Nittaku Fastarc P-1

I got this in a review whiteboard box, and I have to say this rubber is depending on which sponge thickness. If it is at max, it is clearly a 9.5 fast rubber and 9.5 in spin. It was made ten years after G1, so I would say that in max, it is as reviewed, but in 1.6 or 1.8, it is otherwise. Of course, this is something that is almost never mentioned in these reviews, but keep in mind that there is a very large difference between this, and it is seldom named in the score.

Spin and Arc:
Difficult to generate spin, resulting in a lower arc than typically desired.

I paired the AnE BH on an Andro Timber 7 Offensive blade, and on the FH I used the C1. Also, Nitakku. I am able to loop comfortably and play backspin balls. It’s amazing how much control I have. I’ve only had it for 4 hours, and I’m already amazing at it. Consistent loops, smashes, and good forehand control.

This rubber is very linear. You need to execute topspin strokes with power and in forward motion. It is durable and high quality.

Its fast and spin insensitive so counters are killer. It has a very unique feel.

The only thing I don’t like about this rubber is the absence of speed glue sound, which provides me feedback. Other than that, if you are a power driver playing from a distance, this rubber is the way to go.

P-1 Table Tennis Rubber

Positioned as a forehand rubber for the new plastic ball, the P-1 offers a slightly lower arc and longer trajectory compared to its renowned sibling, the G-1. Despite its 47.5-degree hardness, the sponge feels soft upon impact, creating a noticeable sensation as the ball sinks in and is catapulted out.

The rubber provides good speed and spin, making it effective for aggressive forehand play. Additionally, its characteristics make it suitable as a backhand looping rubber, as demonstrated by its successful use on the Ebenholz V blade.

This rubber offers remarkable versatility. During slow loops, I experienced precise control, preventing overshooting the table. While the spin may not have been exceptional, my opponent remarked on the surprising weight and spin of my shots, which I found surprising.

In terms of defense, blocking with this rubber is highly reliable. When playing behind the table, it enables exceptional ball recovery. When transitioning to attack mode, the rubber exhibits quick response. Down-the-line shots were executed effortlessly.

Overall, this rubber provides exceptional control and excels in short-game situations. It may not be an ultra-fast rubber, but its speed is sufficient (rated approximately 9.3 out of 10, indicating more than adequate speed).

Its weight is slightly heavy, but this minor drawback is negligible given the rubber’s overall performance. I am highly satisfied with this rubber.

To be honest, the rubber is good, but it has its pros and cons. If you’re looking for something quick, this is your rubber. However, it is difficult to do topspin because it does not absorb the ball well at the time of doing topspin. I recommend this rubber for FH. I use this rubber with the blade TB ALC and the Most of the balls were thrown off the table by having a high projection angle and a great velocity. More than all, this rubber is to play away from the table in order to appreciate all its power.

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Fastarc

Control: Good
Spin: Fast

Nittaku’s Fastarc P-1 rubber is specifically designed for use with the 40+ ball and features a “Tension Power Sheet and Strong Sponge”. It feels quite firm to the touch, as would be expected for a 47.5-degree rubber. It is also relatively heavy, weighing 50 grams when cut to the 157x150 mm test blade, which is similar to Xiom’s Omega V Tour (50 g) and Tibhar’s Evolution MX-P (51 g).

Interestingly though, the P-1 feels quite soft and spongy in gameplay. FH drives were ok, but the ball penetrated the rubber a little deeper than I expected, and thus emerged with a slight delay. The throw angle on forehand loops is quite high and provides plenty of arc and safety when looping heavy backspin balls over the net. I did, however, encounter occasional ball slippage.

Pros:
Fast on fast strokes
Great counterlooping rubber
Great touch game
Very good spin on power loops
Low arc

Cons:
Not very fast on slower strokes
Ok spin on the table
Not very spin sensitive

Was looking for a medium hardness sponge with above average spin characteristics. Had been using Omega 5 Europe, which I had mixed feelings about. Played a week with P1 and am now once again a big fan of Omega 5 Europe.

The P1 feels linear and controlled on forehand counters and blocks. However, it lacks the necessary grip for effective topspin play. Where Omega 5 Europe picks up a forehand topspin, P1 seems to leave the ball in the net, although it supposedly has a higher throw. I think it’d be OK on the backhand, so I’m going to try it there for a while.

Update: Don’t like it on the backhand either. Switched back to XO5E. The search for a BH rubber continues…

I don’t play matches now, so I can’t justify Tenergy prices. I bought Fastarc P1 as a cheaper option for practice. Very nice rubber and hard to beat at that price point.

I have received the goods and found them satisfactory. I love this rubber for its control and spin. It is not a tacky rubber as I play an attacking and blocking game with my opponent.

It is a light version of G-1. It has less spin and power than G-1. Overall, a good rubber but not in the same league as G-1. I felt like I was playing with Xiom Vega Japan. A slightly faster, better version of Vega Japan. The rubber is not designed for power loops.

I got this on a deal so very good price. This rubber is never used in my leagues, players here in London mainly use Butterfly or Joola. But I read it’s a big seller at TT11 so thought I would try it. I was very pleased and I would buy it again at a higher price.

I got 1.9/2.0 thickness so it’s not the fastest on my Stiga Allround + blade, but enough for me, and the control and spin are very good on my forehand. I think on a faster blade this would be quick enough for the vast majority of players.

