Nittaku Fastarc G-1

This rubber plays rather similar to Yasaka Rakza 7 (see my review there). Compared to Yasaka Rakza 7, this rubber feels slightly firmer and has a longer throw. Overall, this rubber is more powerful and direct, and Yasaka Rakza 7 is softer with a longer dwell time and more control.

Update: I found the Nittaku Fastarc G-1 to be a very stable and reliable offensive rubber that gave me excellent control and confidence during matches. Its predictable response made it particularly effective for blocking, counter-driving, and flat hitting, allowing me to play aggressively without the ball becoming too unpredictable.

However, for my playing style, I felt it lacked the extra grip and “bite” needed to fully engage the ball during heavy topspin strokes. While it could generate good spin, it did not provide the same level of spin potential and feeling of grabbing the ball that I was looking for.

Overall, the Fastarc G-1 is a highly consistent offensive rubber with great stability and control, especially for direct attacking play, but I needed a rubber with more spin engagement and a stronger topspin response to suit my game.

Currently using on FH with Tibhar Stratus Power Wood and it is incredible. Every type of loop, from slow and spinny opener, compact drive or brushing for maximum spin works. Even works for flat hits. Not as fast as some very fast tensors like Tibhar MX-P, but it has much more control, seems to have almost the same spin and also better for serving and short game—and still has a lot of gears when you hit hard. Best FH rubber I have tried by far. Also played on backhand a bit, where it also felt good—but you will need to adjust angles and be a bit more active in play. Doesn’t work as well with passive shots. If you have an active backhand style it will suit you a lot, but I prefer the Fastarc C1 for backhand.

This is an incredibly consistent Tensor rubber. It isn’t overly sensitive to incoming spin, which makes it excellent for blocking, and the control during serve receive is well above average. When attacking, it offers great dwell time, a reliable arc, and plenty of speed. It is a very balanced rubber—much more controlled than Tenergy 05, yet it retains similar overall characteristics.

Control Rubber. It says fast & arc on the package, but the rubber produces a weak arc and is slow. I would say the rubber is good, but it just lacks spin. It would be perfect if it was spinnier. If you find Tenergy hard to play with, I would definitely suggest picking this rubber up. I can hit good forehand topspin on it only if I perform it like Chinese players. With short strokes, it just doesn’t produce any spin in my opinion. It weighs more than Tenergy—about 2 grams—so that is a disadvantage as well. This product is a mixed bag. I highly recommend this rubber to beginners who struggle with balls flying out too far.

Everything said about this rubber, it’s a reference in Japanese rubber making. Great spin, can either brush or hit. One of the best all-around rubbers of all time.

I’m using G1 as my main rubber on FH. This rubber works nicely for BH as well. Spinny, fast, durable, grippy, and not so spin sensitive.

My preferred choice of rubber on my FH. Lower price compared to Tenergy 05. It seems that this rubber lasts longer than the T 05. Value and quality!

This rubber is fast and springy, delivering good spin for aggressive play. The rubber and sponge are durable, ensuring long-lasting performance. It’s easy to block topspin shots effectively, though sometimes the topspin arc tends to be a bit flatter than expected. Overall, a solid choice for players looking for speed and spin with reliable durability. Definitely a cheaper alternative to more expensive rubbers on the market.

I have been using the G-1 rubber for many years for my backhand, and I recently switched to the forehand. It is a great semi-hard rubber with good control and pace.

Goma muy adaptable a todos los juegos, buen control, empuje, velocidad y efecto.

High spin, great control, and reliable performance — a modern classic.

The Nittaku Fastarc G-1 is one of the most balanced rubbers I’ve used. It delivers incredible spin, especially on opening loops and serves. The topsheet is very grippy, and when paired with the medium-hard sponge, it produces a solid and confident feeling on impact.

What I like most is the control — despite being an offensive rubber, G-1 offers excellent stability in rallies and blocking. It’s not as bouncy as Tenergy, which actually helps with short game precision and safe looping.

I haven’t fully broken it in yet, but even in the early stages, it shows great promise for loop-heavy, spin-based playstyles. Also, it works well both on the forehand and backhand, depending on your level and preferences.

Highly recommended for intermediate to advanced players who value spin, control, and consistent performance.

Best bang for your buck. Delivers great spin and control. Watch for the great TT11 sales, and you can get a steal!

Excellent FH rubbers + Freitas ALC

Took me a few days to adapt to this rubber; I switched from Tihbar MXD. But I now enjoy everything about the rubber, especially the control and less sensitivity to spin. Happy to continue with this rubber.

Very good product. Cut to 157/150 = 47.5 grams. Very good spin, not bouncy. Excellent service from tt11, thank you.

Lasts a long time, very grippy, not bouncy compared to other rubbers of its caliber/generation, decently fast, high throw, stable, soft enough to be forgiving for intermediate players, hard enough for powerful shots from further back.

Great value when on sale or 4/3.

Not the best performance for top players who would prefer harder newer (and more expensive) alternatives, but a great choice for a lot of players.

People often ask what rubber I’m using, impressed by the spin only to be puzzled to hear it isn’t a fancy H3 or Butterfly.

Ya veo el por qué es una de las gomas más populares de la tienda, es muy buena en todos los aspectos. Como es híbrida puedes hacer de todo con ella: push, smash, topspin; para los loop es muy fácil. En Viscaria va de 10 y lo más bello, el precio. Será mi goma favorita por un largo tiempo.

For me, this rubber is the best! Excellent control, the best for attack! It is complete, this rubber.

Everything perfect as usual. Regards.

I’m an intermediate all-around player and use G1 Max on both sides and TP_Ligna CI blade. I was trying all kinds of combinations and found this one is the best fit for my game style.

Espectacular rubber! The best ratio of speed/control. Very easy to play both backhand and drive. I do not recommend it for beginner players because it does not force you to have good technique. It’s very similar to Xiom Omega V Asia.

Раньше в толщине 2.0 вообще не играла на уровне сегодняшнего дня, max даёт надежду на конкуренцию сегодняшнего дня. Только цена, а не респект прошлых лет, даёт ей право играть начинающим и среднему уровню.

Nice rubber, recommended.

After getting used to the rubber (maybe a month), it is very easy to use. I used MAX thickness on a YSE. It is great for amateurs who like to hit and loop. It is easy to get strong backspin on serves, but hard to chop in the middle of points and get lots of backspin. However, it provides amazing ease of use, the ball always goes on the table.

I think it is hard to get short, heavy pushes, but it is good for long and deep heavy pushes. Overall, it makes it easier to play against people who favor backspin.

Goma de velocidad media rápida y buen spin. Permite el juego corto, como el juego ofensivo. La uso en el drive y la C1 en el revés.

I like it for my FH.

Great rubber. I use it on my forehand in MAX thickness on a Joola CWX wood (very soft for defense), and I found it to be a very interesting rubber—fast, with lots of spin and control. I really liked the angle and durability. I train 14 hours a week, and in 5 weeks the rubber is identical to new.

Balanced rubber speed spin. Used it on Viscaria.

When I first played with this rubber, I thought it was a bit slow since I am coming from Tenergy 05. It is a bit slower than Tenergy 05, but it gives so much more control and more gears, especially at the lower end. I can do a lot more with Fastarc G1 (FG1) than Tenergy. Tenergy gives more power in looping for looping… and that’s about it. Everything else it seems that FG1 can do better. It’s easier to loop with FG1 and seems to be more forgiving. Blocking and chopping are better with FG1. Smashing is the same as Tenergy. Short game is also better with FG1. I changed to FG1 on both FH and BH. Excellent on Viscaria. I think it will also be excellent on Mizutani ZLC, which I am trying next. I think FG1 with Mizutani ZLC should give it a bit more power. Will update next time when I get another opportunity to review this rubber. I am planning to buy more sheets of this awesome rubber.

Если брать по скидке, то получается лучшая европейская накладка. Можно играть как слева, так и справа. Играю толщиной 2.0.

Just great. Spin is unlimited, speed is enough for all-out attack. The feeling of rubber surface and sponge will be pleasant for seekers.

I put this on Nittaku Septear Feel Blade on FH (Max) side. High angle for very easy shots. Very good spin and speed balance.

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Good linear rubber, both for FH and BH, but not on the level of BF products or top Chinese rubbers. A little more expensive than I’ve been expecting from this type of rubber. Go for 2.0mm instead of MAX, because MAX tends to be more unstable and uneven.

Excellent rubber for FH.

Отличная накладка для форхэнда. Использую с основанием Nittaku Barwell.

This is a high-quality rubber and can be used from intermediate- to advanced-level players. Pairing with the right blade is important, as putting it on powerful blades might be too fast for some players.

This rubber is one of my favorite rubbers of all time. It beats Rozena, Donics, the Chinese tacky stuff, etc.

Put this on an outer carbon blade, and you will have the opponent run for cover when smashing. It might be possible to find faster rubbers, but nothing I have tried yet myself. And I’m not looking to go faster, as it’s irrelevant at this level of speed it has. At one point, more speed isn’t really needed, and more control and spin will be more important. This is where G1 shines. The Japanese found the right balance. The right sweet spot. For the serious player.

Arc is not crazy high. More straight shots at high speed, but if you know what you are doing, holy moly. Throw angle not high as well.

Don’t misread… if you like looping, it will do it very well. With aggression. G1 means action. You GOT TO engage the sponge. Move forward. Attack. Passive play… you’re looking at the wrong rubber. Bounce is there, but not crazy. Easy to control…

Oh, did I say it’s easy to control, btw? It is. With proper technique.

It’s like this: G1 wants to teach you TT and make you sweat. It demands legwork and proper movements. If you are a lazy Sunday player standing up swatting flies, move on. Not for you. However, if you play proper, damn, you get a response. It will love you. You will love it. G1 doesn’t like me on my off days where I’m just too tired to bother giving 110%. It loves me when I do. There are more forgiving rubbers than G1. Spin is crazy good. Best serves I made driving my friends insane. I’m impressed with how spinny it is. Grippy, not tacky.

One of the best-selling rubbers in Asia. Still. After all these years. On TableTennis11, you can get 4 for the price of 3 at an already great individual price rubber. I don’t work for them. I just shop there. G1 outlasts in longevity all other rubbers I ever tried. It’s still good after 10-12 months of 5 days a week usage. I change it at that time, but not even sure I needed to.

Nittaku Fastarc G-1 is quite impressive in terms of speed and the spin it generates. I really like this rubber and would recommend it to anyone looking for an offensive forehand rubber.

Fast, spinny with good control. 4 for the price of 3 was great. Fast delivery. Overall I give it 4.8 out of 5.

Very good balance of speed, spin, and control.

Use it on my FH paired with Acoustic. Lots of power, lots of control.

Хорошая скорость и контроль.

Quality rubber at a good price. Great for backspin and chopping, and the speed is quite great!

My default rubber, as it can do everything well.

Great rubber on forehand and backhand. I use 2.0 on forehand and max on backhand paired with viscaria and seems to work great after practicing a few times. I play top level leagues in my region and think this will be my new go-to rubber after trying many. For value, seems the best. Great service here.

Solid rubber that is best suited in my opinion as a BH rubber. A little bit bouncy in the short game, but overall very predictable and linear.

If you have no idea what to use on the forehand side… try this…

Mi goma de revés por excelencia, no la cambio por nada, velocidad y control donde sea.

Great and consistent rubber for loops and power loops. I think it suits well the Acoustic blade, even possibly the Septear. However, I use now Tibhar MX-P as I require more accuracy for my topspin drives and flat hits.

Spiny rubber with decent speed.

Perfecta para ocupar al derecho, la superficie es equilibrada entre potencia y spin. Pasar a esta superficie fue una gran diferencia ya que antes ocupaba rakza 7. Ocupada en un viscaria super ALC.

Quality exceeded.

One of the best rubbers for beginners and intermediate players. I had it on both sides of Yasaka Sweden Extra when I started playing again after a 20-year break. Great control, speed, and spin. I have since moved on with blades but still have G-1 on both sides of my other Andro Novacell OFF/S (Dandoy Sports sold both colors in Max!). This is the universal rubber. Not sensitive to incoming spin. Most people seem to prefer C-1 or S-1 on BH with G-1 on FH, but I like to use this on both sides. Durability is incredible! No changes in quality after 100 hours.

