Nittaku Fastarc G-1+G-1 or G-1+C-1?

[NewGuyHere]

Nittaku Fastarc G-1 is a very popular rubber. I use it on the forehand and love it!

Currently using c-1 on the backhand but can't quite love it. Tried G-1 on the backhand and have mixed feelings. Maybe it's because my backhand is weak.

Would love to see what others feel about the pairing.

If you use nittaku Fastarc G-1 on the forehand, what do you use on the backhand?

 

[Zezima]

Nittaku Fastarc G-1 is a very popular rubber. I use it on the forehand and love it!

Currently using c-1 on the backhand but can't quite love it. Tried G-1 on the backhand and have mixed feelings. Maybe it's because my backhand is weak.

Would love to see what others feel about the pairing.

If you use nittaku Fastarc G-1 on the forehand, what do you use on the backhand?

Your bh rubber has nothing to do with what you play on your fh.

I doubt you should go g1 if you struggle with c1.
Also hard to say something if you only tell us "cant quite love it"

Clap a R42 or something and start learning fundamentals with the bh

 

[Nash77]

Nittaku Fastarc G-1 is a very popular rubber. I use it on the forehand and love it!

Currently using c-1 on the backhand but can't quite love it. Tried G-1 on the backhand and have mixed feelings. Maybe it's because my backhand is weak.

Would love to see what others feel about the pairing.

If you use nittaku Fastarc G-1 on the forehand, what do you use on the backhand?

Well I was in the spot as you are now until a few weeks ago - I used to play FH G-1 and BH C-1.

I can only share my experience - I felt C-1 was fine for the initial period (I'm only playing for 1.5 years or so) but once my BH became somewhat good - I felt C-1 was a bit underwhelming. It Lacked power IMO and felt timid.

So a few weeks ago I changed my BH to G-1 (Both FH and BH in MAX thickness) and I definitely Like it more then C-1 on BH. It's still very controllable but it's more powerful, spinier, more dangerous and more fun to play.

Disclaimer - I only recommend this switch if you have a decent BH : good feel + at least decent technique.

 

[NextLevel]

Sometimes, it comes down to feeling. I know strong players who liked C1 on both sides and I have used C1 on both sides as well. But if you clearly prefer the feeling of G1, it can be used in both sides for sure. The differences in spong hardness are not that great (but they are meaningful for sure dependent on feeling and approach to the ball).

 

[NewGuyHere]

Well I was in the spot as you are now until a few weeks ago - I used to play FH G-1 and BH C-1.

I can only share my experience - I felt C-1 was fine for the initial period (I'm only playing for 1.5 years or so) but once my BH became somewhat good - I felt C-1 was a bit underwhelming. It Lacked power IMO and felt timid.

So a few weeks ago I changed my BH to G-1 (Both FH and BH in MAX thickness) and I definitely Like it more then C-1 on BH. It's still very controllable but it's more powerful, spinier, more dangerous and more fun to play.

Disclaimer - I only recommend this switch if you have a decent BH : good feel + at least decent technique.

My thoughts exactly. I'm a new player too. Playing for a year with a premade racket and switched to this setup a month ago. I'll stick to c-1 and develop my skills before moving to g-1 on the backhand.

 

[NakiMaki]

My thoughts exactly. I'm a new player too. Playing for a year with a premade racket and switched to this setup a month ago. I'll stick to c-1 and develop my skills before moving to g-1 on the backhand.

Great decision. Many players just change rubbers to something else because it "doesn't feel righ" and often it's just a technique problem. The only problem with rubbers i understand is if its too hard or too old. Rarely will people play with too soft of a rubber

 

[Hurricane AON]

Both Fastarc depend on the blade quality.
If blade high quality, this can produce a lot of power and spin

 

[steve888]

If you beginning with fastarc c1 or g1 they can be a bit fast on the backhand. G1 is more an intermediate rubber. You could start with sriver, or glayzer 09c.

 

[NewGuyHere]

Both Fastarc depend on the blade quality.
If blade high quality, this can produce a lot of power and spin

I have a Donic Appelgren ALL+ WC 89
Which has good control but not that fast.

