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

    • Kaotakakenta

      Kaotakakenta (Experience: 4〜5 years) Might like it more than G1.

      Reviews by user

      Personally I prefer this over G1.

      I used it alternating between forehand and backhand.

      On the forehand, the ball released from the rubber nicely, making it easy to hit.

      Serves and pushes can be controlled well, both long and short.

      Drives felt like the ball really sank into the rubber, which I thought was great.

      Lifting backspin wasn't much different from G1 — the ball often didn't clear the net.

      On the backhand, meet-hitting was very good.

      Blocks landed nicely and were easy to control, I thought.

      For counters, meet shots go in well, but on drives you lose the spin battle, so it wasn't great.

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      2019/11/23
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      10
      Control
      10
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use FLYATT Carbon

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    • visitor

      God of table tennis (Experience: 2〜3 years) Good rubber

      Reviews by user

      First off, I have to say it's really easy to use!!
      Drives spin like crazy! Speed depends on your swing speed, but it's really good! It's soft though, so you hit it by really sinking the ball in. I had G-1 on my backhand before, and the combo works great. The refreshing feel of two-winged drives is amazing!

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      2019/10/15
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      9
      Control
      10
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use Innerforce Layer ALC

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    • Manyu

      Manyu (Experience: 11〜20 years) All-purpose rubber

      Reviews by user

      I use this on my backhand.
      It's an all-round rubber with no real weaknesses in any technique.
      It's not too hard, and spin, speed, and balance are all good, so I think it suits beginner to intermediate players.
      It's not heavy, so I think it's easy to use for anyone from kids to women players.
      It's very easy to use and produces a clean, quirk-free ball, so I imagine it's easy for opponents to return too.
      It doesn't have any standout traits, but it's a good, stable rubber ☆

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      2019/10/07
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      8
      Control
      10
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use Innerforce Layer ALC

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    • zenitsu529

      zenitsu529 (Experience: Less than a year) Top class in everything

      Reviews by user

      At first, since it's a tension rubber, it had a lot of bounce and was hard to control, but once you get used to it, shots really start landing well. It gets good spin and speed too, so personally I really like it.

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      2019/10/04
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      9
      Control
      8
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use Negia

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    • Nimanima JAPAN

      Nimanima JAPAN (Experience: 6〜10 years) Balance-focused

      Reviews by user

      With the same series' G-1 topsheet and S-1 sponge, the balance between speed and spin is amazing. Brushing drives are easy to hit, and I'd recommend it to intermediate players or anyone who finds G-1 too hard.

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      2019/09/15
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      10
      Control
      9
      Hardness Little soft
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    • visitor

      Invincible man only inside the club (Experience: 2〜3 years) Only the control is good

      Reviews by user

      Both speed and spin are decent.
      Control is way easier compared to Rakza 7.

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      2019/08/20
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      6
      Spin
      7
      Control
      8
      Hardness Soft
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    • visitor

      Just a Yukiwarashi (Experience: 2〜3 years) A super stable, high-performance rubber

      Reviews by user

      I use it on my backhand.
      - In rallies, I get a nice sense of speed. It picks up a little spin naturally too, so I occasionally got overs.
      - On drives, the sponge really sinks in, so I can put good spin on the ball while still getting speed.
      - Pushes and stops at the table are stable too, and it's easy to vary long and short.

      Overall I felt it was a really well-balanced, good rubber. If you take good care of it, I think it lasts quite a long time.

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      2019/07/27
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      8
      Control
      9
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use ICE CREAM AZX

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