Coming from Japanese rubbers, this is not quite up there, but nor was I expecting it. Did not feel lively when looping and hitting. This is a good rubber for its price range. I will stick with Dignics or T05 in future. Maybe it will grow on me…

I have used both Tenergy 05 and G1 on my FH. For me, I prefer the Fastarc G1 as I find it more consistent and more stable to use. I find that the G1 lasts longer and, of course, it is more affordable than the 05. Five stars on this rubber!

I used 05 fx for years but have now switched to Fastarc G1. It performs pretty much as well for my two wing looping game—at about half the price. G1 and G2 have become the choice for our club’s better players. And we love the great prices and reliable fast service from tabletennis11.

This is a good rubber, but I wish it came thinner. It’s very spinny, and fast. The jury is still out for me because I have it on a fast blade. I think if I put it on a slower blade it will be a better fit.

It is okay when customers use Thanks.

My favorite rubber. Has excellent grip. Great for backspin and chopping. Speed is quite good, but not great.

Quality rubber at a good price.

A very consistent, fast, grippy rubber that rewards active shots. Similar to Rakza 7 but slightly better in all departments.

Very, very good rubber.

Switched to this from Chinese rubbers, and the switch was very seamless. It’s just a solid rubber that does everything well. Good spin, good speed. A bit hard to control in the short game, and quite difficult to chop with, but it’s really easy to get the ball on the table on the attacking strokes. Similar to Rakza 7, but I believe Rakza’s topsheet is a bit softer, thus more bouncy on a light stroke, whereas with the G1 you need to be a bit more active. Top end spin as well as speed seems to be faster. It’s got what I call linear catapult—it’s really easy to predict how the ball will behave. I’ve got a clear comparison to the Rakza XX, which is the next generation of rubbers, and here if you swing too passively the ball just dies, which is great for the short game, but sometimes under pressure makes it difficult to get a consistent loop on the table. The G1 however always delivers the catapult effect just as you’d expect it.

Toller Belag; für Anfänger und Fortgeschrittene geeignet. Seit Ewigkeiten auf dem Markt und noch immer ein Bestseller — kann man nur weiterempfehlen.

The rubbers are fast. You have to be precise with your technique; otherwise, you will be witnessing your ball cross the boundary.

Still my best rubber for FH.

Standout rubber with impressive speed potential and exceptional spin production. Its high arc is perfect for executing consistent and powerful topspins, and the linear feel is refreshingly precise compared to many European rubbers.

You can use it on forehand and on backhand. Very complete rubber. I like it a lot.

The Fastarc G-1 feels amazing to play with, offering great spin and control while still packing enough speed to keep the shots dangerous.

Amazing rubber, spin is superb, took a little while getting used to it, but now my game is way better.

Heavy, but else good.

I have been playing with these rubbers now for a couple of years and find them great with my style of play as an intermediate player. Everything you need for all-round play. I got TableTennis11 to pair them with my new Donic Waldner Ultra Senso Carbon blade, so I am loving my choice in this combination. Would recommend this combo to anyone, and I love dealing with TableTennis11.com for all my table tennis gear.

If Hurricane 3 is too difficult for you on backhand, you can use this rubber. Works well on DHS blades like Long 5 and Long 5 Golden.

I’ve paired this (both sides) with first a Petr Korbel and now an OSP Virtuoso+ blade for a year or so now. It really is a great little rubber for the all-round attacking player, with less “ping” than Tenergy 05 for example, which for me is a plus as I can hit through the ball without worrying about it flying off the end of the table. Would and will recommend to a friend and buy again. The only drawback is that you can feel the rubber degrade around the edges, etc., relatively quickly, though I don’t change my equipment much, so this may not be that different from equivalent alternatives.

Buena goma para generar efecto, se siente mucho feeleng; es excelente.

With a Victas Swat 7ply, a perfect match. Very good mechanical grip, can push, can finish, can do everything. But quite heavy.

The throw angle was too much for my FH (reason was my poor technique), so I changed to S-1. Great for looping. Nice spin and speed. I will continue using G-1 on my BH.

I switched from rakza7 to fastarc g1 ~2 years back on both FH and BH. It is very suitable for forehand looping. Supports backhand precise blocking. Can generate good underspin on chopping and serves. Touch play near the table needs few sessions to adjust, especially if one is switching from a low throw angle rubber. Overall, I am quite happy with the rubber; it helped me in my path to transition from a defensive player to an offensive one. They last a long time and economically are good value compared to comparable rubbers (3=4 offers are normal in TT11).

I like it on BH; it has enabled me to control better and improve the stroke.

Initially set up as a replacement for my defensive set on a def old blade. First time use, just could not control. So then I put it on my Nittaku combi blade. Third use and it’s come alive. Brilliant spin, touch, feel with oodles of power. Love it.

So many gears. Second time to buy. Good durability.

Have tried six sheets on various blades. Plays well on all of them, including all-around classic, Stratus Power Wood, Clipper WRB, and various inner/outer carbons. It’s a great rubber for up to 90% power/spin, just missing that last final 10% to be up there with the much more expensive Butterfly halo rubbers.

Great, consistent rubber. I’ve been using G1 2.0 on both FH/BH for a while now, and once you’re dialed in, it can help produce any kind of shot you need.

This rubber is good for beginners and intermediate players wanting to improve their game and speed, spin, and control anybody’s game with the correct form.

Coming from the HK1997Gold and AK47 Red, my son is now playing with Fastarc G1 on both sides.

He says it is easier to topspin because of the perfect arc this rubber produces. It is easier to switch from defense to attack—for example, from blocking to counter-spinning.

It has great control for short serve receive and placement.

You have to brush the ball a bit and be careful not to hit too thick, otherwise the arc becomes long and the ball can overshoot the table. This, on the other hand, obviously means that if you move back from the table, loops are easier!

Overall, he loves this rubber! Highly recommended!

Purchased a few sheets and used them on Butterfly ALC, inner ALC, Stiga Clipper, and Stratus Power Wood. The best way to describe this rubber is a toned-down version of the Butterfly Dignics/Tenergy. I have T05 and D09C as my main rubbers. This is slower and less spin by 10-20%, so it’s easier to play with using the same techniques.

Serves are a bit more muted and less spiny. Short game is easier and doesn’t require the absolute best touch all the time. Topspin and loops are easier to execute albeit less lethal and penetrating. The looping trajectory is similar to D09C. Direct hits are slower than both D09C and T05 (I am able to get D09C to be almost as fast as T05 on smashes), by about 20% per my feel. Linearity seems very good and consistent as well. Durability is about as long as T05, drops off a bit faster than D09C.

It’s a great attacking rubber with excellent all-around characteristics and no major shortcomings.

As per some great coaches, FH rubbers need to be harder, and BH rubbers need to be medium-hard towards the softer side. Nittaku Fastarc G1 is the best all-rounder in all aspects FH/BH, as it is medium-hard (approx. 6.5) with incredible durability, so it is a jack of all trades! I have seen many reviews saying it is great for FH and a good number of reviews for BH as well, although it is slightly inclined towards hardness, so it should be relatively better with FH. (Best all-rounder though does not mean it’s THE BEST one for FH or BH; there will be a few better in each category, and the blade also plays a major role, but surely it’s the only go-to rubber out there—FH/BH, whatever. If everything looks puzzling, pick it up, and it won’t disappoint you… Just never, must give a try to Asia’s best-selling champ!)

Realmente después de bty t05 esta es la mejor goma que he probado; tiene todo lo que necesito en el juego, y la durabilidad para mi economía. Compré la nueva versión maxima para ver si era más rápida, y efectivamente acerté. Mantiene igual buen control y mucho spin, así que creo que desde ahora 2,0 en el revés y max en el golpe de derecha. Acompañado de mi dhs 301, creo que no cambiaré de configuración en un rato largo.

I bought max thickness. Tackier than expected. Very good control. Even though most players prefer to use this rubber at the FH side, I am using this rubber at my BH side because my old DHS Hurricane 3 rubber lost its power. You can use NFA G1 rubber on both sides.

Very good rubber. I tried Xiom Omega V and VII, Rakza 7, and Tibhar MX-S. G1 no catapult, not bouncy. Controlled. Not so good when serving due to hard sponge (C1 better). High throw. Good chop. Good block. Shines on loop and counterloop. Not spin sensitive. Very “stable” when you go for a controlled loop to open the game. Very good if you go all out. Topsheet is grippy. Sponge a little hard, so one may go long if body placement is not optimal. For that reason and considering my own level, I switched to C1. However, I highly consider G1.

I first used it on my FH and now use it on my BH, which I like more. Good for counters and kicks pushes deep. I am a moderate player, probably around the 1400s.

This is the second time I get one of these rubbers; it is the best I have ever found for me. I am just an amateur, almost exclusively a recreational player. But for me, it is the perfect match between spin and speed.

Excellent rubber, precise, rotates correctly, easy to play. I glued it to a Jun Mizutani ZLC blade and it fits perfectly.

It goes well with Nittaku So-Ten blade, using them for both forehand and backhand, great to play for both offensively and defensively, feel like both blade and rubbers are part of your hand.

I read reviews from this website and bought Nittaku G1 rubber. I’m using DHS 301 blade, Nittaku G1 (black) forehand, and Tibhar Genius backhand (red). But this rubber completely failed in 3rd ball attack, which is my main gameplay. I’m superbly disappointed with all reviews. I personally feel this rubber is overrated. ??? I read one more comment facing a similar problem to me, but people gave him -ve rating. For obvious reasons, I couldn’t see that earlier, else I would not have bought this.

Not for beginners. Very fast and spinny. Unforgiving. Needs very good technique for it to work. With my subpar skills, the balls just go to random places. Sometimes I can do a really good, spinny ball with incredible speed and precision, but only when I get lucky with the correct timing and technique. I get a feeling it can be an insane weapon in the right hands, but it’s not for beginners.

Good pace, spin, and control for an offensive player. Very good value, comparable to Dignics.

I expected much more from this rubber. Playing since 17th May, today is 12th July, and almost 2 months of play has not impressed me much. Definitely much, much slower than Xiom Omega IV Pro, which is my previous rubber, and definitely has much more gear than Xiom. On the control part, these two rubbers are equal. But the biggest disappointment for me was the sweet spot. This has a very little sweet spot; it lacks consistency for sure. Overall, I feel it is overhyped than actual results. And for forehand with OFF or OFF+ players, Xiom Omega IV would be a better choice.

I had heard a lot about this rubber as one of the most balanced, and I always wanted to try it. I finally gave it a shot on my PG7 blade, replacing my H3Neo with this on FH.

My initial impression is good. My shots are more accurate, and my chops and blocks are much better. I like it already. If anyone is unsure of which rubber to choose, this is a good option. It can do almost everything. I will update after playing more.

Superb rubber. I played with it long ago, but today I put it on Koki Niwa carbon again and played for a couple of hours - superb rubber. It plays even better on an all wood blade such as Fextra 7. I do not think I will go to other rubbers again.

Very good spin, good speed, good control. Very good in short game and yet once you loop hard it wants to play. Grabs ball really well.

In my opinion G-1 is better than most rubbers that I played. And I have played many. Best durability than any other rubber.

Play for a few days at least. Needs breaking in. For the money - it’s the best rubber.

For a long time, I was in the small percentage of users that found this to be highly overrated, difficult to generate spin, and fairly dead feeling. However, after retiring this set up and leveling up on another, I found it to be a beast upon my return. Allow me to explain.

It excelled in blocking and I really leaned into that part of my game because of this, but when I did try to play offensively, I often had my shots go long due to a lack of topspin, so it didn’t really inspire the confidence in my attacks that I needed. It was a quick rubber, with low to medium dwell time, and not responsive to incoming spin either. I ended up putting this racket down and traded it in for a setup offered more dwell time, spin, arc, and safety.

Eventually, I picked back up the G1 to try it out again and noticed a very different playing experience. The rubber was slower than I thought and actually was able to generate oddly high amounts of spin when I executed the perfect shot. That is to say that you cannot play lazy with G1, and I would not recommend it to players that are not skilled in their loops yet. When I fully push off the ground with my legs, rotate my hips, and use a loose elbow/wrist, this rubber absolutely arcs and spins my opponent off the table. It is strange because it seems to generate more spin than you can feel, compared to other rubbers with more dwell time that really seem to bite into the ball. It has many gears and is extremely linear.

This is all to say that I am having a hard time deciding to rebuy this rubber because of it’s balanced and predictable playing characteristics, high skill ceiling, and unbelievably affordable price. It also lasts quite a long time. On paper this is the end game rubber that any intermediate player could grow into for years. However, I think there is another rubber out there that might suit me more.

