Fastarc C-1

Everyone's rating [Hardness] Little soft
[Performance] Control and Spin to have excellent
Fastarc C-1

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Averages reviews points

  • Rating: 8.61 / 10
  • 157 reviews
    • Speed:7.64
    • Spin:8.27
    • Control:8.74

    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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    Specifications

    Price
    6,600 Yen(Include tax 7,260 Yen)
    Producer
    Nittaku
    Product code
    NR-8706
    Speed
    97
    Spin
    97
    Control
    67
    Hardness
    35
    Customer Reviews SummaryAI Summary
    This rubber is widely supported by beginners to intermediate players, especially for backhand use. While the soft sponge is praised for stability and ease of use, advanced players seeking speed and power sometimes find it lacking.
    ■ Frequently Mentioned Points
    • Soft sponge makes tabletop techniques easy to handle
    • Recommended for backhand use with excellent blocking stability
    • Great for imparting spin on serves and loop drives
    • Lightweight with excellent control characteristics
    • Less speed and power, but focuses on consistency
    ■ Representative Voices
    ▲ PositiveThe soft sponge allows the ball to dig in without flying off, letting you hit your intended course. Very lightweight with great elasticity, combining reliability with excellent control.
    ▽ CriticalLacks speed and power. Lower shots tend to drop easily, which may feel insufficient for advanced players seeking stronger spin.

    Reviews by user

    • visitor

      The Woman Who Only Needs Fastarc (Experience: 6〜10 years)

      Reviews by user

      I have it on my backhand. It flies farther than Fastarc G-1. That said, on the forehand, G1 is easier to use.

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      2017/07/21
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      10
      Control
      9
      Hardness Soft

      Racket recommended use KASUMI SPECIAL

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    • Kotarou

      Kotarou (Experience: 6〜10 years) So this is high performance

      Reviews by user

      Unlike matte-type sheets, this one has a slight sheen and the shape of the pips is clearly visible. Both on offense and defense, it seems to have the strength of landing on the opponent's side of the table even when you hit somewhat carelessly. The surface is moist and a bit tacky — if you store it with a tacky sheet, some of that tackiness will rub off onto it (lol). For someone like me who used to be a big fan of Mark V, this was a rubber that made me feel both nostalgic and aware of how far rubber technology has come.

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      2017/07/02
      All
      7/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      7
      Control
      6
      Hardness Little soft
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    • Tamatama

      Tamatama

      Reviews by user

      This is basically a softer-sponge version of the G1.
      There's nothing that makes it hard to use.
      The sheet is the same as the G1.
      It suits players who like to sink the ball into the sponge before hitting.
      I don't think it's suited to a grazing style of hitting.

      I'd recommend it to people who felt the ball didn't sink in enough with the G1 and couldn't use it well.
      Players with a lot of power might experience some loss of efficiency.

      Personally, I think it's good for elementary schoolers to use on the forehand, and for junior high schoolers and up to use on the backhand.

      The durability isn't great.
      It performs at its best for about two months, and after that you start to lose grip and get some slippage. If you're changing it before a match, replace it at least two weeks ahead of time.

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      2017/06/01
      All
      7/10
      Speed
      6
      Spin
      6
      Control
      7
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use APOLONIA ZLC

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    • Sanzui

      Sanzui (Experience: 11〜20 years) A well-balanced type with no weak points

      Reviews by user

      If you've used the GFT45 and want a firmer sheet, I think this could be one option. There's no technique that's hard to pull off when playing close to the table, so I'd recommend it. It feels a bit tougher when you back away from the table, but that will vary depending on your skill and blade.

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      2017/05/21
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      8
      Control
      8
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use MA LIN CARBON

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    • visitor

      Kappa (Experience: 2〜3 years) Good rubber

      Reviews by user

      It has great speed off the rubber — on an all-wood blade it flew way too far (haha, sweat drop).
      You can also graze the surface, and it works fine for serves too.
      You can sink the ball in and drive it too, so it's a well-balanced rubber.
      That said, if you don't swing through properly, the ball flies off before you can put spin on it, so be careful.

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      2017/05/07
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      6
      Control
      7
      Hardness Little soft
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    • Acoustic God

      Acoustic God (Experience: 4〜5 years) A rubber I really love

      Reviews by user

      It's a really soft rubber, so for junior high schoolers trying to move past the beginner stage, I'd recommend this way over something like Tenergy or G1!
      Both the short game and attacking shots go in consistently!
      I used it in junior high and made it to the final four (though that was just at the district level, since I'm not that strong myself).

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      2017/03/05
      All
      7/10
      Speed
      4
      Spin
      6
      Control
      7
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use Acoustic

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    • visitor

      EDITER (Experience: 2〜3 years) Pretty easy to use

      Reviews by user

      I use the thick version.
      It generates a ton of spin, and lifting backspin balls was the easiest it's ever been for me.
      Countering feels like it goes in just by touching the ball, and the arc on my drives looks clean too.
      If I had to say something, this rubber is basically flawless!

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      2017/03/05
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      10
      Control
      9
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use KASUMI BASIC

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