Fastarc C-1
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[Hardness] Little soft [Performance] Control and Spin to have excellent |
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Averages reviews points
- Speed:7.66
- Spin:8.29
- Control:8.74
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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 C-1 comes into the series softer than G-1 and P-1 but a bit harder than S-1 for more speed while still maintaining a high degree of control. Slower and controllable in the short game, good placement and pace on medium shots, and power on solid shots.
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Players use Fastarc C-1
- Excellent stability and ease of use on backhand
- Easy to apply spin with good short-range technique
- Soft sponge ideal for beginners but lower maximum performance
- Long durability and good rubber longevity
- Pairing with Fastarc G1 on forehand is recommended
Reviews by user
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Medium pen Uraura haste (Experience: １１〜２０ years)
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2015/12/05
I used this on the backhand side of a KCK (Nittaku's Kevlar carbon Chinese-style blade).
Since it's on the backhand, I don't serve with it so I can't say anything about that.
Like G-1, the ease of driving against backspin is amazing - it really feels like the ball just goes in on its own. Personally, it's about as easy to drive with as when I used a JO Waldner SC back in the glue era.
There's no technique that's particularly hard to do - the short game, consecutive drives, and blocking are all fine.
Though I'm not great at blocking myself, so that part might not be a very reliable reference.
The only thing is it feels a bit soft, so I'm torn on whether to switch to G-1.
That said, even though it's soft, smashes never floated too much, which was nice.All Speed Spin Control
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Banana Man (Experience: ４〜５ years) A mid-class rubber not to be underestimated
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2026/07/06
I built a 7-ply blade with Dignics 05 max thickness on the forehand and C1 max thickness on the backhand, coming to 191g total.
The sheet surface is pretty insensitive to spin, so receiving is easy, but when I'm the one attacking, the soft sponge lets the ball sink in solidly without dropping, so I can place it exactly where I'm aiming.
Another great point is how light it is. Since it's an older-generation German rubber, I assumed it would definitely be heavy, but I was surprised that its weight is almost the same as Dignics 80.
That alone would already make it a great rubber, but on top of that it has plenty of bounce and really flies. It suited me really well — it was great all around.It really drove home that high-end doesn't always mean the best.
All Speed Spin Control Hardness Soft
Racket recommended use Forutiusu FT
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Irregular surprise attack slash (Experience: ２〜３ years) Addicted to Choridora
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2026/05/08
The sheet is great — it doesn't slip even with a thin touch. It's well suited to quick, compact loop drives, and you can build rallies with a smash off a loop drive. If you use it on the forehand, I think it also suits players who switch between looping and hitting flat. On the backhand, it works fine as long as you don't mind the ball flying up a bit. It lasts a long time, but the sheet seems physically prone to chipping. The only things it's lacking are the price and the looks — but personally, this is a godly rubber.
All Speed Spin Control Hardness Little soft
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Even a journey of a thousand miles begins with the right equipme (Experience: ４〜５ years) Easy to use in any era
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2026/05/07
This rubber is just plain easy to use on both forehand and backhand. The sponge is a moderately soft 45 degrees, so play close to the table is easy and there's less stress during matches.
That said, it doesn't really suit a Tenergy-style closed-racket, sink-the-ball stroke — I felt it works better with a more upright racket angle where you use the sponge along with the sheet, not just the sheet. That's the one thing to watch out for.All Speed Spin Control Hardness Little soft
Racket recommended use FORTIUS FT ver.D RE
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souryuuuu1234 (Experience: ４〜５ years) A super balanced-type rubber
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2026/04/11
Used on the backhand of an outer-carbon blade. Since the hardness is soft, every technique was easy to do. I felt like I wanted a bit more power, but I think it's a rubber that's easy for anyone to use, from beginners to intermediate players.
All Speed Spin Control Hardness Little soft
Racket recommended use FAN ZHESDONG ZLCSUPER ZLC
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Feeling good Zoy (Experience: ２〜３ years) Better to test-hit this first, Zoy
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2025/07/17
The sponge is on the soft side and it felt stable. It has quite a bit of grip on the ball. Out of all the rubbers I've used, this one felt like it had a strong character. I think people's opinions on it will be pretty divided.
All Speed Spin Control Hardness Little soft
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Naruhyo~ (Experience: ６〜１０ years) Easy to use
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2025/04/11
Seriously easy to use. Though if you ask whether it has power, I can't really say it does? Against topspin, it's great because you can let the ball sink in and return it with spin. Hitting against backspin might be a bit weaker? I'd recommend it for beginner-to-intermediate players, maybe? That sinking-in feel seems like something that really comes down to personal preference, so you might want to try it out for yourself first.
All Speed Spin Control Hardness Little soft
Racket recommended use Tomokazu Harimoto Innerforce SUPER ALC
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