Ballistec 1.3 is a Perfect tennis shoe

Riosfan · 09-21-2009, 11:37 AM

Great shoe. Fits perfect, soft on feet, good traction, slides on hard court when you need to slide, can change direction on a dime, just feels like a perfect tennis shoe. Previous favorite was Barricade 4 but Ballistec 1.3 is right there on par. No complaints. Well done Nike.

tennismsands · 09-21-2009, 11:38 AM

right on, love my ballistics in Wh/Yellow

BreakPoint · 09-21-2009, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Riosfan

Great shoe. Fits perfect, soft on feet, good traction, slides on hard court when you need to slide, can change direction on a dime, just feels like a perfect tennis shoe. Previous favorite was Barricade 4 but Ballistec 1.3 is right there on par. No complaints. Well done Nike.

Just wondering, have you ever tried the Breathe Free II?

jimwh · 09-21-2009, 12:09 PM

Couldn't agree more, my favorite shoe of all time.

Riosfan · 09-21-2009, 01:52 PM

BP; One year ago I tried the white Nikes that Delpo wore this US Open, whatever they are called. They were slippery in the begining but good after one week and lasted quite long, almost 5 mths. Also tried the last two Vapors before the current ones. Ballistec 1.3 the best without a doubt.

mcutilize · 09-21-2009, 02:11 PM

I love the ballistec 1.3s i have them in black/turq, black/pink, pink/turq, and just got the white/yellow ones.

i had the us open breathe cage 2s and i loved them very much but i just wore 2 holes in the upper part of the soles so i cant use them no more (wore them out in about 3-4 weeks)

Figjam · 09-22-2009, 10:22 AM

???? these shoes SUCK!!!, WTF??? they are boardy, heavy, DONT breathe, are loose in the heel, dont have as much support on the upper. wear really fast (limited ed.)

The BFII were way better, but there are better shoes.

Im really liking the RBK KFS advantage.

BreakPoint · 09-22-2009, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Riosfan

BP; One year ago I tried the white Nikes that Delpo wore this US Open, whatever they are called. They were slippery in the begining but good after one week and lasted quite long, almost 5 mths. Also tried the last two Vapors before the current ones. Ballistec 1.3 the best without a doubt.

Those are the Cage II, not the Breathe Free II. Most people agree that the Breathe Free II is better than the Cage II. In fact, many consider the Breathe Free II the best tennis shoe ever made, period.

volleynets · 09-22-2009, 06:10 PM

I agree they are the most comfy shoe I wore since air vapor Vs and the first shoe I have not been able to get the guarantee on (failed to wear them out in 6 mos.)

Evry1hateslefties · 09-22-2009, 06:22 PM

they are awesome for everything except breathability. the breathability sucks!!! ... but everything else is great

Tankari · 09-22-2009, 06:50 PM

I'm selling some size 8.5 charcoal/pink ones, thread should pop up sometime in the FS/FT section.

The_Question · 09-22-2009, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Riosfan

soft on feet..

That wasn't my experience when I tried them on...

Figjam · 09-22-2009, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Question

That wasn't my experience when I tried them on...

Ditto, no wonder nike is dropping them after one year!

volleynets · 09-22-2009, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Figjam

Ditto, no wonder nike is dropping them after one year!

They clearly aren't since the Ballistec 2.3 is coming out. Nike always comes out with new versions each year. They did drop the breathe and the cage lines but they are not dropping the Ballistecs.

Figjam · 09-22-2009, 08:53 PM

its still a sucky shoe

Sangria Munky · 09-22-2009, 11:51 PM

the ballistec 1.3s are too heavy... i have used it since it came out. i had the black and turq and now the baby blue and pink(ltd ed)

Carefree · 09-23-2009, 05:06 AM

These are the first tennis shoes I have ever owned. I don't have any issues with them, but don't have much to compare with, just what I've tried on in the shop.

I found the Vapours to be more comfortable and far lighter.

What's the weight of the Ballistecs like, compared to the barricades?

phishua · 09-23-2009, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Riosfan

Great shoe. Fits perfect, soft on feet, good traction, slides on hard court when you need to slide, can change direction on a dime, just feels like a perfect tennis shoe. Previous favorite was Barricade 4 but Ballistec 1.3 is right there on par. No complaints. Well done Nike.

I respectfully disagree, the BARRICADE V is the perfect tennis shoe.

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Wes_Loves_Dunlop · 09-23-2009, 12:15 PM

I have tried my friends 1.3's and i have to say i love my vapor 6 more.
Much lighter, more breathable, better traction, you feel like a feather

li0scc0 · 09-24-2009, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Riosfan

Great shoe. Fits perfect, soft on feet, good traction, slides on hard court when you need to slide, can change direction on a dime, just feels like a perfect tennis shoe. Previous favorite was Barricade 4 but Ballistec 1.3 is right there on par. No complaints. Well done Nike.

I just got some, so I cannot truly say but initial 1st week impressions are....yes, this COULD BE the perfect shoe.
1) Outstanding traction
2) Good comfort
3) Low to the ground feel
4) Impressive stability

Although one week is NOT time to comment on durability, everything about the APPEARANCE of the construction indicates a very long lasting shoe. Time will tell.

This is my first pair of Nike's of any sort in 20 years. I ditched them in 1990 after going through pairs in 2 weeks.

09-21-2009, 11:37 AM	#1
Riosfan Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NJ, FL Posts: 255	Ballistec 1.3 is a Perfect tennis shoe Great shoe. Fits perfect, soft on feet, good traction, slides on hard court when you need to slide, can change direction on a dime, just feels like a perfect tennis shoe. Previous favorite was Barricade 4 but Ballistec 1.3 is right there on par. No complaints. Well done Nike.

09-21-2009, 02:11 PM	#6
mcutilize Professional Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Edmonds, WA Posts: 1,056	I love the ballistec 1.3s i have them in black/turq, black/pink, pink/turq, and just got the white/yellow ones. i had the us open breathe cage 2s and i loved them very much but i just wore 2 holes in the upper part of the soles so i cant use them no more (wore them out in about 3-4 weeks) __________________ ADNA Select, Head YOUTEK Prestige MP x 2

09-22-2009, 06:10 PM	#9
volleynets Professional Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA Posts: 1,188	I agree they are the most comfy shoe I wore since air vapor Vs and the first shoe I have not been able to get the guarantee on (failed to wear them out in 6 mos.) __________________ I always support The Devil. Destroying God is always the best fun. -nadal_slam_king

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Evry1hateslefties Rookie Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: PNW Posts: 141	they are awesome for everything except breathability. the breathability sucks!!! ... but everything else is great __________________ hiding from the rain.

09-23-2009, 12:15 PM	#19
Wes_Loves_Dunlop Professional Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 853	I have tried my friends 1.3's and i have to say i love my vapor 6 more. Much lighter, more breathable, better traction, you feel like a feather __________________ Wilson BLX Prostaff 95 RPM Blast 53# Dunlop 4d 200 RPM Blast 54#