Perfect rubber for those who prioritize safety over the net. I was surprised to see that topspin balls landed safely on the other side every time, even if hit from difficult positions. It offers good spin and speed, making it effective for blocking. Counter-top spins might be slightly challenging due to a lack of directness, but it’s manageable if you pick them early. Overall, it’s an excellent rubber for both forehand and backhand use.

Tested both the 2.0mm and 1.8mm versions.

The first thing I noticed was its grip; it’s definitely the grippiest rubber I’ve used. It’s a perfect match for limba outer blades. I tested it on three blades: Stiga Carbonado 45, DHS Hurricane Long V, and Donic Original True Carbon Inner. The Donic blade performed the worst, which I attribute to its hardness and koto outer layer. However, I personally dislike koto, so it may be a matter of preference.

The rubber provides nice kick, perfect spin (comparable to the Tenergy series), but with better control and dwell time. It’s a versatile choice for offensive players, and I use it on both sides. In my country, it costs $40, an excellent price for this quality.

Class rubber.
Can see why it’s so popular.

Butterfly Tenergy 05 Rubber

This rubber is very easy to play with. It provides good speed and control, making it an excellent choice for players of all levels. The Tenergy 05 is also very durable, making it a great value for the price.

Pros:

• Easy to play with, even for beginners
• Provides good speed and control
• Durable, making it a great value for the price

Cons:

• Can be a bit expensive
• May not be the best choice for advanced players who need more spin or power

This rubber is one of my all-time favorites. It surpasses Rozena, Donics, and the Chinese tacky rubbers.

Paired with an outer carbon blade, this rubber will have your opponent running for cover when you unleash powerful smashes. While faster rubbers may exist, none have surpassed my experience with this one. At this level of speed, it becomes irrelevant to seek additional pace. Instead, control and spin take precedence. This is where G1 excels. The Japanese manufacturers have struck a perfect balance, the sweet spot for serious players. However, this rubber is not recommended for beginners.

The arc is not excessively high, resulting in more direct shots at high speeds. However, skilled players will be able to generate exceptional spin. The throw angle is also not very high.

Despite its high spin potential, looping is still very effective with this rubber. It demands aggression - G1 stands for action. Active engagement of the sponge, forward movement, and attacking play are essential. Passive play is not suitable for this rubber.

Bounce is present but not excessive, making it easily controllable. It is imperative to note that this controllability requires proper technique.

G1 demands proper technique and movements. It is unforgiving for lazy players who prefer to swat at the ball without proper footwork. However, for those who play correctly, it will reward you handsomely. G1 thrives when you give it your all; it becomes your loyal companion.

Spin is exceptional. The serves I have produced with this rubber have driven my friends insane. Its grippy nature, not tacky, further enhances its spin capabilities.

Despite its age, G1 remains one of the best-selling rubbers in Asia. On Tabletennis11, you can purchase four sheets for the price of three, making this exceptional rubber even more affordable. (Note: I am not affiliated with Tabletennis11; I am simply a satisfied customer.)

Brilliant rubber. I can see why it’s an all-time classic.

Brilliant rubber that works well on hard carbon blades like the Timo Boll ALC.

This rubber offers a commendable balance in all aspects, including speed, spin, and control. It’s suitable even for beginners. It seems like it could become my long-term backhand rubber.

Good bounce with good control.

I love playing the game. I am playing in a club not familiar with technical staff, but I am a fighter, and players called me an orthodox player.

This is a perfect rubber.

I’ve seen many recommendations on this rubber, and all are accurate.

Enjoy playing with these rubbers. Enough speed and spin suit my playing style. I am using them on BH and FH. Great service as always from Tabletennis11!

Excellent speed and control from the 2.0 mm rubber on the swat blade.

Out of the packet, it allows for thin brush strokes and more direct shots, though it struggles to find those middle gears. Can play Chinese-style 3rd ball attack close to the table, and safe/consistent rally style away from the table.

Does better with active blocking at the start, passive blocking when it gets softer. However, it definitely loses the ability to play close to the table after being well used (~30h of use).

Decent rubber. I use it mainly for clients/junior players as it is very well balanced between speed, spin, and control.

It is fast enough to generate great power alongside good technique, has enough grip to play with a lot of spin, and has a high level of control.

Overall, I’d say this is a good rubber for intermediate/low-level advanced players, as for me it doesn’t have the required speed for higher-level players.

Best rubber when it comes in terms of speed, control is decent, recommended for close to the table game.

Have been using this for a few years, and it is very good. I’m playing close to the table, backhand pips set up for forehand smash, occasionally loop, but rarely needed during games. This rubber lasted 6–8 months easily.

Paired with Nittaku Violin Large Handle. I am so happy with this combination.

Coming from Tenergy 05 & 19, this is a welcome alternative. I generate just as much spin with arguably better control. The tensor effect/bounciness isn’t nearly as much as Tenergy, which makes it slower on flatter shots but easier to control.

Соответствует заявленным характеристикам и качеству. Спасибо огромное Tabletennis 11 за качество обслуживания.

Great quality.

Just OK

Good spin, high throw angle.

The best rubber for its price. The 2mm rubber is excellent for short play.

Very well balanced high tensioned rubber. Control is not a big problem if paired with “off” blades.

One has to be energetic enough when away from the table, as that rubber may feel a bit slower when compared with many high tension rubbers widely known.

Very controllable rubber that makes it easy to loop. Much better control than Tenergy and Dynarz super rubbers without having a too soft feeling.

The best rubber for my level for the past 4 years. I am far from a professional though. I try other rubbers from time to time, but keep using G-1 both on FH and BH on Nittaku Acoustic. Spinny, fast, durable. Perfect control in 2.0mm, spinnier with less control in MAX thickness.

Fewer customers are using this rubber, so the price needs to be adjusted. Thanks.

Este caucho es sumamente controlable. El caucho semiduro permite sentir el golpe de la pelota; la velocidad y el efecto que genera están en sincronía. Lo uso de BH y he mejorado mucho.

Отличные накладки, как раз то, что я хотел. Спасибо за оперативность.

Now I see what all the hype is about. I use this on my FH and C-1 on my BH, and whew, I love the speed, the spin, and most importantly, how consistent it is! This is quickly becoming one of my favorite rubbers.

This rubber is much faster than the one I had; I like it.

This rubber has an above-and-beyond grip, and I feel like there’s nothing it can’t do. Great for serves, spinny loops, flicks, pushes, receives… Funny enough, it also feels like it improves with use, almost like you have to break in the rubber. Highly recommend it for FH, just because it’s a bit harder for my BH. The throw angle is perfectly fine for a close-to-the-table playstyle; if you make the right stroke, the ball really arcs beautifully and always hits the table.

Este es un caucho bastante rápido y con excelente spin. Si juegas caucho chino y quieres usar europeo, es una gran opción para cambiarte. Puedes usarlo de revés o drive sin problemas. Una gran opción.

It’s a classic rubber. Like Sriver or Mark V in their day! Something of a “Jack of all Trades,” true! But does everything quite well, and sometimes you need that adaptability in your game plan :)

This rubber takes a while to get used to. It is spinny enough. For me, the main advantage over sth like tenergy 05 is not being bouncy. The feeling is not as hard as Chinese rubber. I think on a stiff blade, whether wood or carbon, it works better than on flexible blades because the sponge is not hard; it is more of a medium hard. The sponge is very durable, not easily damaged while removing glue.

As for playing style, I found a new, closed racket angle and fine contact, not hitting, yields the best spin.

This rubber is very consistent. Looping from mid to far distance of the table is quite amazing. Looping from close to the table has a slightly high arc, which might cause missing the other side of the opponent’s side of the table. Blocking is superb. Flat hitting + backhand punches are quite superb as well. Easy to return serves. Not as jumpy as some of the more tacky rubbers.

Тренер сказал брать эти, я взял. Доволен, всё хорошо.

I’ve been using this on my backhand for several years. This rubber has good grip and spin and a reasonable lifetime. I like the Fastarc series since the rubbers have a lighter weight than many and I try to keep the overall weight of my bat down as low as possible. I use the 1.8 sponge.

Rubber is excellent. Not too fast; control is amazing.

Беру второй раз для моей игры справа.

Good

A fantastic rubber that does everything well. Hardness breaks in quickly. Not quite the performance of a T05, it is only a bit slower and has less catapult, but it is very grippy, producing huge spin, and is perfect for my forehand and backhand.

A great rubber that is quite firm but sufficiently grippy and fast. A top-quality rubber that lasts a long time.

This is the most durable rubber that I have probably played with. One year and six months later, the rubber still has spin, and when you consider that I played with it mainly outdoors, I ordered this rubber again as it is just amazing. It has very good control, is very fast when you want it to be fast, and features a higher throw angle, which can be perfect for forehand and even backhand play. I highly recommend it, and as always, TableTennis11 delivered it with the best quality.

The Fastarc G1 does everything really well: good speed and spin, together with a high level of control. Buy with confidence.

My game is much better with this rubber.

This is an amazing and long-lasting rubber. It grips very well, even at a slower speed.

Great rubber, a bit tacky, great short game.

Recommended for a forehand rubber.

Speed and powerful.

Just great in all aspects. It is a little bouncy, but if you put it on an all-wood blade, it will be great. Spin is very good, and blocking works like a charm (it depends on the blade as well). I paired it with Clipper Wood.

very cool

I am happy with this rubber on my Nittaku Ludeack. I thought it would be faster, but instead it has a great combo of spin and speed, with very good control.

Fastarc G1 is a high-quality rubber that does everything well: fast drives and smashes, spinny loops, and pushes.

The more you put in, the more this rubber gives. It has a very linear playing character.

I use this rubber sponge 2.0 for FH on Nittaku Acoustic.

I purchased this rubber as a possible substitute for Tenergy 05, and it’s surprisingly good. It doesn’t have the “spring”, but it comes close.

If you’re more used to a denser/quicker rubber, this may not be the best option. Overall, it’s a good product, and I would highly recommend it.

Excellent quality rubber, 2mm sponge

As always, a great rubber and service from Tabletennis11.

Very good rubber. The rating is based on my opinion, but I personally feel that I need a harder rubber, like the Fastarc G1 ABS 40 50° (only available in Korea). If you think like me, please consider signing the petition at the following link: https://chng.it/7z8sKjSP.

Nearly does it all, bar making tricky spin serves.

Excellent spin and power.

I was really surprised with how grippy it gets when you make a big forehand or backhand loop. Performing extremely powerful loops requires extra closing of the bat towards the table. Great and easy returning spinny serves, and blocking feels incredible. Controlled drives with no spin are on the weak side. Would recommend this rubber for attacking players.

Very fast

Good as always.

Самая востребованная накладка среди универсалов: цепкая, долговечная, и по цене просто бомба! Рекомендую. Nittaku по истине на высоте.

A tire that is neither soft nor hard, perfect for attack and block, spin from the table as well as side spin from the table.

For me, it is better than any BTF tire, and it is also cheaper.

I use G1 on the forehand (FH) on a Yinhe V14 Pro. There is good synergy between the top sheet and sponge, giving an excellent balance between spin, speed, and control. The rubber can really bite into the ball to produce wicked topspin, causing the opponent to miss the ball completely.

Near or away from the table, the rubber performance is steady, reliable, and consistent. The feel and feedback on impact are direct and natural feeling.

Serves, pushes, flicks, blocks, smashes, lifting backspin, topspin rallies, this rubber handles everything competently! It delivers! It also feels fun! Relative to other tensors, it is fairly priced in my country. It is also durable. A real gem!

Update: I moved the rubber to the backhand (BH). For a BH dominant attacking style of play, whether over the table, close to the table, or away, G1 is perfect!

This rubber has a fantastic balance of speed, spin, and control, which is adequate (i.e. not lacking power) for high-level play. The surface is not reactive to incoming spin, and so it is very easy to play with. Good for almost everything—chop, block, topspin, driving, short game, mid-distance looping, long-distance looping (depending on the blade). Pairs well with almost any type of blade. Suitable for both forehand and backhand. I use this in 2.0 on my backhand in rotation with Tibhar MX-P (which is faster with more punch, but this has better overall control). On my forehand, there is no substitute for hard, sticky Chinese rubber.

I use this for my BH, and it’s very spinny with a high arc, which means it clears the net easily. And because of the high arc, I think opponents find it a bit difficult to block.

Tried so many different rubbers, but this one is amazing. Fast, spinny, and awesome control.

Good for my backhand.

