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

      Secret (Experience: 2〜3 years) Good balance of offense and defense.

      Reviews by user

      I think this rubber works well on both the forehand and backhand side. The C-1 has more reach than the G-1, but less than the P-1 or S-1. It's easier to spin than the S-1, but harder to spin than the G-1 — about the same as the P-1. For speed, it's faster than the G-1 but not as fast as the P-1 or S-1. For control, it's easier to control than the S-1 but harder than the G-1 — again about the same as the P-1. Price-wise, it's more expensive than the S-1 but cheaper than the G-1 and P-1. I compared the performance like this, but really, reach, spin, speed, and control all come down to practicing a lot and honing your skills, right?

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      2016/12/21
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      9
      Control
      9
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use x.Series Offensive

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    • SIMA  1st  kouki

      SIMA 1st kouki (Experience: 2〜3 years) A do-it-all rubber

      Reviews by user

      I recently switched my backhand from TSP Ventus Spin to this.
      It's truly a can't-complain, all-around rubber. I can now vary the spin more on my short game too. Even when I just block, the ball goes in solidly. The grip on the ball is great, so it's easy to generate spin and it really bites. My topspin rallies are more stable, and best of all, lifting up against backspin is easy. I'm not that great at backhand drives, but with this rubber I can lift the ball even mid-rally, which lets me take the advantage in rallies. It also has more bounce than Ventus Spin, so playing mid-distance from the table got easier too.
      I can recommend this rubber to anyone.

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      2016/12/16
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      9
      Control
      8
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use DURANGLE

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    • McQueen

      McQueen (Experience: 4〜5 years) Easier to use than G-1!

      Reviews by user

      Since the sponge on the C-1 is softer than the G-1,
      it's easier to generate spin and speed even with a relatively weak impact.
      Compared to harder spin-oriented tension rubbers like the G-1, it lacks a bit of power, but every technique is easy to pull off and there are no real weak points, so I think it's great to put on the backhand!

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      2016/11/12
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      8
      Control
      8
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use INTENSITY NCT

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    • visitor

      Kami Ryo (Experience: 6〜10 years) Best control!

      Reviews by user

      The control is good, and it gives you the speed and spin that Fastarc is known for — it's super easy to use.
      I use Fastarc G1 on my forehand,
      and C1 is easier to use than G1. It's a rubber
      I'd rate very highly.

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      2016/10/16
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      10
      Control
      10
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use KASUMI SPECIAL

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    • Mithos Yggdrasill

      Mithos Yggdrasill (Experience: 4〜5 years) The power is...

      Reviews by user

      Overall it felt pretty close to Tenergy 80, but I can't deny it lacks some power. It suits an all-round playing style well.

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      2016/10/09
      All
      7/10
      Speed
      6
      Spin
      7
      Control
      8
      Hardness Little soft
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    • visitor

      Fortius FT5 (Experience: 2〜3 years) Performance is good, but...

      Reviews by user

      I used this on my forehand. First off, since this rubber has just the right amount of hardness, I felt it works well for both grazing topspin drives and drives where you really sink the ball into the sponge. Looping is easy with this rubber. Even when the ball drops low, you can still lift it up and get it back on the table. The short game is also really easy to play, so I think it works for a wide range of players, from people just starting with tension rubbers to advanced players. However, it's very sensitive to humidity, so in summer the ball tends to slip a lot. I'd recommend doing regular maintenance with something that removes moisture. Still, this rubber performs really well, so definitely give it a try!

      2016/09/26
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      6
      Spin
      8
      Control
      7
      Hardness Little soft
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    • visitor

      Kanou Toshuu (Experience: 6〜10 years)

      Reviews by user

      The sponge is soft, and this is probably one of the easiest Nittaku rubbers to use for chiquita and topspin drives. The backhand receive is especially easy, and hitting hard topspin drives close to the table is seriously good. It's easy to control, so it works for pretty much any playing style.

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      2016/07/29
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      9
      Control
      10
      Hardness Soft

      Racket recommended use KASUMI SPECIAL

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