FACTIVE

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

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Averages reviews points

  • Rating: 7.99 / 10
  • 104 reviews
    • Speed:7.37
    • Spin:7.3
    • Control:8.31

    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)

    • Pimples in

    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, with excellent control and affordable pricing being major strengths. However, advanced players often find it lacking in speed and spin potential.
    ■ Frequently Mentioned Points
    • Exceptional control performance with excellent ball grip feel
    • Reliable for short-range techniques: serve, flick, and push
    • Ideal for beginners and as a 2nd rubber; perfect for learning backhand drive
    • Excellent value for money with outstanding price-performance ratio
    • Moderate speed and spin potential; not suitable for advanced players
    ■ Representative Voices
    ▲ PositiveFew quirks, handles any technique well. Moderate bounce with a satisfying grip-in feel that builds proper technique sense. Perfect match for players wanting to level up their fundamental skills.
    ▽ CriticalSpeed and spin feel somewhat underwhelming, with direct trajectories when hitting powerfully, similar to short pimple rubber. Lacks the aggressive power sought by advanced players.

    Reviews by user

    • 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

      Oops 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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    • visitor

      Iwai of Nitaku Mania (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 school drive attack main type (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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    • visitor

      OL Napolitan (Experience: 2〜3 years) Outstanding stability

      Reviews by user

      Just like the title says, the consistency is outstanding. It's easy to put spin on the ball, and the feel is soft and easy to control. That said, compared to the Fastarc series, it doesn't have any particular standout feature. Well, I guess having good consistency is its feature. Oh right, "no quirks" is probably the better way to put it!
      As for similar rubbers, it's close to the Vega series. Personally, I think it works well on both the backhand and forehand side.
      I'd recommend this to people who are switching rubbers for the first time since starting table tennis, or to anyone who wants more consistent play, or wants a cheap, easy-to-use rubber!

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      2017/12/02
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      9
      Control
      9
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use Freitas ALC

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    • visitor

      Lantern (Experience: 2〜3 years) Very good

      Reviews by user

      Very easy to handle, I think it's good for beginners
      I used it before, and since it doesn't have much of a quirky feel, it was easy to use!

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      2017/11/28
      All
      7/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      7
      Control
      7
      Hardness Little hard
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