Asics Gel Resolution 2 -- BEST reviewed shoe by Tennis Magazine - Page 3

Fedace · 11-05-2009, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by EKnee08

It has great cushioning so far. I went with it over the Nike air court ballistic and the vapors and up to now, I have always been a Nike guy. Don't love the looks (have the white and orange) but that isn't as important to me since I have knee problems. Since I switched, I have much less knee pain. after playing.
See customer reviews on TW website.
http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/feedback-AGR2***.html

Wow, a Shoe that fixes Knee problems.... Can't beat that.....

Hominator · 11-05-2009, 04:42 PM

How's the width on these shoes? Thanks.

Xisbum · 11-05-2009, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Fedace

Wow, a Shoe that fixes Knee problems.... Can't beat that.....

Don't think that's quite what he said. BTW, new avatar? Liked the old one better. But just my opinion.

I swear by the ASICS Res line not because it fixes knee problems, but because it seems to alleviate the discomfort that inevitably follows a hard 2 hours of tennis. It doesn't make the pain go away; it just makes it a little more bearable.

EKnee08 · 11-06-2009, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Fedace

Wow, a Shoe that fixes Knee problems.... Can't beat that.....

Obviously, it does not "fix" knee problems but is a godd choice for someone like me who has knee problems.

snoopy · 11-06-2009, 01:29 PM

The Yonex 304s are another shoe to consider.

The 304 isn't much in the looks department but it's a really well-rounded shoe.

When I first started wearing them I thought they were noting special. Over time I've come to appreciate the confidence they give me when I step on the court. The 304 is light (12.7 ounces - size 10.5), has good stability (not Barricade like), and feels comfortable (not pillow like). Traction is also good, while durability is mediocre.

I no longer worry about my feet thanks to the 304s.

EDIT: I just read more of the thread. If lot's of cushioning is near the top of your list, the 304 probably isn't the best shoe.

kalic · 11-07-2009, 01:00 AM

What about GR2 on clay ?
I think all those reviews are from hardcourts...

mikro112 · 11-07-2009, 05:01 AM

Asics is the best athletic shoe manufacturer. By far. I had the Gel Resolution 1 and I'm now using the GR 2 and this shoe is OUTSTANDING! The cushioning, the comfort, and the feeling of the shoe are much better than with all other brands.

The only problem I see is the reliability on hardcourts. My GR1 wore out in about 3-4 weeks (I used it for over a year on clay in Germany before that) and Asics doen't offer any warranty. Nonetheless, I think if you only play once or twice a week the shoe still might be reliable. When I used the GR1 on hardcourts, I played 5-6 times a week.

Believe me: Once you put your feet in an Asics shoe, you don't want to use anything else anymore. It fits like a second skin on your feet.

mikro112 · 11-07-2009, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by kalic

What about GR2 on clay ?
I think all those reviews are from hardcourts...

AWESOME! I used it for the whole season now and last year I also used the GR1 (no difference to the GR2) for over a year on clay.

This is the perfect shoe!

Fedace · 11-07-2009, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by mikro112

Asics is the best athletic shoe manufacturer. By far. I had the Gel Resolution 1 and I'm now using the GR 2 and this shoe is OUTSTANDING! The cushioning, the comfort, and the feeling of the shoe are much better than with all other brands.

The only problem I see is the reliability on hardcourts. My GR1 wore out in about 3-4 weeks (I used it for over a year on clay in Germany before that) and Asics doen't offer any warranty. Nonetheless, I think if you only play once or twice a week the shoe still might be reliable. When I used the GR1 on hardcourts, I played 5-6 times a week.

Believe me: Once you put your feet in an Asics shoe, you don't want to use anything else anymore. It fits like a second skin on your feet.

Do you know if GR2 is good for Wide feet. ?? I have bit of a wide foot and some of the shoes like Addidas barricades are too narrow for me and feels tight in the forefoot area. Do you think GR2 is ok for wide feets too ??

Orion · 11-07-2009, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Fedace

Do you know if GR2 is good for Wide feet. ?? I have bit of a wide foot and some of the shoes like Addidas barricades are too narrow for me and feels tight in the forefoot area. Do you think GR2 is ok for wide feets too ??

The GR2 are not as narrow as the Barricades. They have a surprising amount of support given how light they are. The uppers are a quality synthetic / leather combo that aides support but yields flexibility.

Fedace · 11-07-2009, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Orion

The GR2 are not as narrow as the Barricades. They have a surprising amount of support given how light they are. The uppers are a quality synthetic / leather combo that aides support but yields flexibility.

Tennis magazine said they tested Size 9 shoe and the weight they came up with was 13.5 oz for GR2. not sure it might be too heavy with orthotic inserts in there...?

vanity · 11-07-2009, 08:08 AM

Interesting video on Asics and their shoes. Also the Gel which is also in the GR 2's.

vanity · 11-07-2009, 08:09 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEgo1pYyVKg

Fedace · 11-07-2009, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by vanity

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEgo1pYyVKg

OK i am Calling TW right now. and ordering 3 pairs of this shoe.... AMAZING, simplly amazing....i had no idea chinese made shoes ??? I thought Asics was Swedish company ???

vanity · 11-07-2009, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Fedace

OK i am Calling TW right now. and ordering 3 pairs of this shoe.... AMAZING, simplly amazing....i had no idea chinese made shoes ??? I thought Asics was Swedish company ???