I ordered 1.8 mm Fastarc G-1 for my teammate with the Nittaku Septear Feel Inner (from clearance — get it if you like the hinoki feel). He has very much improved with these rubbers. His loops are much more dangerous now. He has reached the next level!

I know G1 can be used for both BH and FH. I chose to use it for BH after T05, MX-P. I am glad that I have made the decision. It gives me excellent results in blocking, counter, and long-distance rally. It has enormous potential once we get used to it. This is going to be my BH rubber for a while.

I was a Butterfly tenergy 64 player for almost 10 years. With this rubber, my game has improved a lot in the consistency of my forehand; it also has amazing control for active blocking. This rubber is better when you play close to the table, IMO.

Glued on FH, great for spin and looping.

This has been my go-to backhand rubber for about 7 years now. If you are looking for a highly versatile rubber, especially close to the table, then this may be for you! However, I would not recommend this as a backhand rubber for anyone under 1200 level or if you want extra control or power, as it is primarily a high spin-oriented rubber, but still has enough of both for being well-rounded. It works best with stiff and offensive all-wood blades or carbon blades. 10 of 10 for backhand, 8 of 10 for forehand.

The rubber is very good!
I like that it is tensor.

Very good rubber; I have tried it with TB ALC.

Rubber is really good for forehand. It’s a bit fast on the backhand, but the control is also very good. Really satisfied by both rubbers.

This is my first ESN or new-generation rubber; I was using Mark V before. I had pretty high expectations because of the reputation. It was a huge disappointment after I used it, and I even bought two at different times.

First, I just used it on my old Stiga EG for my FH. I found it was too soft to have decent ball control for blocking and topspin. So I switched to Neottec X-M, as it was another recommended rubber from the TT11 German vs. Japan rubber comparison. It turned out perfect for me, although I cannot say the difference between X-M and Mark V, but they both use the traditional Japanese sponge (no visible bubbles).

The horrible experience of Fastarc G-1 repeated once I tried the rubber on a Donic Waldner Carbon and a Nittaku Excellent-P Jap. Penhold (9mm, 1-layer thick blade). The rubber was not supportive, so me and my friends found we could not play a backhand block with it. There was no difference on the carbon blade (shakehand); everyone in my club, including the coach, was not impressed by this rubber.

I had two in max thickness; it might be another story if I went with another thickness, I believe. However, I have to say no to any more experiments on this one. I had a great experience with S1, though.

In the end, how come this is the best-selling rubber worldwide? WHY!

Excellent rubber… pairs very well with a lot of blades. The topsheet is slightly hard, sponge medium (47.5). Grip is extremely good. Not very sensitive to incoming spin, so blocks nicely. Is able to generate a lot of spin in pure brush loops and even when engaging the sponge for loop drives. Medium-high throw angle.

Seems very durable as well. I have been playing with this on both sides of Carbonado 45 blade. Excellent combination. Highly recommended. The rubber also pairs well with Timo Boll ALC and Hurricane Long 5 blade.

I am very disappointed with this Nittaku rubber due to its lack of speed. I’ve played this rubber in MAX (presumably 2.3mm) on my forehand and I’m perplexed by its slower performance compared to the Joola Maxxx-P in 2.0mm on the same blade.

While the spin is good and meets my expectations, if you prioritize speed, this rubber is not a suitable choice.

I’ve been using Nittaku Fastarc G-1 for over 3 years now, both FH and BH, primarily on Nittaku Acoustic. I also love playing with def blades, long pips on BH and G-1 on FH.

G-1 is an excellent rubber both for loops and smashes.

G-1 is quite grippy even when humidity is a bit high. And it is very durable; it plays almost as good as new after 2 months of everyday play for 2-3 hours.

Out of curiosity, I try other rubbers by other manufacturers from time to time, but always return to G-1. It’s far superior for my game style. The rubber gives me lots of spin, a very reliable attack, and blocks close to the table.

The only point I have not decided yet is thickness. Sometimes I buy 2.0 mm, sometimes MAX. 2.0 gives me enough spin and excellent control both close to the table and away from the table. MAX gives me significantly more spin, but I lose control when forced to play a few meters away from the table.

It is Nittaku… need I say more? Excellent feel, power, control, spin, and speed. Performs as demanded on blocks, returns, great from mid-range and away from the table… Definitely a must-have.

A very good FH offensive rubber.

2mm for BH. I was initially surprised at the fairly hard topsheet. Too soft a stroke and it may not clear the net. It felt more elastic after a few hours. Blocks, pushes, and drives were great for my level. Not very spin sensitive, so receiving was easy. Flicks were more difficult for me than say Rakza 7, as I found the topsheet harder and you had to hit a lot harder (probably due to my lack of skill).

Max: Feels softer and easier to engage the sponge. Faster, throw angle seems higher, but harder to control.

This rubber is a stubborn rubber that will play horribly at the beginning. Looping, pushing, and control are all bad, and it will feel weak when smashing hard, causing the ball to fly out. The sponge felt super stiff. You must ‘break in’ the rubber for at least 10 hours or more.

After that, everything people said about this rubber is true!

Remember, before you review this amazing rubber, play it for more than 10 hours first and be rewarded with a very enjoyable rubber.

Nittaku released the new G1 MAX 2.2mm, which is good news. I have yet to try it. Has anyone tried it?

The spin and control of this rubber are great! And it is the most durable rubber I have used…

This rubber was the best item in my order. Can’t overstate how amazing it feels to play table tennis with this rubber. Amazing quality all around.

Suitable for FH or BH.

I like it a lot, but it is a bit too fast for my skill level. I will need to improve to use its full potential.

Buy it with thickness 2.0. This is too fast.

I used it for BH. Fast and controlled. Thanks TT11 for a nice price and fast delivery.

Best rubber for all-round to offensive game; very good in receiving, smashes, counters, looping machine, very long lasting, chop blocks. One of the best rubbers, but try Max sponge for these effects.

On my blade with carbon and a hinoki outer layer, the rubber feels like plastic (1.8 mm version in red).

It’s almost impossible to loop, with no dwell time at all. In addition, the topsheet tears easily.

Despite the great reviews, I was somewhat disappointed with this rubber.

Pretty good on everything.

Like it over MXP, still not there with T05.

MXP’s topsheet is built to last longer; this topsheet is crunchy like T05 but not as fragile.

Performance: T05 > G1 > MXP Durability: MXP > G1 > T05

I really like this rubber. It has more spin than any other rubber I have played with. Control is alright. It does well at every aspect, but its throw angle is too high for my liking. The biggest advantage of this rubber is its low price and high durability.

Awesome rubber for smashing!

По мне, так лучшая накладка. Играю справа ей: вращение подачи и топспин, контроль на короткой игре. Ну и цена не баттовская.

Хорошая гладкая накладка для атакующей игры. Не заметил большой разницы с Donic Blue Fire M1. Такая же быстрая и хорошее вращение.

Spin and consistency are great for this rubber.

G-1 is an extreme fast rubber for forehand (FH). If you desire fast speed in FH, go for it!

I tried this rubber on the backhand first and I loved it so much that I put it on the forehand as well! It has great spin and speed, but its greatest strength is control. Blocking is effortless, so it allows me to stay closer to the table and be more aggressive. If you don’t know which rubber to get, I recommend this one.

Very good

I have been using G1 2.0mm since 2015. In the beginning only on the backhand, and on the forehand Tenergy 05 2.0mm. Not long after, I realized that the G1 suits me better than the T05 on the forehand, due to better control and longer durability. Honestly, the price is lower than T05. The ball launch angle is good, but a little less than the T05.

But, the new max thickness of G1 gives a completely new quality to this rubber. Due to the greater thickness, the impression is that the rubber is softer than before, although it is not. The ball ejection angle is greater than with the 2.0mm thickness, the catapult effect is much better, with a longer dwell time of the ball, the spin is greater, the shots are stronger, faster, and much more penetrating than with the G1 2.0mm.

I use it both on the forehand and on the backhand, and I am very satisfied. Top quality for top professionals at a very favorable price compared to all other manufacturers.

In the near future, I would like Nittaku to make G1 max with a slightly higher hardness, for example 50 degrees. And it will also be a top professional offensive rubber.

I sincerely recommend this rubber.

Amazing service as always from this company.

Swapped from t05 to g1 on my FH — my serve receives are much better. While my loops are a bit slower, I tend to win more points due to better serve receive. The only thing I would say is missing is a bit of oomph mid-distance, but you can easily adjust with technique.

Extremely well-balanced rubber imo.

Best value for your money. Never goes wrong once you get used to the speed and throw angle.

Best BH rubber I’ve tried so far. Earlier played with Tenergy 19, Hurricane 8-80, Rakza 7. G1 does it all. Blocks, loops, and flat smashes. Using Nittaku Acoustic all-wood.

I have tried many blade and rubber combinations over the years, and in my opinion, the Fastarc G1 is very good at all aspects of play. There are rubbers that are faster, spinnier, have more control, can block better, are easier to counter loop with, etc. This rubber does it all. If every quality of a rubber was rated between 1 and 10, Fastarc G1 would never fall below 7 in any category. Highly recommended.

One of the best rubbers that I have played.

Review:

• Current Status: Still considered one of the best rubbers available. However, it requires skill to master.

Specifications:

• Color: Black
• Sponge Thickness: 1.8 mm
• Sponge Hardness: 47.5 degrees
• Weight: 114 g packed, 64 g uncut, 44 g on blade (157 x 150 mm)

Initial Experience:

• Playing on a very hard and fast blade (Zhang Jike SZLC Fake), it was difficult to control, especially against incoming spin.
• After switching to a softer blade (Lemuria CNF), control improved significantly.

Performance Characteristics:

• Generates an exceptional amount of spin, comparable to Andro Hexer Powergrip SFX.
• Offers excellent control with incoming spin when combined with the Stuor Nobilis Hinoki ZLC blade.

Conclusion:

• The effectiveness of this rubber depends heavily on the blade it is paired with.
• It performs best on medium-hard, almost stiff blades.
• However, the Stuor Nobilis ZLC blade unexpectedly provides the optimal combination.

Addendum:

• Currently using the rubber in “Super Thick” (2 mm) on the Stuor Nobilis ZLC blade.
• Weight: 117 g packed, 66 g uncut, 46 g on blade.

This rubber provides a good performance, with a playstyle similar to the Xiom Vega Pro or Rakza 7. It offers well-rounded capabilities and demonstrates excellent durability.

Yes… I find this faster than my previous rubber. Still getting used to it. I must say — TT11 service was fabulous — very fast delivery to the USA.

This rubber is used for my two ALC blades. It has very low catapult, almost to a level as the notorious Hurricane 3. Grip and spin are good, although not to an insane degree. Durability is good. Nothing noticeable after two-month play (~3 sessions a week).

Fantastic rubber, brilliant on backhand. Blocks well, generates loads of spin, but amazingly it is not too spin sensitive. Great for looping and especially backhand flick. Highly recommended.

For me, the best offensive rubber, and with Nittaku Acoustic, it is magic. Recommended. Very satisfied.

For my game of blocking and loop driving (traditional J-pen) this is the best rubber I have found so far. The reason is that I can keep an offensive game with the best possible control with it. The only rubber I have been able to loop consistently with, although it’s not my forte. Not good on an OFF+ blade. Has to be a good control blade like 10mm hinoki. For some reason I only like it in black. Red catches humidity. A rubber I used for many years was the Acuda S2 for its control. I’m hoping that the new version Bluegrip S2 will give me similar results to FA G1. Then I would choose the cheaper of them.

I bought this for my friend; he is very satisfied with the quality and the service of the supplier. His loop is now much stronger and has more spin.

The Fastarc G1 lives up to its name. I use this as my backhand rubber and it is pretty swift.

Using this rubber on my FH now. Came from Vega Europe, and what a change! Fastarc G1 is amazing, it goes through the gears in a very linear way.

Short game is a very controlled rubber, easy to play. When you start to hit harder, it wants to go faster and faster. Harder you hit, faster and spinnier it will be. Loops are so easy, top spins are very spinny and easy to put on the table. This rubber is a must try for everyone.

Just for comparison, in my opinion this rubber plays very similar to Vega Pro, the differences are: short game is more controlled, pro is more explosive, in high gears I found them very similar in speed. G1 is easier to loop and more controllable in top spins. Throw angle is almost the same.

As the summary says, personally I would prefer to have a bit more catapult. Other than this, this would be a perfect rubber. It’s very controllable in the short game due to low catapult. I found this rubber works well with both forehands and backhands.