 

[NewGuyHere]

If you beginning with fastarc c1 or g1 they can be a bit fast on the backhand. G1 is more an intermediate rubber. You could start with sriver, or glayzer 09c.

I feel they c-1 is slow. Could be because of my bat donic Appelgren ALL+ WC89 which has good control but not that fast.

 

[PenHoldSandro]

Imo pairing doesn't matter, just as long as you enjoy using the rubber. This is something you have to experiment yourself, since feeling is very personal. Rakza 7, Resanter R45, Rakza Z, Mark V, and Donic Bluegrip are all pretty good choices from what I've heard

 

[steve888]

I feel they c-1 is slow. Could be because of my bat donic Appelgren ALL+ WC89 which has good control but not that fast.

Sometime softer rubbers like c1 can have a bit more catapult, but you right its not a fast rubber. Razka 7 and friendship batter 2 soft is good too. I use the friendship battel 2 soft and Glayer 09c on a carbon blade too. Initially I started with sriver. A friend uses C1 on the backhand.

 

[belllfador]

Mark V deserves an update. The control and versatility are legendary, but the top sheet is slippery with the new ball. Forget about consistent brushing and high spin. On the other end service return is excellent. For me, Marder 2 is the closest rubber to mark V, but better.

G1 is faster and spinier, but needs a bit more effort due to the harder sponge. I really like this rubber, probably the best non-sticky that I know. My advice will be to try G1 with thinner sponge on BH.

On paper, G09C is an easy hybrid. Unfortunately, in my hands, it was little bit better than LAC, but worse than boosted H3N OS 38deg, with a huge margin.

 

[NewGuyHere]

Imo pairing doesn't matter, just as long as you enjoy using the rubber. This is something you have to experiment yourself, since feeling is very personal. Rakza 7, Resanter R45, Rakza Z, Mark V, and Donic Bluegrip are all pretty good choices from what I've heard

I tried Rakza 7 which friend play with and it is too slow.

 

[PenHoldSandro]

I tried Rakza 7 which friend play with and it is too slow.

What's the blade on it? It might be the blade that makes it too slow lol... but if it is too slow then you can try Resanter

 

[NewGuyHere]

What's the blade on it? It might be the blade that makes it too slow lol... but if it is too slow then you can try Resanter

The blade was Yasaka Sweeden Extra with R45 and R7

 

[Lazer]

I have a Donic Appelgren ALL+ WC 89
Which has good control but not that fast.

One of my absolute favorite blades, The only drawback is that the top layer rips easily so be careful when changing rubbers...

Cheers
L-zr

 

[MORTtheORT]

Sometime softer rubbers like c1 can have a bit more catapult, but you right its not a fast rubber. Razka 7 and friendship batter 2 soft is good too. I use the friendship battel 2 soft and Glayer 09c on a carbon blade too. Initially I started with sriver. A friend uses C1 on the backhand.

Rakza 7 is a good rubber particularly for people still developing. It does everything well, not advance, but ideal for developing you as the player. The Rakza 7 soft does generate good spin with a slower racket speed as well. I love it when I people say it is not fast enough...then I watch my 10 and 8 year olds blast them off the table. I have had a hit with the Battle 3 and enjoyed it. I found it to be the easier version of the H3. I would like to have a hit with the Battle 2 to see what it is like.

 

[MORTtheORT]

Mark V deserves an update. The control and versatility are legendary, but the top sheet is slippery with the new ball. Forget about consistent brushing and high spin. On the other end service return is excellent. For me, Marder 2 is the closest rubber to mark V, but better.

G1 is faster and spinier, but needs a bit more effort due to the harder sponge. I really like this rubber, probably the best non-sticky that I know. My advice will be to try G1 with thinner sponge on BH.

On paper, G09C is an easy hybrid. Unfortunately, in my hands, it was little bit better than LAC, but worse than boosted H3N OS 38deg, with a huge margin.

Interesting, I consider the G1 as the updated Mark V for the new ball.

 

[PenHoldSandro]

The blade was Yasaka Sweeden Extra with R45 and R7

YSE isn't that fast. Ofc it can generate the speed, but it's still a more classic allwood, making it quite slow compared to modern rackets. Try Ma Lin Extra Offensive, a faster, more famous, and a similar feeling racket.