1, its flat-hitting game feels a bit weaker.

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      2020/02/13
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      9
      Control
      8
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use HURRICANE LONG 5

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    • Shiokara

      Shiokara (Experience: 4〜5 years) Really stable!

      Reviews by user

      I use it on the backhand.
      Compared to the Omega 5 series:
      - It doesn't have as much power, but you can push through with spin instead
      - Over-the-table shots like chiquita and push are easy, and they get good spin
      I'd recommend it for anyone who wants stability, or who likes to swing hard on drives!

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      2020/02/10
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      10
      Control
      9
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use Tornado King

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    • visitor

      Table tennis beginner but wants to be strong (Experience: 2〜3 years) Recommended for beginners

      Reviews by user

      Drives and smashes are really powerful! Spin is decent! I'd recommend it for both beginners and intermediate players!

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      2020/01/28
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      10
      Control
      10
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use Innerforce Layer ALC

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    • visitor

      Round (Experience: 6〜10 years) Great grip

      Reviews by user

      The rubber is on the harder side, but the grip on the ball is excellent, and you can really feel like you're the one generating the power. With the "thick" version, I sometimes felt it lacked something once I backed off the table, but with max thickness you can hit powerful, heavily spinning drives even from off the table. The downsides are that even though the sheet feels firm, you can still lose out to the opponent's spin, and if you don't loop it well you get a lot of overshoot misses.

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      2020/01/20
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      8
      Control
      8
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use ALLROUND EVOLUTION

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    • visitor

      Impact pride (Experience: 4〜5 years) It's good, but

      Reviews by user

      This is my main rubber right now, and driving against backspin, backhand drives, and chiquitas are all really easy with it. That said, I feel that half-hearted blocks or drives tend to slip — basically, the ball just clips off the rubber. But apart from that, it's a genuinely great rubber.

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      2020/01/12
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      9
      Control
      9
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use HURRICANE LONG 5

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    • visitor

      Table tennis club (Experience: 2〜3 years) The best!

      Reviews by user

      Lifting backspin is just too easy with this! It's great over the table too! Stops land dead on the spot! Even when I back off the table, drives come in with incredible power! It's faster than C-1 and gets more spin too! Absolutely the best!

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      2020/01/11
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      10
      Control
      10
      Hardness Little soft
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    • NEW

      NEW (Experience: 2〜3 years) Insane

      Reviews by user

      I'm planning to keep using G-1 for good.
      What I like most is how easy it is to put spin on the ball.

      When I drive, I can clearly switch between going for speed and going for a spin-heavy loop drive.

      And on top of that, the amount of spin is insane‼️

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      2020/01/06
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      10
      Control
      9
      Hardness Little soft
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