Похожа на Donic Blue Fire M1. Скорость и вращение на высоте.

Great for both forehand as well as backhand.

I used Tenergy 05 & 19 because they are amazing rubbers, but I didn’t like them that much in the short game because they are really bouncy. I researched for an alternative and I bought from TT11 two Nittaku G1 2.0s for a test. After two months of playing, I really like the control and the power that it gives you when you play hard or soft. Amazing rubbers!

This rubber is a serious replacement for tenergy series in my opinion, and it can do it all; it also feels very durable.

First time playing with this rubber, it reminded me of Mark V but better. Good speed and control, but excels in generating spin with the right technique. Prefer 2.00mm in black.

A very nice, spinny rubber.

It is one of the best. Spinny, high control, good feeling. But it is a very heavy rubber.

Harder than 64, but still good control.

A great rubber with superb quality, affordable price, and satisfying lifespan. You really can’t miss it.

As this was the first time I was using a professional setup, I researched quite a bit on which rubber to get for my forehand. After much thought, I decided to go for Fastarc G-1, given its high control rate. I am very satisfied with the performance of the rubber. Of course, when compared to MX-P (I used my friend’s setup), the speed is a little slow, but in compensation, you get better control and spin on looping and counter hits. I would highly recommend using this rubber if you are looking for an all-around rubber that gives you a professional feel without worrying about control.

Very heavy rubber. Less catapult, more control, very spinny. Hard feeling. One of the best rubbers.

This rubber is for everybody who values spin over speed.

Best all-around forehand and backhand

First impressions were very bad, but I tried adding two more layers of glue, and it made a huge difference. So if you get a dead feeling, these rubbers soak up a lot of glue when they are new.

After re-gluing: Medium-hard hardness and quite fast. Medium throw. Good spin in most shots, but does not try to maximize spin (like e.g. T05 or D09c) but rather gives a balance between spin sensitivity and offensive power. Will not be optimal if you like soft, spinny shots. Power loops are fast and with enough spin to put pressure. I use these on both sides on my Acoustic CI and on my Acoustic, but I feel the G-1 are a bit better with a wooden blade. The combo carbon blade+G-1 creates a long arch and requires a good touch.

I use this in its thinnest version. It comes off the racket more directly than sticky rubber. On a defensive blade, it has fantastic control. I could imagine this rubber being good for all types of players and styles of play. Nothing really unusual about it—just very reliable and easy to adjust to.

Very spin

Plays well.

Speed and spin are more than good enough.

With this rubber, I can focus only on playing.

The Nittaku Fastarc G-1 is the best non-Chinese rubber in terms of spin, speed, control, value, and durability, with the Tibhar Evolution MX-P a close second overall in terms of spin, speed, and value (that one has more speed but is a bit more reactive to incoming spin, requiring active blocking for slow, spinny incoming loops). The Nittaku Fastarc G-1 is very unreactive to incoming spin, making it great for returning slow, spinny loops with flat blocking—i.e., without the need for active forward wrist movement—whereas with other rubbers like Tenergy or MX-P, the ball would fly off the table unless it is an active block (i.e., having a quick forward wrist movement), even with a closed bat angle due to those rubbers reacting to the incoming spin. I like this way better than Tenergy or Dignics. This is very linear, and you can produce good spin with proper action. The durability is better than the Butterfly or Evolution MX-P rubbers; only Chinese rubbers and possibly Xiom rubbers are comparable in durability. This is the best value and overall best non-Chinese rubber by far for me. Over-the-table short play: great; opening backspin: good; power loops: very good; blocking: fantastic; mid-distance play: very good; durability: possibly the best amongst non-Chinese rubbers.

Una goma bastante rápida y con excelente efecto.

My recent Pen-hold blades are the Butterfly Cypress Max (Hinoki, 10.0 mm thickness) and a custom-made Butterfly (Pen-hold, highest grade of Hinoki (Cork S grade), 10.5 mm).

Compared to Tibhar MXP (2.1 mm), Nittaku G1 (2.1 mm) has similar spin but much less speed. It offers nice control and a medium-high throw angle (higher than MXP). The hardness is quite similar to MXP.

Very good rubber for tactical and offensive game. It’s not too bouncy and not spin-sensitive, making every shot easy. Though slower, it has better control than Vega X. Spin is really good, and speed is sufficient when you use your arm. However, playing far from the table is more difficult than with Vega.

So far, one of the best Japanese rubbers I’ve tried. Great rubber. It’s a hard rubber, but with a really grippy surface. Note that this is not a tacky rubber, but it’s grippy. This one doesn’t have the catapult effect like the Tenergy and Dignics series, but this is a fast, controllable, and grippy rubber. I came across this rubber because Mima Ito primarily uses this on her dreaded BH game; flat hits, aggressive attacking style, and tricky service game. And after using this rubber, I did have a considerable improvement in my game. There is a getting-used-to stage coming off the Tenergy 05 and Xiom Vega rubbers, and I think the rubber needs to be broken in to unleash its full potential. Don’t give up on this just because it comes out dull or slow at first.

The rubber is perfect for looping with its grippy surface; FH drives are sweet and fast, depending on your level. Flat hits, of course, it’s overkill, man. G-1 rubber helped me a lot with my service game. Hope to have more good times with this rubber.

Very good job.

This rubber is great to use on FH and BH. Great spin, heavy chops. The only complaint is the rubber gets deteriorated on the edges after a year or two. I have been using it for 3 years, and I see a lot of deteriorated spots on the edges.

Does everything nicely, high spin and control, and good durability.

I have tried some rubber trying to find the ideal one for my backhand. On this occasion, I wanted to try the Nittaku G-1 for its comments and recommendations. I can conclude that it has all the control you require in the backhand, excellent rotation. I like its controlled speed; it has a very rich sound in the strong blows. I will continue to use it, although if the comments are true, it must last me long. I won’t have the pretext of wear and tear to change…

I tried Fastarc G1 on FH after using Vega Pro on Primorac Off. This feels similar, but without the catapult of Vega Pro. The character of the blade comes through more clearly with G1. I need a couple of weeks to adapt to this more linear rubber. It is certainly worth trying for anyone trying to improve their own game. I feel it should work well with BH too.

The best rubber you can find on earth.

Good rubber. Fast and elastic, it can be used on FH and BH.

Good for FH.

Muy buena de revés, alto impacto y rebote. Pero en cuanto al efecto tiene muy poco en comparación a las otras Fastarc y similares de otras marcas.

Good forehand rubber, all-loop. Compares to Butterfly T05, it might be even more powerful (speed) but less spin.

Everything that has been said about this rubber is true; it is a benchmark in Japanese rubber manufacturing. It has a moderate catapult onto a fast standard speed. It provides great spin, either through brushing or hit-looping. The only thing I didn’t like as much was its ability to flick. Overall, it is one of the best rubbers of all time.

Sehr gut. Weiter zu empfehlen.

One of the top rubbers in the game. A great blend of almost-Chinese grip that gives quality arcs. Used to use P-1, which is probably better if not all-out looping.

Using Max thickness. Spin, speed, control (and as I hear, very durable), medium-high arc.

I would choose it over Tenergy every time.

The rubber is spinny and fast when doing a proper stroke. On touch shots, the hard topsheet makes it feel really stiff and strange. On stronger shots, it feels soft.

The main issue is the quality of the rubber. Not only was the superthick heavier than the max, but the edges of the rubbers keep disintegrating, and they started doing this from day one. There are always small bits of rubber left on the table during a session.

Great offensive rubber, fast with good control, I use it for my forehand.

This rubber is just great!

Je suis un joueur classé 13. Je joue principalement en attaque CD à base de top spin. J’ai joué avec le G1 en 1,4 mm en revers sur un bois Petr Korbel (moyennement dur). J’ai adoré jouer avec car il m’a procuré beaucoup de contrôle avec la mousse en 1,4 mm. J’ai progressé dans mon jeu et cela m’a donné plus de confiance pour poursuivre et développer mon jeu côté revers, qui est mon gros point faible.

Je suis passé au C1 en 1,8 mm (avec un bois plus tendre que le Petr Korbel) pour deux raisons. Le rejet du G1 est tellement haut que mes retours de service l’étaient également, ce qui engendrait des difficultés dans la suite du jeu et permettait à l’adversaire de prendre le jeu à son compte. Enfin, avec le C1, je peux mieux contrôler, la mousse étant plus tendre. Le rejet est tout à fait correct.

I chose the Super Think version, and they are the best for both FH and BH.

O’rta darajadagi tennischilar va profilar uchun zo’r.

I would say this performance is very close to T05 at half of the price. The speed and pace on the ball beat many other rubbers I’ve used previously. It can be used on FH and BH. I would prefer FH. Mima is also using it as her FH weapon.

This rubber is fairly durable.

Very good for spin.

Who tried it, knows. Great rubber, an evergreen quality in the sea of TT rubber sheets. And Xiom Zetro Quad has a special kind of effect on it, making it an immense spin monster. Tenergy 05 is normally a bit above in spin, but not on this blade. It is possible to produce a spin comparable to Chinese-style rubbers and it just needs a stroke to aim for more spin than speed; it definitely doesn’t require a full brush stroke (which is something a naturally bouncier blade like ZQ isn’t good for). It is easier to produce good amounts of spin with T05, but it can’t match the overall spin capability of G-1. G-1 also surely prevails with its relative insensitivity to spin and the low level of bounciness. It does require more effort to achieve good speed; also, to generate spin, you have to make more effort, but on the other hand, this fact helps when you need to play quickly and directly without spin—flicks, drives, smashes, blocks.

Switched over to this after playing with the P-1 for two years, and the gears are immediately apparent. The ball just snaps off the rubber and drops quickly, unlike the softer P-1, which has a lower, longer arc. Might have even been too good for me, but adjusted my game accordingly. Good for fast strokes, and excellent on the backhand punches, although it requires slightly more force and accuracy for the backhand loop.

One of the top rubbers of the modern game, but you may want a thinner one on the backhand.

It is the new Mark V—does everything well. I consider it the gold standard. It lasts a long time and can do all strokes with confidence.

Good on a hard blade.

Excellent rubber for any style.

Best forehand rubber!

This rubber has a grippy topsheet, so great spin (although not in the same league as something like Hurricane 3), but has more speed like tensor rubbers. It is slower than Tibhar MX-P Hard / Tenergy 05 that I have used before, but it has a lot more control than those two rubbers.

Good control and speed.

Please provide the text of your review, and I will proofread it according to your rules.

Good forehand rubber.

The rubber is fast as advertised. The control is fair, but the player has to control it on his own.

Reminds me a lot of Rakza 7. Comparing it to MX-P and T05, it has less speed and spin, and the sponge seems not so lively.

По соотношению цены, качества и характеристик, №1.

This rubber has a durable top sheet and good spin and speed qualities. Not as fast as T05 or MXP and more linear without a strong catapult effect. More suitable for blocking and short game than T05 and easier to play. I would highly recommend it. Just pair it with some hinoki top plywood to get extra bounciness if you like that feeling.

Отличная накладка! Не зря она номер один в Японии.

On par with Tenergy 05 and Tibhar MXP for backhand. Tenergy is overpriced, and MXP has durability issues. Nittaku Fastarc G-1 is a no-brainer for backhand.

Easier to handle like a Goldarc 8! I like it on the Viscaria!

Used on FH and paired to Nittaku S-5 blade. This is one of my favorite bats!

Love this rubber. Suitable for FH and BH. Grippy, easy to generate spin. Good speed.

Заказываю второй раз эту накладку. Первая была 2.0 красная, играю ей чуть меньше года. Очень долговечна. Вращение отличное, довольно быстрая, дуга высокая, очень хорошо поднимает мячи со стола. Губку прожать тяжело, нужно жесткое основание или с карбоном. Однозначно рекомендую.

Good forehand rubber.

Better in every way than Tenergy 05 at nearly half price. Better for service, blocking. Just as fast and roughly just as spinny with a bit of Falco to loosen it up. Great rubber.

Tiene mucho control.

One of the best forehand rubbers in the market. Speed, spin, and control are at the highest level. It doesn’t work for most players if they use very stiff, hard blades.

Great quality, lasts long, easy to take care of, solid for my backhand.

H3 Provincial Orange 39/2.15 | Clipper CC C.Pen | Nittaku Fastarc G-1 Max.

This rubber produces strong and powerful shots with high spin. It is a good choice for players who want to generate a lot of spin on their shots.

