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

      mushroom (Experience: 2〜3 years)

      Reviews by user

      The ball-holding feel is especially good.
      It absorbs the opponent's power, so blocking was easy.
      I'd say it's suited for the backhand.

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      2020/06/23
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      7
      Control
      10
      Hardness Little soft
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    • Mottsan

      Mottsan (Experience: 6〜10 years) Easy to use

      Reviews by user

      This is my impression using it on the backhand of an Innerforce ALC.
      This rubber has no quirks, is stable, and is very easy to use.
      I think it's a great rubber that handles any technique competently. Blocks land solidly on the table, and the amount of spin on serves and the like was satisfying too. The high-pitched sound it makes on contact during rallies feels really good to hit.
      It might be a good choice for players without much power, or for those transitioning to tension rubbers.

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      2020/04/27
      All
      7/10
      Speed
      6
      Spin
      8
      Control
      7
      Hardness Soft

      Racket recommended use Innerforce Layer ALC

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    • visitor

      monica (Experience: 2〜3 years)

      Reviews by user

      The first thing I noticed after using it was that the balance of speed, spin, and control was excellent. Whether close to the table or stepping back a bit, I could hit powerful balls, so my scoring rate was really high whenever a rally turned into a hitting contest with my opponent. Topspin drives and smashes are extremely stable, so I'd recommend this to anyone who builds their game mainly around rallies.

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      2020/04/22
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      9
      Control
      10
      Hardness Little soft
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    • Hiropon@Kanto

      Hiropon@Kanto (Experience: 2〜3 years) For intermediates who want a grippy feel

      Reviews by user

      C-1 has that grip feel, and you can really feel the ball sink into the sponge.

      It also produces a decent arc, but compared to Tenergy, Dignics, or G-1, the speed and spin fall short.

      There's some spin, but it's still just average.

      Too much of that sinking-in feeling actually makes a rubber harder to hit with, but C-1 is easy to hit with.

      That said, when you use C-1 after using better rubbers, you often find yourself hitting the ball well but not scoring points for some reason.
      Loop drives in particular seemed to have less effect on the opponent and came back more easily.

      I think this is best used as a stepping stone for beginners and intermediate players transitioning to higher-level equipment like the ones mentioned above.
      It's not equipment for advanced players to choose.

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      2020/04/15
      All
      7/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      6
      Control
      9
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use FIRE FALL AC

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    • visitor

      Table tennis loving human (Experience: 2〜3 years) Outstanding stability!

      Reviews by user

      I'm using this on my backhand, and it's very stable and easy to use. Well, it doesn't produce that much power, so I think it's suited for the backhand, but you can do everything stably, from basic techniques like blocking and pushing to more advanced ones like the backhand topspin drive and chiquita. It's a fantastic all-around rubber that beginners can handle with ease and advanced players can also use well!

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      2020/04/15
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      9
      Control
      10
      Hardness Soft

      Racket recommended use INNERFORCE LAYER ALC.S

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    • kairu

      kairu (Experience: 2〜3 years) Might be harder than expected?

      Reviews by user

      It says the sponge is 35, but
      I think it's actually harder than that.
      So the speed was faster than I expected!
      C1 has just the right amount of arc — really nice!

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      2020/03/29
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      8
      Control
      10
      Hardness Little soft
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    • visitor

      Tom (Experience: 2〜3 years) Spin is already on par with Tenergy

      Reviews by user

      I used this in a city rookie tournament. I played doubles.
      First, it made third-ball attacks easy, which let us build our preferred playing style. Blocking was easy too, and I could aim for the right course, so I thought it was a great rubber.
      (We ended up winning, by the way)

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      2020/03/16
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      10
      Control
      9
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use MA LIN CARBON

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