Very good rubber, depending on the rubber thickness & blade this would be good for most players.

It’s similar to Evolution EL-S. I switched from EL-S to Fastarc because it sounds cooler, and blocking is a bit easier.

My technique and strength are not good enough for G-1. So I chose P-1. It’s a bit difficult close to the table and to open up, but that’s my strength, so I can use it. You can still get a lot of spins, but speed is limited. The rubber is very reactive. It lacks high-end power, but I end rallies with placement.
Very good when further away from the table. When I hit the ball off-balance, it lands on the table anyway with good power.
I use it on Liu-Shiwen blade.

I liked it a lot for BH.

Взял эту накладку в толщине 2,0, красного цвета. Пока доволен, вращение хорошее, довольно контрольное. Немного мягче чем G1, контроль выше, чем у G1, играю на основании Nittaku Tenor. Вес обрезанной резины 158*151 50 г. Рекомендую!!! Отличный магазин, заказываю товар только здесь. Огромное спасибо за профессионализм сотрудникам магазина! Вы лучшие!!! Доставка в Украину (Одесса) 3 суток. Так держите!

Долго держатся, отлично цепляют.

This rubber I can say has it all! Spin, smash, flat and spin drive, loop or counter looping, close/mid/far from the table; it will deliver you what you are expecting surprisingly. I thought that this rubber would make the ball fly away when hitting smashes near the table like most of the rubbers, that is why usually players flipped their blades to their softer rubber side. But this rubber will give you a direct hit and contact in those smashes. I can say, my confidence returned because of this rubber, the confidence I lost with other medium sponge rubbers. This rubber is really recommendable!

A lot of spin. High throw angle so you can open against every ball even if it’s under the table. Lacks speed once you’re 4m behind the table.
Passive game is very difficult, just like the short game.
Every ball has to be hit actively, but the margin for error is big because of the huge arc.
It’s similar to EL-S but not as sensitive to spin.

Seems better than Fastarc but not as good as the Donic Bluefire series.

Fast and grips well, but I don’t like the absence of the speed glue sound like other rubbers that are made in Germany.

Somewhat similar to G-1, but occasionally the ball slips from this rubber. It never happens with G-1. Maybe I need to try it on a different blade to draw a final conclusion, but at the moment I prefer G-1 and T05, both of which I love without reservations.

One of the best modern rubbers in existence. Sponge hardness is medium, slightly on the softer side, making it very comfortable to use for almost every offensive shot, whether it’s a loop, drive, or smash. Slightly lower throw angle than its counterpart the Fastarc G-1, which makes it a better backhand rubber for many. And also slightly less sensitive to spin than the G-1. Plenty of power and spin can be produced with this rubber, with good precision on shots as well.

I used this rubber on my backhand combined with Stiga Mantra M on the forehand and Donic’s Waldner World Champion 1989. The feeling is very good and the rubber is very controllable at mid-distance and far from the table producing spin and high arc. It needs practice on shots near the table and is rather difficult on blocking, though. Recommended for offensive players who prefer playing at the middle distance or far from the table.

Very good Tensor rubber plays exactly like Tenergy 80.

Fast, holds the ball very well.

Trying to find a rubber for my forehand using the Koki Niwa blade. The P1 is good, better than the Butterfly Rozena I used before. You can have a spinny, slow, and high throw loop if you want, and you can also have a very fast and flat power loop.

Fast and spinny rubber, heavy. Good and consistent quality from Nittaku.

Perfect for aggressive players with good control as well.

Everything is perfect, but be cautious about the heavy weight. Cut one weighs about 49-50 grams.

Fast and light, good spin for forehand.

I finally bought this rubber back because it proved to have steady ability. This product deserves a thumbs up.

The first time I used Nittaku Fastarc P1, I was intrigued by the mention of “plastic ball”. It was true, as Nittaku stated, because it turned out to be different from other Nittaku products I have tried. The Fastarc P1 is faster, but without sacrificing ball spin (lighter for topspin). This product is very good.

Это то же, что и MIZUNO T45, еще одна версия той же самой резины только под другим брендом. Весит 69.8 г, средне жесткая и быстрая. Резина хорошо управляема без каких-либо выдающихся особенностей и недостатков, немного тяжеловата, а в остальном все хорошо.

Good on loops, better for the backhand than forehand. Not as fast as expected, but really helps bring out the power in your racket.

No doubt!
This is the best rubber after the advent of the plastic ball.
Power, spin, and good control: these are the top qualities!

So far, this is the best rubber.

Good rubber.

Nice rubber.

Grips the ball well, good speed, the throw is very low but gets the ball over the net and sometimes makes incredible-looking shots with sharp angles.

Best forehand or backhand rubber for me, with all blades.

This rubber is the best for me.

Very good rubber.

A good control rubber.

Before I played with Nittaku Fastarc P-1 2.0, I used Tenergy 05 max 2.1. Now I play with both sides Nittaku Fastarc P-1 2.0. These rubbers provide more confident control while maintaining speed, the spin is slightly less, however, this is offset by the precision of the game. The rubbers need to be “broken in” in 2-3 training sessions, then re-glued. They perform excellently in blocking and looping. When performing a topspin, the arc is lower than with Tenergy 05. The rubbers are mounted on a Nittaku Rutis base.

I put it on my Carbonado 45 FH. It has fast speed and good control.

High-performance rubber.

Good on backhand, good control, decent speed, and spinny serves. Rubber for players who like long rallies.