After using C-1 for an extended time, I was curious about how G-1 differed. (For more info, please refer to my review of C-1 as well.)

So, I ordered a racket with G-1 on both sides (from the shop selling also the ‘MAX’ sponge thickness, which has been made since July).

The topsheet is very similar to the C-1’s topsheet, but it seems to be a bit less shiny and even more grippy at the same time. The rubber material itself cannot be felt tacky at all, but the surface grabs the ball very well already on slight contacts. This lets the player pull extremely thin, spinny shots with great precision (the best non-tacky rubber I have seen so far regarding this ability).

The sponge feels a bit harder, but not by too much. I can still feel dipping the ball into the sponge well on more powerful shots.

The great linear response and good touch play dynamics already familiar from C-1 are still here, but with even more gears (due to the steeper dynamics, I was able to pull off a few receives on the edge of my reach, which I would have been more difficult to do with C-1), rendering this rubber to be a true class-leading performer with plenty of power reserves.

In general, this rubber asks for significantly faster arm pull speeds to be used effectively, so my decision to use it many months later than C-1 was right.

Compared to C-1, spin sensitivity is also increased, which means that I have to actively receive each ball and take extra care with racket angle calculation to better control the trajectories.

While I was already amused by the qualities of C-1, I find G-1 even better, providing even more possibilities to play aggressively and sophisticatedly at the same time. I would say this is an extremely honest rubber, which pinpoints whether you are doing anything right or wrong, while supporting you with extremely reliable playing characteristics during the process.

Currently, I use it with a steady OFF rating blade (Xiom Solo), which seems to be a good match for this rubber.

Вес 67.7 г, не нашел ничего для себя интересного в этой накладке.

Excelente goma, muy buena rotación y velocidad. Muy bueno el envío, muy rápido. Recomiendo la goma y la página ampliamente. Gracias

Even after reading a lot of comments about the linear arc of this rubber, I was still surprised by it. After using sticky Chinese rubbers for a time, I needed to adjust my game for both forehand and backhand. Surprisingly, I found this rubber perfect for my BH; FH still needs some time to get used to it.

Best: Perfect for passive blocks. Worst: I can’t gain short serve points as I did before with Chinese rubbers like H3.

There’s a reason this has been the number 1 selling rubber in Japan since before the dawn of time: It’s brilliant! High spin (about the same as T05), easy to control (less catapult than T05), and lasts forever. For me, this is the best forehand rubber of its class (i.e., rubbers around 47.5 degrees, and with a normal thickness topsheet). I can’t understand why anyone would pay more than double the price for the 'other' Japanese rubber of similar spec! Note: I am not as impressed with it as a backhand rubber.

A friend piggybacked this on my order, so my review is limited to the receiving end. I can only say that his topspin to my BH is killing me now!

Good for everything.

I gave up with H3 Neo due to the excessive inconsistencies between factory-tuned and non-factory-tuned versions.

My search for a powerful yet controlled backside rubber compatible with my playstyle culminated in G1. As a modern defender, I require ample grip, versatility, minimal catapult effect (for executing safe chops and pushes), and substantial power for topspins. Fastarc G1 fulfills all these criteria (as does Evolution MX-S, which is essentially an identical rubber).

The feel is highly satisfying: a firm sponge with a responsive touch, exceptional grip on the problematic P-ball, and a pleasantly crisp sensation on powerful shots. I experienced immediate comfort and confidence with this rubber.

I have used this rubber for a few years now. It has a Tenergy-05 kinda feel to it. Very spinny in the short game and more than enough oomph for smashes. There is a reason it’s one of the most popular rubbers in Japan. The rubber has lasted well over a year of consistent club/league play, and I am replacing it only because I managed to bang it against the table corner and punch holes in it.

Service and delivery from TableTennis11 is consistently superb, as I have come to expect over the years anyway. :)

Bites the ball amazingly, has sufficient acceleration, is good for the short game, and lasts a long time. Perfect for my forehand, but it is also good for the backhand if you hit with enough force.

Great rubber with superb control.

With Nittaku DHS Carbon 3 Blade, the Fastarc G-1 rubber (BH, FH) performs beyond my expectation. The throw angle is just right; it’s fast, yet the control is excellent.

Nittaku Fastarc G-1 is one of the most popular tt rubbers for good reason. The rubber is universal: equally well suited for all types of shots.

Had the rubber with 2.0mm thickness. Very good control and spin on forehand.

Had hoped it would be an alternative to Tenergy. Slower, less spinny, the max sponge is only 2mm due to the thickness of the topsheet. Gave my 4 sheets away. Back to Tenergy.

Reliable, a bit on the softer side.

Plenty good enough for intermediate local league players.

Very spinny, good control rubber. Suits either B/H or F/H. Not good for your opponents, try it.

This is a bestseller. In my view, that sums it all up. Recommend.

Fastarc G-1 and Rakza Z are my favorite rubbers! You don’t need the booster!

The best rubber for spin and control. Not too fast, but fast enough to press the opponent.....

Very aggressive. A lot of spin but not a very high throw angle. Plenty of power even 3 m behind the table. Difficult to play over the table. Not a lot of margin for error. Great acceleration, so be ready for the ball to come back quickly too. I recommend only for athletic players. Not versatile. All-out attack. MX-P.

Купил первый раз на основании отзывов. Очень интересная накладка. Поставил на основание Innerforce ALC. Катапульта очень хорошая, управляемость отличная. Прямая накладка: сколько придаешь сил, столько и летит. Рекомендуется к покупке. До этого играл Barracuda Big Slam. Эта накладка пожестче и помощнее, есть запас по скорости.

Только начал пробовать на основании Joola of — необходимо время, чтобы оценить данную накладку.

Reliable, but slightly soft.

If they release a 50-degree version, I will be the first to put my money down.

Other than the weight, it’s perfect. Just three grams lighter per sheet would have been pleasant. Nonetheless, will purchase again as needed. The best property of the rubber sheet for me is that the throw of the ball is consistent in height both on drives and smashes. With other rubber sheets, more smashes go in the net. Here, no problem. Using ZJ szlc blade, and Photino blade also. Thanks, TableTennis11!

Super-fast delivery, and the product quality is excellent.

I bought Nittaku Fastarc for the first time by seeing the rating of this rubber, but it’s so much slower than expected, and its throw angle is not linear—the ball just drops down, and the ability to spin the ball from this rubber is just zero.

I have been practicing for a minimum of 5 years with this G1 on both FH and BH on a few blades, and finally, I found that G1 very much control on my BH for blocking and sometimes attacking, especially 1.8 thickness.

Good all-around rubber, less bouncy than Tenergy 05. Less spin, Same spin…

Great for attacking, as the name Fast-Arc implies. Recommended for mid-distance attacking players.

I have been using this rubber for almost 2 years and absolutely love it. It’s cheaper than T05, lasts much longer, and has a very similar spin, speed, and arc. I use max thickness on Nittaku Acoustic (OFF) when playing offensively close to the table. Middle thickness works very well on DEF blades (Donic Defplay etc.) when I fancy playing as a middle zone defender.

Comparing to other Fastarc rubbers, I also like C-1 for BH. It feels a bit slower but catchier. It adds stability to my backhand and helps me with the backhand flick. As to P-1 and S-1, I feel like they are OK for less competitive play, but I don’t use them in tournaments.

Overall, after discovering G-1, I stopped experimenting with offensive rubbers.

For FH, G-1 is my rubber of choice.

For BH, I am split between G-1 and C-1.

I have to decide between Joola Rhyzm P and Fastarc G-1 for my forehand. I decided to go with G-1 because of the reviews here and simply because it is one of the best sold rubbers in Asia. After using it, I am not surprised anymore. :)

I put it on Joola Flame Extreme (off blade) on FH. The first time using it, I struggled a bit to control my stroke, especially on flat hits, simply because I was using a completely different type of rubber previously (hard sponge, less dwell time). With G-1, the sponge felt medium with more dwell time to generate spin, and the speed is fantastic too! The ball used to go away from the table, but after several weeks of practice, I noticed that I can loop backspin ball easily, especially on the 3rd ball attack setup, unlike my previous rubber that usually goes to the net.

For me, this rubber is perfect for those in an intermediate level with a tactical attacking playing style. The cons are probably that the flat hit can be too fast for some players, and counter-looping felt a bit inconsistent sometimes.

For a more controlled shot, I recommend this rubber to be put in an OFF- blade.

А чего писать? Играет на всем. И справа, и слева. Баланс оптимальный.

This rubber provides dangerous spin and good control, making it a formidable opponent in table tennis matches. Despite its prowess, it may not be suitable for all players due to its aggressive nature. However, for those seeking an edge in spin and precision, this rubber is worth considering.

This rubber is great! Very easy to control, has a lot of spin, and can loop everything with ease. The grip and ability to pick up low balls with this rubber are quite amazing. Flatter and more direct slap shots, aggressive drives, and smashes are also quite powerful. Feels similar to Rakza 7 but has more spin, more speed, and a higher throw angle. Works well on forehand and backhand. There is a reason this rubber is the most popular rubber sold by TT11 at the moment.

I gave this rubber a try and indeed it is a really nice rubber. It can do all, if you are thinking loop-based attacking game. It has decent control and many gears. The catapult effect is low, which makes it a safe rubber when playing over the table.

However, I found it slow when looping, and a bit inconsistent when counterlooping. Also, it is a bit slow. My all-time favorite is the Bluefire M1, and this rubber has some areas where it is clearly better. But due to its speed, it is simply not as aggressive and not as efficient.

If you are a looper who likes to control the game, this is an insanely effective rubber.

Goes well with Yasksa YEO7. Need more dwelling time if you are a beginner.

High-quality rubber, for advanced players.

If you are looking for a good rubber for all aspects and levels, look no more and go buy this one. It is the best one I have ever tried!

Gran goma, funciona muy bien para mi derecha… Gran control. Se logran buenos efectos dependiendo de tus golpes y técnicas. Me gusta mucho…

This rubber is very close to Tenergy 05 in terms of spin, but it is better than T05 in blocking and flat hitting. To me, this is the most durable rubber, and I have tried at least 15 different brands of rubbers before. It seems that the black Fastarc G-1 is stickier and lighter than the red one.

Great touch and spin, allowing the ball to bounce at the end of the table and increasing regularity.

G-1 and C-1 are great rubbers. I used both on FH. They play slightly differently, but I can switch from one to the other effortlessly. What strikes me is the amount of spin they can generate. You must accelerate the paddle well to get the full benefit. Both are very durable and cheap!

P.S. I name TT11 as the best TT shop of 2020, 2019, and 2018!

This is my first time with Fastarc G-1. I was very pleased with Tabletennis11, including the packaging and identifying the rubber weight. I thought this was a nice touch. Very thoughtful. So far, the rubber is playing with good control. I need to play more with this setup. With the current situation, I’m not playing as much as I would like.

Good spin.

A quality rubber. It has good spin and control. It is softer and slower than MX-P and goldarc8. Arcs of MX-P and goldarc8 are more straight compared to G-1. I bought this rubber also for my friends. A friend who plays with OFF+ carbon blades says that G-1 is excellent. A friend who plays with a defensive blade Victas Koji says that this is a weird and too slow rubber; he didn’t like it.

Some people are saying that it is better than Tenergy, but I don’t agree. Tenergy is much better. For me, even Xiom Vega Japan is better than G-1.

Previously used Rakza 7. Comparing to that, spin-wise—same level, speed—G1. Totally happy with this rubber.

The grip and throw encourage you to play more aggressively. Still a very good rubber in 2020.

I love this rubber for my BH, fast and with control.

I switch rubbers very often, my quest is finding slow and spinny rubber with good control, and this is very close. High arc, good spin-spin, and not very sensitive to incoming rotation. No more tenergy and Dignics for me. Stalno sam u potrazi za sporijom, spinastom gumom sa dobrom kontrolom. Ovo je veoma blizu. Visok luk, dobar spin i nije osetljiva na dolaznu rotaciju. Posle t05 i d05, sve sto je islo preko, sad ide na stol

Накладки Nittaku Fastarc G-1 имеют очень хороший зацеп, топшит достаточно плотный. На основании Nittaku Septear накладка толщиной 2.0 мм не ощущается излишне жёсткой, наверное, из-за мягкого kiso hinoki. Для вращения просто идеальный вариант, можно задавать дугу разной высоты, очень хорошо контролировать мяч на блоке. В короткой игре всё предсказуемо, без неконтролируемых выбросов. Для атакующего стиля хорошо подходит как на бэкхенд, так и на форхенд. Собранным комплектом остался очень доволен. Спасибо TT11!

