FACTIVE

Everyone's rating [Hardness] Little soft
[Performance] Control and Speed to have excellent
FACTIVE

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Averages reviews points

  • Rating: 8 / 10
  • 106 reviews
    • Speed:7.37
    • Spin:7.33
    • Control:8.34

    Reviews of FACTIVE. Players who use Rubber evaluate various points such as hardness of the sponge, speed, control, spin, and feel at impact thoroughly.(Page 11)

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    Specifications

    Price
    4,500 Yen(Include tax 4,950 Yen)
    Producer
    Nittaku
    Product code
    NR-8720
    Speed
    14.75
    Spin
    11.75
    Hardness
    35.0
    Customer Reviews SummaryAI Summary
    Highly rated as a versatile rubber for beginners to intermediate players, characterized by excellent control and good ball retention. However, advanced players point out insufficient power and spin quantity.
    ■ Frequently Mentioned Points
    • Superior control performance, easy to master table techniques
    • Clear ball gripping sensation ideal for fundamental skill learning
    • Excellent value with affordable price and good durability
    • Speed and spin tend to fall short of expectations
    • Particularly recommended as a second rubber and back rubber
    ■ Representative Voices
    ▲ PositiveThe rubber grips the ball well so anyone can improve at table tennis. It's affordable with good durability, making it the best match for those wanting to level up fundamental techniques.
    ▽ CriticalThe high control comes at a cost of insufficient speed and spin. When hitting harder, it behaves like a short pimple rubber with overly linear trajectory.

    Reviews by user

    • Zecchii

      Zecchii (Experience: 11〜20 years) Great for backhand swing practice!

      Reviews by user

      Using max thickness. It doesn't bounce much, so even players who aren't confident on the backhand can swing full force. Not much speed, but plenty of spin and a nice high arc, so I'd call this a backhand-specific rubber for intermediate players. The ball sinks into the sponge a lot, so it's great for practicing backhand topspin drives. Receives and blocks have no quirks and don't bounce off wildly, so the ball settles nicely on the table for the short game. If you try to add spin on a push, the ball flies up a bit with a springy feel. Once you get used to it, there's no issue at all. You can swing full force even from away from the table, so it has the strength to help you fight back. I'd recommend it on both sides for beginners. It's a great step up from flat hitting. Easy to use, affordable, and a rubber I highly recommend.

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      2018/02/23
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      6
      Spin
      8
      Control
      10
      Hardness Soft

      Racket recommended use CLIPPER WOOD WRB

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    • visitor

      Raki (Experience: 6〜10 years)

      Reviews by user

      Everything about it is stable. Backhand blocks especially go in just by touching the ball casually. But since it's not focused on power, power hitters might find it lacking.

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      2018/01/08
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      10
      Control
      10
      Hardness Soft

      Racket recommended use INTENSITY NCT

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    • visitor

      block! (Experience: 2〜3 years) Might not be enough for advanced or intermediate players...

      Reviews by user

      I used it on the backhand.
      Blocking was really easy with this.
      That said, it might not be enough for players who brush the ball, swing on the backhand, or advanced players....
      So I'd recommend it for a beginner's backhand.
      Also, it's pretty slippery, lol (sweat)

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      2018/01/04
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      6
      Control
      10
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use Timo Boll ALC

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    • visitor

      Ottotto It grips...

      Reviews by user

      I test-hit it on the backhand, and
      the grip on the ball is incredibly strong.
      On top of that, the sheet has a lot of grip on the ball,
      so it puts a lot of spin on the ball too.
      The short game was really easy to play with this.
      I think it's ideal for a beginner's backhand

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      2017/12/29
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      9
      Control
      10
      Hardness Soft

      Racket recommended use WG5

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    • visitor

      D-LITE fan ping-pong player (Experience: 6〜10 years)

      Reviews by user

      It feels like a softened version of Fastarc C-1. It grips the ball well for spin. Backhand chiquita is especially easy with this.

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      2017/12/16
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      10
      Control
      10
      Hardness Soft

      Racket recommended use Butterfly Hadraw VR

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      Iwai the Nittaku maniac (Experience: 6〜10 years)

      Reviews by user

      I think it's a great idea to try this rubber before moving on to the Fastarc series. Blocking is especially stable on the backhand, so it might be ideal for players who prioritize defense.

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      2017/12/13
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      9
      Control
      10
      Hardness Soft

      Racket recommended use MA LONG 5 (LG TYPE)

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    • visitor

      Junior high drive attack main style (Experience: 2〜3 years) Blocking god

      Reviews by user

      I'm reviewing this after borrowing a friend's.
      My friend had this on the backhand, and just touching the ball for a block sends it flying back into the opponent's court. But the return speed felt slow to me, so I'm not a huge fan.
      That said, I think it would really help beginners improve their blocking technique, so after Factive, something like Vega Europe might be a good next step

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      2017/12/02
      All
      1/10
      Speed
      1
      Spin
      1
      Control
      9
      Hardness Little soft
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