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

    • Yutchi@Cut

      Yutchi@Cut More versatile than G-1

      Reviews by user

      This is a more all-around rubber than G-1. Personally, I love how G-1 feels super stable and grips the ball for spin almost automatically, but this rubber holds its own just as well. It handles every technique at a high level. For drives, it grips the ball for spin so the shot arcs and lands consistently, yet still has amazing power! Blocking is stable if you push a little into it, and even just touching the ball works fine since the angle isn't too sensitive. Chopping performance is high too, so I'd recommend it to just about everyone!

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      2016/05/15
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      8
      Control
      8
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use Hadraw Shield

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    • visitor

      Mame (Experience: 6〜10 years) Easy to use!

      Reviews by user

      It's incredibly consistent, yet that doesn't hurt at all when you go on the attack! It's excellent in every respect!

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      2016/04/23
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      8
      Control
      10
      Hardness Little soft
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    • CR WRB

      CR WRB

      Reviews by user

      It's a soft rubber with high control and good spin. My impression, though, is that it's a bit weak against humidity. I think you should take good care of it.

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      2016/03/28
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      9
      Control
      9
      Hardness Little soft
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    • visitor

      Timo-suke (Experience: 6〜10 years) A perfect substitute for Tenergy!!

      Reviews by user

      The sponge is soft so control is outstanding.
      If you sink the ball in, it grips well for spin, and the bounce isn't bad either.
      However, since it sits somewhere between G1 and S1, it doesn't grip as much as G1 and doesn't fly as much as S1.
      Even so, I think it's a really good rubber.
      By the way, if you're going to use it, I'd suggest the backhand.

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      2016/03/05
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      9
      Control
      10
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use Timo Boll ZLF

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    • Teflon

      Teflon

      Reviews by user

      I thought both the sponge and the sheet were quite soft.
      Because of that, drives are very easy to hit, and there's enough speed and spin to punch through in one shot.
      For the short game, the ball tends to bounce up a bit too much so I found it a little harder to handle.
      Control was good, and I could hit consistent, quality shots.

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      2016/02/29
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      7
      Control
      8
      Hardness Soft
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    • visitor

      Razantoman Nice!

      Reviews by user

      Drives and smashes are a given, but serves, receives, pushes and other short-game stuff are easy too. If G-1 suits you, this will definitely suit you as well. Actually, I think this one works for a wider range of people.

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      2016/02/18
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      8
      Control
      8

      Racket recommended use EARLEST CARBON

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    • visitor

      Neko (Experience: 2〜3 years)

      Reviews by user

      I have it on my backhand, and chiquita and backhand drives are very stable and easy to do.

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      2016/01/30
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      8
      Control
      9

      Racket recommended use FLYATT Carbon

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