Asics is Japanese, great brand.

Puddy · 11-07-2009, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Fedace

OK i am Calling TW right now. and ordering 3 pairs of this shoe.... AMAZING, simplly amazing....i had no idea chinese made shoes ??? I thought Asics was Swedish company ???

There are just way too many directions I could go with this one...

Gorecki · 11-07-2009, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ClubHoUno

Because I look at the combined package of comfort and looks, and since the Cage II is awfully comfortable and looks sharp and the Asics Gel Rev 2 looks like sh#it, the Cage II wins hands down

well.. cages look like hey were hit by a ugly truck to me... so lets not confuse facts and opinions...

Gorecki · 11-07-2009, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Fedace

OK i am Calling TW right now. and ordering 3 pairs of this shoe.... AMAZING, simplly amazing....i had no idea chinese made shoes ??? I thought Asics was Swedish company ???

why dont you get beaten more often in the streets by random people is somewhat amazing...

ASICS Corporation started life as Onitsuka Co., Ltd. on September 1, 1949. On July 5, 1958, we amalgamated with a sales subsidiary, Tokyo Onitsuka Co., Ltd. which was originally a manufacturing subsidiary, toand become Onitsuka Co., Ltd.,. Following this, on June 1, 1963, Onitsuka Co., Ltd., absorbed into Chuo Sangyo Co., Ltd. (established on May 27, 1943, and renamed Onitsuka Co., Ltd. on June 1, 1963), which was on a break in business at that time, in order to change the per value of the stock from 500 yen to 50 yen.
　Thereafter, on July 21, 1977, the new Onitsuka Co., Ltd. merged with GTO Co., Ltd, a manufacturer of sports wear and goods, and JELENK Co., Ltd, a manufacturer of sports wear, and became the present ASICS Corporation. Since this major merger, ASICS has grown into one of the leading sporting manufacturers within the industry.

Fedace · 11-07-2009, 04:36 PM

^^that maybe true, but Asics isn't exactly the leading seller of Tennis shoes in US of A. They are lesser known than the New balance shoes. What is their market share in US ? like 2-3 % if at that....???

Gorecki · 11-07-2009, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Fedace

^^that maybe true, but Asics isn't exactly the leading seller of Tennis shoes in US of A. They are lesser known than the New balance shoes. What is their market share in US ? like 2-3 % if at that....???

and how does that relate with your ignorance? is this another of your triple jumps in the conversation... escape forward ?

11-06-2009, 01:29 PM	#45
snoopy Semi-Pro Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 769	The Yonex 304s are another shoe to consider. The 304 isn't much in the looks department but it's a really well-rounded shoe. When I first started wearing them I thought they were noting special. Over time I've come to appreciate the confidence they give me when I step on the court. The 304 is light (12.7 ounces - size 10.5), has good stability (not Barricade like), and feels comfortable (not pillow like). Traction is also good, while durability is mediocre. I no longer worry about my feet thanks to the 304s. EDIT: I just read more of the thread. If lot's of cushioning is near the top of your list, the 304 probably isn't the best shoe. Last edited by snoopy : 11-06-2009 at 01:37 PM.

11-07-2009, 01:00 AM	#46
kalic Semi-Pro Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Clay, behind the baseline Posts: 516	What about GR2 on clay ? I think all those reviews are from hardcourts... __________________ Bumblebee MP, PT630, RD7, SRD95, POG OS

11-07-2009, 05:01 AM	#47
mikro112 Rookie Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 182	Asics is the best athletic shoe manufacturer. By far. I had the Gel Resolution 1 and I'm now using the GR 2 and this shoe is OUTSTANDING! The cushioning, the comfort, and the feeling of the shoe are much better than with all other brands. The only problem I see is the reliability on hardcourts. My GR1 wore out in about 3-4 weeks (I used it for over a year on clay in Germany before that) and Asics doen't offer any warranty. Nonetheless, I think if you only play once or twice a week the shoe still might be reliable. When I used the GR1 on hardcourts, I played 5-6 times a week. Believe me: Once you put your feet in an Asics shoe, you don't want to use anything else anymore. It fits like a second skin on your feet. __________________ Tatiana Golovin FTW! http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=87961&page=961 http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=87961&page=962

11-07-2009, 04:36 PM	#59
Fedace G.O.A.T. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 14,199	^^that maybe true, but Asics isn't exactly the leading seller of Tennis shoes in US of A. They are lesser known than the New balance shoes. What is their market share in US ? like 2-3 % if at that....??? __________________ Ignore list: Joeyg, andfor, goober, Mighty Manfred wonder, LMAO.....

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