Very spinny rubber that is suitable for either backhand or forehand strokes.

This rubber is most similar to tenergy rubbers. But G-1 has better control and a low price.

The Fastarc G-1’s topsheet is quite stiff, resulting in both advantages and disadvantages.

Techniques like brush looping and flicking feel awkward and ineffective with this rubber due to its stiffness. Conversely, its thick and stiff topsheet makes flat hitting and blocking excellent due to its resistance to incoming spin.

When executing a full power loop, the Fastarc G-1 produces shots of higher speed and quality compared to other tensor rubbers like the Rakza 7.

Weight:

• Sponge: 1.8
• Uncut: 65 grams
• Cut (157/150 blade): 46 grams

Good speed & spin; I use it on my FH. Control is excellent. Ideal for my Darker Speed 90.

Качественная и сбалансированная резина!

Trust the multitude of reviews because they are absolutely correct.

All-round to offensive options. Great intro tensor that works for pros to the beginner. Insensitive to spin. Easy to create spin with the ABS ball. Easy to counter, push, block, and open up. Best BH rubber I have had the pleasure to play with. Not as wicked fast as T05, but enough for 97% of your attacks.

Nuff said!

Spinny and lasting.

Excellent rubber, but I don’t like non-sticky ones; good for BH.

Spin and control are ok.

Using it with Donic Defplay Senso V3 for forehand, and it gives an interesting effect and is very useful for the super spinny beginning of attack and very surprising to opponents during counterattacks. However, you need time to understand the effect of it in the beginning, as the trajectory is really different, especially after the Tenergy. I am super satisfied with it and bought one more.

In my opinion, this is one of the best rubbers available. I think the Dignics series carries a little bit more spin and speed, but they are also twice as expensive.

Fastarc G-1 offers little catapult, which makes the feeling very linear and easy to control. The topsheet is weirdly not very spin sensitive, which helps with the serve receive or blocking. Looping is great with tons of spin, and if you hit hard enough, there is a nice clicking sound.

The feeling is similar to MX-S, but not as hard, slightly faster, and higher throw angle. Some of the comments said MX-S might offer more spin, but based on my experience with both, I don’t think there is a big difference; it might even be the same. MX-S might be better at short balls since it’s harder and more “dead” compared to G-1.

Good.

The best rubber that I have tried. Works very well on BH and FH.

This rubber’s impressive performance makes it worth investigating. Due to its excellent grip of the ball, I prefer using it on the backhand. However, it’s a fast rubber, so you must ensure a proper follow-through with your stroke. When you do, the ball tends to dip at the end of the arc, and close to the edges of the table, it can often surprise your opponent as they may not expect it to reach them.

Most importantly, this rubber encourages you to hit clean, relaxed strokes. By doing so, your shots will be quick, highly spinny, and challenging to handle. I believe this rubber aids in developing better technique. Despite being marginally too fast for my backhand, I’ve kept it, and my backhand play has continued to improve. Additionally, this rubber excels in spinny serves.

I play close to the table with a lot of topspin and less with direct hits. I love this rubber just as much as T05. I have been playing with G-1 for the past 6 months. I can notice a small difference only in direct comparison, e.g., by looping for a few minutes with G-1 and immediately after that with T05. But if I try one day G-1 and another day T05, there is zero difference to me. Absolutely the same throw angle, the same reliability in looping or blocking when playing against attack or defense. Besides, G-1 is at least as durable as T05.

The time has come.

The Fastarc G1—I haven’t played previously with, and given its almost legendary status in Asia and Japan in particular, where it remains among top best-selling rubbers for years, I expected a lot from it.

Nittaku rubber chart shows it as having the highest spin value and being just off the top speed. I come with the thickest sponge of 2mm. As I was intending it for BH, that removed my doubts as to whether to choose max or 2mm. The density of the sponge is good at 47.5 and I presume the rubber will feel even better with a 50-degree sponge.

Excellent grip on the ball regardless if the sponge is engaged or not. Creates sufficient speed, power, and spin whether driving or brushing, while maintaining fairly high control. Compared to Rakza Z on the other side of Darker Synergy + blade, G1 has slightly less spin, but much more speed.

The rubber surface developed a dark dot under pressing forefinger within 3 sessions. Otherwise, rubber appears very durable.

Good for FH and BH, I use it on an OFF blade, and I’m very satisfied with good control. If you have good technique, you can get enough speed.

Fastarc G-1 is my best FH rubber compared to the many European/Japanese tensor rubbers that I have used (barracuda, Omega Asia, Rakza 7, zack) over the years. The drive is the most powerful feature of this rubber, from near and mid-distance, with a strong ball bounce at the opponent’s side, excellent trajectory enabled by the higher throw angle, and a nice clicking sound when hitting the ball. The other two positive features of this rubber are blocking and serving (able to generate strong spin). The rubber works very well in both my all-wood blade and 5+2 carbon blade. It is no wonder this rubber is the current choice of the top 2 Japanese female players and a male Japanese national player. (P.S. The one rubber that I have yet to try for comparison with G1 is the MX-P.)

One key point of this rubber is that you must use 2–3 layers of glue for the first time. With one layer, the rubber feels very hard, dead, and not spiny. The max sponge is only 2.0mm, which might be the reason for this.

After enough gluing with good quality glue, it feels like a Hurricane 3 with 70% speed of Tenergy 05. All shots refuse to go off the table.

Quality control is superb as usual.

Looping is not as good as Hurricane, but it has a very powerful direct punching hit. It offers a very direct return and lasts longer, though short touch returns easily go high.

A faster MX-S rubber, with similar spin and maybe better grip. Very linear and easy to control/block as the sponge is not bouncy like Rakza 7.

The sponge is 37.5 hardness, which is not very hard in the modern era. However, the rubber doesn’t feel soft, and if you swing hard, you can get the best out of the rubber easily, not like Hurricane 3, which makes this rubber very easy to use.

On top of that, this rubber is not spin sensitive (don’t know why), so blocking and serve receive are slightly easier.

Such an easy-to-use rubber, but it still delivers top-notch performance. No wonder Mima Ito uses it on her forehand, and this rubber is also a long-time #1 best-selling rubber in Japan. I tried to find other rubbers that can replace this, but still ended up coming back to this one. Maybe only Butterfly Dignics has better spin, but the price is too expensive. I would take this rubber over Tenergy for sure.

Перепробовав на OFF-, OFF, OFF+ 05, 80, 64, все FX, Вега про, MX-S, Ракза 7 — с осторожным удовольствием насладился ощущениями от Nittaku Fastarc G-1 2.0 на Joola Rosskopf Emotion 86 гр. Впервые в игре на счет удалось расслабиться и слева накидать сопернику, принимая низкую быструю подачу, почти китайские топ-спины. По возвратной доске серию слева — сбился со счета. Удивительная гармония. Правда, каюсь: изюминку в виде дополнительной доли секунды задержки дала чайная ложка Джонсона. Балуюсь давно, нашел идеальную пропорцию.

Used it on my BBC blade forehand, and it is perfect. Lasted about 5 months after I played with it around 3–4 times a week.

I’ve been using C-1 (max) on forehand for over a year and loved it, but the rubber is getting old. Based on so many great reviews, I decided to try G-1 (black-max). At first, I thought I’ve made a big mistake—it’s too bouncy, too fast, and I couldn’t control the ball compared to C-1 (of course C-1 is a slower rubber). But I stuck with it, and after a few weeks, once the rubber had broken in, I got used to the speed. Wow… the control is much better, and the spin is amazing. I can place the ball anywhere on the table with a ton of spin, much more than C-1. I play close to the table. IMHO, all rubbers are good if you get used to them, but G-1 definitely will be my forehand rubber for a while.

Blade: Nittaku Acoustic Carbon Ref: Forehand rubbers used: Tenergy 05, 80, Rakza 7, Rhyzm-P Backhand: Victas VO 101

Very grippy rubber, ideal for offensive play. This rubber makes counter-looping easy.

Good European-style rubber. Excellent balance of speed and spin. 10/10

This is the best rubber I have played with, and it is the most sold rubber in Asia!

Lightweight, good spin. Less speed, but good control.

I like having the option of creating problems for my opponents by having two different kinds of rubbers (on DHS 301 blade). Hurricane 8 mid-hard on FH, and G-1 on BH. But I am now convinced if I could only have one kind on both sides, I’d pick G-1, and here’s why… Take T-05, keep the spin, reduce the insane sensitivity to opponent’s spin by 70%, lose the just-past-the-end down-the-line BH unforced error, add easy, low short receives, add shorter serves, and a big spoonful of control and voilà… you have G-1. More ideal for close-mid than mid-deep play. Works great for both wings.

I use this rubber for my forehand. It helps me greatly with my loops and it produces lots of spin. I think it is soft enough for me to feel the ball.

I have been using G-1 2.0 since 2015 and I am very pleased. Even dissatisfied. Initially, I used G-1 on the backhand side, and on the forehand side of Tenergy 05. The blade is Timo Boll ALC ST 83g. My backhand was progressing very quickly, but I was still not happy with the forehand. Soon I put the G-1 on the forehand side too and made no mistake. The feeling is amazing. Everything is better with the G-1 than with the Tenergy 05. Now I manage to do everything I imagine. No limit. All you have to do is make the whole and proper movement. Everything else will be done by G-1, do not doubt it. The G-1 has a very strong grip, very powerful spin, and very good ball speed control. Regardless of the strength of your kick, if you hit the ball properly, it will definitely fall on the table. Tenergy can’t do that, also a Hurricane, which is too slow without busting. I also tried the Nittaku C-1 and P-1. They are not as good as the G-1. The C1 has a slightly less powerful spin than the G-1 and is a bit slower. P1 is not slower than G1, but I feel that the topsheet is a little softer, so the spin is less powerful, which is why the ball sometimes: 1. doesn’t clear the net, or 2. goes off the table. Hurricane also has this under-controlled net miss, and Tenergy also has under-controlled full-table overshooting. The G-1 does not have these problems. The G-1 is very long-lasting and also has no competition in that feature. And in price vs. quality, G-1 is the best. Lastly, I wish everyone good health. Take care of yourself and others. And until we beat the CORONA virus, STAY AT HOME, please!

My forehand spins are much better. I like it a lot.

Best Fh I have played with. I hope you will test it!

Легенда. Кто играет, нравится всем.

My favorite rubber. Both for FH and BH. The best ratio of price, speed, spin, power, and durability.

A light weight of 46g for 157×150 normal blade size. Good for backhand, not for forehand, since the driving distance is too short if you are a middle player.

I am surprised that I never tried this rubber before. But after I tried it, I love it. The rubber works excellently on my Koki Niwa carbon blade and another customized carbon blade made by Charlie. Loop, smash, chop, it does everything well. The only regret is that I didn’t use it earlier.

Очень контрольная накладка с очень хорошим вращением. Небольшая катапульта гарантирует попадание в стол.

I used this rubber for my backhand, and it really’s got a good grip on the ball and creates a lot of spin on my shots.

Good rubber. This rubber is more of an all-around rubber in my opinion. It looks to be very durable, and spin qualities are good. Speed is ok. Very forgiving rubber for sure. I prefer more of an offensive rubber like Tenergy, Tibhar, DHS Gold Arc 8.

Perfect fit! FH rubber and fast shipping seller! The best!

If you’re looking for something with good speed and spin with a med-high throw angle, and a close alternative of T05, just go with it. Used it on Viscaria and Stiga OCC, both work great.

Very high control and spin. Sponge hardness is medium by the feeling. Not the fastest one, but fast enough for me. In general—very universal rubber that can forgive some mistakes.

This is a decent rubber and will suit you if you are an advanced attacking player.

Good rubber.

Best spin ever. Looping around the net, no problems. Changing one time per season.

Easy to play with. Service incredible, as is topspin, sidespin, and block. Best sold rubber in Asia for many years! Speed — 9.2 Spin — 9.9 Rating — 9.9

Closest you can get to Tenergy 05 in terms of spin, it is a total spin monster. Not as fast as Tenergy 05 or Tibhar MX-P, but with better control. The throw angle is very high, the same as Tenergy 05. It is an excellent rubber for people who play close to the table and like to loop both backhand and forehand.

I started using G1 with the Nittaku Acoustic blade. My play improved significantly. My backspins became highly effective. The most notable feature was the topspin. I could count the number of times my opponents thought the ball was going out.

