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

    • Natural monument kappa

      Natural monument kappa (Experience: 2〜3 years)

      Reviews by user

      This rubber is, to put it mildly, godly.
      First off, the stability is insane.
      When I smash the ball, it lands exactly where I want it to.
      So I can smash with confidence.
      It might fall short of other rubbers in terms of raw power, but I think this rubber has more than enough charm to make up for it.
      Also, it being light is a plus.

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      2019/03/20
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      10
      Control
      10
      Hardness Little soft
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    • so sa

      so sa (Experience: 4〜5 years) Easy to use!

      Reviews by user

      This is a rubber I can recommend to everyone, from beginners to advanced players!
      It's really easy to use, and it supports you all the way from learning the basics to practicing high-level techniques. I'd recommend it for the backhand.

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      2019/03/14
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      8
      Control
      9
      Hardness Little soft
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    • visitor

      A kappa who respects Koki Niwa (Experience: 2〜3 years) All-round

      Reviews by user

      Here are my impressions after using it in a match.
      First, every technique holds up at a high level, so I didn't make any easy mistakes.
      I use it on my backhand, and even when my impact is weak, the grip is so strong that the ball still clears the net properly
      and lands deep on the table.

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      2019/03/13
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      9
      Control
      9
      Hardness Little soft
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    • visitor

      A kappa who respects Koki Niwa (Experience: 2〜3 years)

      Reviews by user

      Honestly I didn't expect much, but once I actually used it, my backhand drives were incredibly stable — they landed to the point where it was almost funny.
      I used it on my backhand, but it felt good on the forehand too.
      On top of that, this rubber is overwhelmingly lighter than other rubbers around the ¥6,000 price range, so it's easy to swing all the way through.

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      2019/03/11
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      10
      Control
      9
      Hardness Little soft
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    • visitor

      Takuwan (Experience: 2〜3 years) Easy to use

      Reviews by user

      I use it for chopping. Control and spin are both great! I don't lose out even in mid-distance topspin rallies! Give it a try once!

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      2019/02/09
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      10
      Control
      8
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use Award defensive

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    • visitor

      hi-lite (Experience: 11〜20 years) Glad I chose this

      Reviews by user

      I use this on my B-side (backhand).
      Receiving, blocking, driving, rallying — all of it is easy.
      Stability is really high, and especially in fast rallies, it became much easier to just brush the ball lightly and aim for a specific course.
      That said, it's not weak on hard hits either — you can really grip the ball and fire off a sharp, arcing drive too.
      If you play mostly close to the table or mid-distance and can't decide what to put on your backhand, definitely give this a try!

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      2019/02/09
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      8
      Control
      10
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use INNERFORCE LAYER ZLF

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    • Ribbets

      Ribbets (Experience: 4〜5 years) Feels like a bouncy 80

      Reviews by user

      No quirks, easy to use. It also lasts a fairly long time and performs well enough, so great value for money ◎
      The good thing about C1 is that there's really no technique it struggles with. For drives, you can hit with a grabbing motion or brush the ball, either works. It has good bounce, so smashes and blocks are good too. Serve and receive feel nice too, thanks to the firmer topsheet. I'd recommend it for the backhand at any level. Though if you back off the table, you might find the distance lacking...

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      2019/02/02
      All
      7/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      7
      Control
      8
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use LIBERTA SYNERGY

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