thoughts on Fastarc G1

[zeio]

Ito is a rare one. She has always played with Nittaku equipment, even when she used H3 in the 2nd half of 2017, it was the Nittaku Turbo Orange.

OTOH, quite a few Nittaku-sponsored players don't play with Nittaku equipment. Hayata has never played with either Nittaku rubbers or blades, until well after she won the All-Japan Championships this year, when she switched to an unreleased blade in 8/2020 that is assumed to be made by Nittaku, but looks rather like one by Butterfly. The last time Ishikawa played with G-1 was back in 1/2016 and she used to play the Kasumi Basic in her junior days. Shibata last played with G-1 in 3/2018 and Goriki in 1/2018.

 

[virtuososiu]

Since we're talking about "old" rubbers, I thought some might find the following interesting. Baracuda and Baracuda Big Slam have recently been re-released in Japan because many comments from overseas say it's compatible with the ABS ball.

https://world-tt.com/renew/archives/1221

"Barracuda", a spin-type tension back software that was temporarily discontinued in Japan, has been revived. It was first released in Japan about 10 years ago. Although it was not a hit at that time, it was decided to re-release it in Japan as it was re-evaluated overseas as being compatible with the current mainstream hard material plastic balls. With a stiff top sheet and sponge, it demonstrates high rotation performance. In addition to "Barracuda" with a sponge hardness of 47.5 degrees, "Barracuda Big Slam" equipped with a mid-soft sponge with a sponge hardness of 43.5 degrees will reappear at the same time.

are they talking about the original Barracuda? cause I thought it was softer than 47.5 degree..?

 

[darkmoor1]

are they talking about the original Barracuda? cause I thought it was softer than 47.5 degree..?

Yes, 45 deg, and 42.5 for Big Slam.

 

[virtuososiu]

i wish they make a 47 degree version

 

[darkmoor1]

The specific stiffness of the G-1's topsheet and its interaction with the sponge makes it a pretty unique rubber; I don't know of anything similar, to be honest. You need to get used to the fact it is necessary to apply some decent power to the stroke to loop using a topsheet (it is stiff but very grippy once you manage to find how much power is necessary to get that grip), and even more to reach the sponge, which is not difficult on the forehand side, but it can be a problem on backhand, especially if you want to consistently loop from close to the table - it is not very forgiving there. That's also because of another typical trait of G-1, which is the change in stroke power and trajectory (it becomes significantly higher) when you dig into the sponge. Somehow, this makes it extremely good for blocking, driving, smashing

 

[U871247]

I liked MXP on my backhand a lot. Fastarc suits my FH more than MXP did, g1 feels more solid. It could be the top sheet. MXP has a lot of spring.

This validate my recent change from MXp to G1. I think the control that g1 provides gives me more confidence during fast exchage/rally. The only thing tha I nee to make sure is to hit the ball and I will have a better chance of landing it back on the opponents side regardless if I spin it ot just blocked it. This secured feeling made me decide to stay with g1 and stop trying other rubbers until I further develop my skills haha

 

[piligrim]

Is anyone experienced G1 curling up after taking off the blade?

 

[K.K]

Is anyone experienced G1 curling up after taking off the blade?

pretty normal, all the rubbers from that age are doing that, same with vega pro, baracuda, genius

 

[merlin el mago]

Normally shrink not curling, only curling if you boost.

 

[piligrim]

pretty normal, all the rubbers from that age are doing that, same with vega pro, baracuda, genius

I had few Vega Pro rubbers and non of them did it. Tried to google and didn't find someone complain about G1 curling up

 

[merlin el mago]

I never seen one rubber curling up after taking off the blade.

 

[K.K]

I had few Vega Pro rubbers and non of them did it. Tried to google and didn't find someone complain about G1 curling up

i had this with all the rubbers from that generation, i used normal revolution no.3 glue back then and no boosting or stretching. i played with nittaku g-1, c-1, vega pro and baracuda. before i switched to vega x, i played with mx-s and was suprised that this rubber layed flat after removing just to see that vega x is the same. i assumed it has something to do with the older generation of esn, but maybe it is something else

 

[SlowPower]

I had 4-5 sheets of g1 in the past 3 years and only one did curl significantly.

 

[ajtatosmano2]

Mine curled when I had them. I think it's truly the best balanced rubber out there. I wish V>20DE would be more durable because it's also similarly linear and easy to use but more dangerous.

 

[Tyce]

Is anyone experienced G1 curling up after taking off the blade?

C1 does that pretty quickly, G1 doesn't have much sponge shrinkage.
Make sure you don't stretch when you glue, it's pretty easy to do that even if it's just a small bit.

 

[piligrim]

C1 does that pretty quickly, G1 doesn't have much sponge shrinkage.
Make sure you don't stretch when you glue, it's pretty easy to do that even if it's just a small bit.

Not talking about shrinkage. I asked about curling up. Similar to what happen to h3 when you boost it

 

[Tyce]

Not talking about shrinkage. I asked about curling up. Similar to what happen to h3 when you boost it

Huh? Like the sponge on the outside? Never seen that outside of boosted rubber

 

[piligrim]

Huh? Like the sponge on the outside? Never seen that outside of boosted rubber

Yes
Maybe I got defective sheet or fake ..

 

[merlin el mago]

Yes can be defective sheet or fake.

 

[belllfador]

Yes
Maybe I got defective sheet or fake ..

What glue and cleaner you use?