I then made a bold decision to switch to ZJ.ALC and T05. The long game was excellent, but I began making frequent errors in the short game and service. I was unable to convert backspin into a stable shot like I could with G1. I have now returned to using Fastarc G1 on ZJ.ALC, and everything is back to normal. It’s more dynamic than the Acoustic G1 setup. In my opinion, the best forehand rubber is the Nittaku Fastarc G1.

Not suited to my style in defensive play, but good to play against lower levels, though no chance against higher levels. However, this rubber is good for all-round play against lower levels.

I use the G-1 rubber on FH and it is incredible! The amount of spin that I am able to produce is mind-blowing. My strongest side is definitely my serves, and this rubber does a great job at increasing the spin on my serve. I usually serve tomahawk BH or FH. I get more spin on BH tomahawk with mantra s but often win on serving FH with the G-1 too. If you are an offensive midrange player, then this will suit your playing style nicely. I love it and would recommend it as well!

Review Text:

This rubber is suitable for both forehand and backhand play. It provides excellent spin, speed, and control when required. While it offers approximately 80-85% of the speed of the Tenergy series, it boasts significantly more control and versatility.

It facilitates easier smashing, countering hard topspins, and initiating play with a wider range of serves. Blocking is more effortless and precise, with a relatively low ball trajectory when blocking and a medium trajectory during looping or driving.

Overall, this rubber excels as an all-round offensive option. It presents minimal drawbacks and has proven to be durable, with exceptional value on TT11. It maintains its spin even after extended use (5-6 months). Highly recommended for intermediate to professional players.

Experience: 15 years Ranking England: ~200

This rubber is amazing. Best choice for cheapest Tenergy 05. I tried the Omega V Tour and Asia, the MX-P and MX-S, the Mantra H and M, Rakza 7… The Fastarc G-1 for me is better than all the others! On my Latika 5-ply all-wood, I put the G-1 2mm on my forehand and the combination is amazing, truly. The ball control is excellent and when I do topspin with engagement, the speed is really good and nice, good spin with this flexible blade. Throw angle: a little bit less high than Tenergy 05, but amazing arc, the ball falls every time on the table. This rubber is a little bit hard at the start, but after 8-10 hours it is perfect! Durability > Tenergy 05.

You can’t go wrong with Fastarc G-1.

Speed and spin ok, control average.

Riktigt bra gummi att använda på både forehand och backhand på en DHS Long 501 stomme. Bra känsla med mycket skruv och som inte väger så mycket. Farten är riktigt bra när man vill slå hårt och när man slår löst blir det löst. Passar som sagt bra på medel till medelhårda stommar. Ett dödligt vapen för den offensiva spelaren som söker kontroll och mycket spinn i sitt spel.

As expected for years.

But I noticed this production batch is a bit softer than normal, but not a big deal. You’ll get used to it very soon.

For me, one of the best universal rubbers. Not for beginners, only players with a well-fitting stroke and position game can use its whole potential and control it.

The rubber is more forgiving than my other favorites. It’s working well on many blades. I guess because of the low throw, G-1 works better on hard blades and blades with a bigger catapult (Hinoki). I can use it on both sides. I mostly prefer it on FH because of the powerful topspins. I use it on Donic Persson Powerplay and Joola Aruna OFF.

Perfect rubber for topspin, excellent to perfect your technique.

Very good topspins, lot of spin and speed, control is quite ok. Sometimes in blocks it feels slippery. Suggested for extremely offensive spinny players.

Reasonable price and good for speed, spin, and control.

Switched from Tenergy 05. This is now my most favorite forehand rubber. Using on Viscaria. Great spin and speed. The ball crosses over the net safely due to high arc as the name suggests (an advantage over Rakza7).

Complete in all aspects.

Good quality as always.

And a special thanks to the Tabletennis11 team for superfast delivery!

Excellent in every aspect of the game.

I love these rubbers due to their control. They may not be the speediest, but they provide enough grip.

Super rubber! Tenergy series not even close!

원하는 만큼 회전을 줄 수 있으며 포핸드, 백핸드 어디에 사용해도 좋다. 그러나 단단한 러버가 아니기에 단단한 러버와 조합을 하려면 상대적으로 덜 튀기 때문에 적응을 해야 한다.

Spin, speed, & control ok.

Good grip and good control with enough speed to do the job.

RPB

This is a good rubber for backhand play.

Fast and controllable. Need clean technique to keep it on the table. Spin is good as well.

My FH rubber of choice. Great control, low catapult, very spinny, great for blocking, and fantastic price.

I like it. Good grip and fast enough. Great control.

Good service from TT11.

Very good FH rubber, the best I have ever tried. Thickness - super thick (2.0). Played on Donic Ovtcharov True Carbon blade 86 grams. Smaller catapult, good speed, and very good spin. Direct feel, plenty of control by every stroke.

Coming from Baracuda, G1 has better speed, control, and block-counter-smash game. Spin is similar. I was surprised - with this rubber, it is possible to do different “touch” strokes and direct attack through opponents topspin. This rubber opened me up to new possibilities in many areas of my game. My new lethal weapon. Highly recommended.

I purchased this rubber due to its positive reviews and utilized it on a Nittaku Ludeak for a period of three months. However, I was left disappointed by its lack of spin.

Despite its durability and consistent performance with good control, its spin capabilities fell short in comparison to Razka 7, Baracuda, and Acuda P2. Notably, on the first day of using it, my practice partners observed a significant decline in the spin of my serves and pushes, suggesting that the rubber’s spin generation was overrated.

This rubber is suitable for 7-ply all-wood blades, such as the Stiga Legend 7 or Darker Alba.

However, if it is placed on a carbon blade, it may be difficult to control.

You can do everything with this rubber. Very good for those who want to thrive.

Muy buen servicio por parte de la tienda y llegó bien a México, y el producto llegó bien.

На Nittaku Holz Sieben сидит как вата, но с катапультой.

Very good rubber. I used it on both sides in black for much better backhand and red for proper forehead, but for me, Gewo Nexxus EL Pro 50 is much better.

Good.

Отличная накладка, цепкая, контрольная, в меру быстрая. Сервис и скорость доставки супер. Рекомендую.

For reference, I’m not USATT rated, but my usual teammates have been telling me that I play around 1800. I have been playing with the Yasaka Extra Offensive Power 7 + the Rakza 7 for BH and FH (all from the excellent TT11 service).

I used the Fastarc G-1 on FH with the Tibhar Samsonov Force Pro, and it was excellent: faster than the Rakza 7, bouncier, and also I felt a bit less control. I also believe the Rakza 7 has more spin, but it might be related to the fact that it has more dwell time, in the sense that you can really feel the ball penetrating the rubber.

All in all, excellent rubber. I feel I need to play more with it to get used to it and adjust my strokes.

Thank you TT11 for the fast and excellent service, always at the best price!

I use this as my forehand rubber (and twiddle, since I play long pips on my backhand). I use it to chop, block, loop, and hit. With a 1.4mm version of this rubber, I can do all those things to my satisfaction. Chops are very controllable and loaded with underspin. Blocks are also low and controllable. Due to the hardness of the rubber, hitting feels crisp and direct, and while loops (with this thin a sponge) aren’t going to be Ma Long-level, I can still get plenty of spin and speed when I need to.

Decent speed, high spin, and control, medium feel, pro rubber.

Excellent power for forehand attack, good spin, and decent control for pushing and blocking. I highly recommend this for strong attackers. I have switched to this for forehand; it provides strong spin and counter-attack, without sacrificing too much control on push or block. Highly recommended.

Recommended, an excellent product. Medium hardness, good speed, and good spin. Tenergy has in some game situations uncontrolled release of the ball; Fastarc G-1 is more linear and controlled. Good durability.

Superb, as always.

Rather hard rubber. Very good for forehand. High level of control, speed, and spin.

Very good on the Apolonia ZLC. Great spinning rubber, good for chops too. Would have felt better, I guess, if it had been a bit thicker.

Con estas gomas puedes hacer todo; buen giro, buena velocidad y control. Las tengo en un viscaria y me gustan mucho.

Good rubber. Similar to the Rakza 7, but I would say a little better control. Pushing is a bit easier as the rubber is less bouncy, but it still has good speed.

I’ve been playing with the Fastarc G-1 for about a month now. I’ve always used tacky Chinese rubbers on my forehand, so this was a big change. Please keep in mind that a lot of my opinions on this rubber are made in comparison to the Hurricane 3 Neo (H3N).

I don’t think this rubber generates as much spin. I notice the spin difference especially in my serves. I am not able to get my opponents to make as many errors on serve returns as they used to with tacky rubbers. The difference in spin on loops, however, is small. The rubber also feels slightly slower than the H3N.

That said, I feel the difference is more than made up by the amount of control the rubber offers. The majority of my strokes now land on the table, and even when I am out of position and have to lunge/stretch to get to the ball, they still end up on the table. I think this rubber is teaching me to play better and hit the ball harder. I do feel the ball a LOT more and can tell exactly which part of the bat I hit the ball with, thus allowing me to make minor modifications to find that sweet spot and play better strokes.

With the H3N, when I tried to gently guide the ball, the margin for error was so small that I’d often get those strokes wrong or of poor quality. The G-1 just seems to bite into the ball every time, and it’s so easy to control and direct the ball despite the incoming spin. The rubber isn’t very heavy either, so it’ll help you to get around and play your strokes in quick succession.

In short, the rubber isn’t the fastest, but it’s fast enough. It isn’t the spinniest, but it’s really good. The control is out of this world, and if you are a half-decent player, this will give you the margin you need to really build your confidence and play the strokes properly. I wasn’t sure about non-tacky rubbers, but this one has really impressed me, and I’d definitely recommend it.

I have used it for my backhand, and I found it’s perfect for brushing the ball and looping. But it is a little lacking in underspin and sidespin when I serve, chop, and push. Overall, it’s a good rubber with a powerful, high-tension topsheet and great feeling, but if you want more spin, I prefer traditional Chinese rubber like Hurricane 3 or Nittaku Hurricane Pro Turbo.

Similar to the Rakza 7, but seems to have more dwell time, and is very forgiving.

Not too bouncy. Better than many Tensors.

I like it for forehand. Seems to keep a nice surface. Hopefully it will last a long time!

Very good, but slow.

This rubber serves as a very stable, high-performance rubber in contrast to some of the modern tensor rubbers available on the market today, which can change in playing characteristics in a relatively short period of time. In my experience, near daily usage for approximately 3 hours a day, the topsheet and sponge provide a consistent experience for about a month. This includes multiball with some particularly dirty balls and not necessarily the most meticulous cleaning regimen. For a modern offensive game, there is no particular field that this rubber is deficient in. If there is any nitpick, then one could say the sponge is on the softer side, lending to the rubber bottoming out more easily than others on flat shots or smashes. Whether looping at mid to long range or driving the ball close to the table, the rubber has a very linear feel compared to other rubbers in this class and is easy to understand from the get-go.

In comparison to other popular rubbers, it feels more inert than Tenergy, which allows for easier short-short play. It still does maintain a springing feel, with a lot of incoming energy being conserved, which makes emergency shots and short strokes easier to perform than with Hurricane3. As alluded to earlier, G1 sponge tends to maintain its characteristics longer than Tibhar Evolution rubbers such as MX-P or EL-P.

Having gone through several sheets of G1, one oddity to note would be that the topsheets for red and black sheets do not have the same surface feeling. A rough description would be that the red topsheet feels a bit more “plasticky,” while the black topsheet feels more pliable. This doesn’t seem to affect the ball characteristics too much in normal play, but it is divergent enough to be able to determine which sheet I’m touching in a blindfolded test.

Overall, G1 is an excellent rubber for players looking to develop a consistent attacking game and doesn’t have any apparent deficiencies. I would call it a jack-of-all-trades, but that would be doing the rubber a disservice as it performs on the same level as pretty much anything else on the market.

Отличная накладка, достаточная скорость, хорошее сцепление, контроль — всё на уровне. Советую.

After trying the Yasaka Mark IV, DHS Hurricane 2, Tibhar MX-P, and Butterfly Tenergy 80, I really like this rubber because of high spin, great pushing, and topspin attacks. I use it on both sides of my blade.

Perfect amount of hardness for forehand looping. I can get a lot of spin with this rubber.

I used to use G1 and changed to Rasanter R50. The reason is that it lacks elasticity and speed.

I use this on my BH and love it. Good speed, grip, and control. Love the high throw angle because my BH is a more flatter shot. So the margin of error is higher.