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    Lotto Raptor 2021

    First play, about 3h doubles and singles. No problem at all with breaking in, shoes feel solid and flexible enough in the forefoot area. Heel lock is excellent, with additional support around the ankle joint. No foot slippage forward or jammed toes (like I experience with the Ubersonics) or...
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    Lotto Raptor 2021

    The only diff between clay/hard court versions is the thickness of the sole. And that’s .5mm extra for clay. On the flip side, they will last longer on hard courts.
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    Lotto Raptor 2021

    Got my Raptors today (US). Out-of-the-box impression is very good! My other play shoes (Ubersonic 4), not that crazy about them. For myself, they are not cushioned enough (compared to previous SoleMatch), and have other issues I'm not feeling them. I've used Lotto's in the past, models...
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    Did Nike or Adidas win 2021?

    I’m waiting for the adjustable aero packages! Front and rear wings would help controlling speed in different court conditions.
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    Adidas Barricade 2021

    Yeah, sounds like a lot of "vapor" talk and apparently this edition was designed for very few: some pros, and maybe college players. Not for the amateurs that are brand/model loyalists since v.1. I really don't care Tsitsipas has a problem with the laces, or some football players are paid to...
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    Adidas Barricade 2021

    That’s not the Adidas logo! It’s just the brand name splashed on the shoe. The logo is the “mountain” three bars and brand name underneath. Or one of the other three logos Adidas is using.
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    Adidas Barricade 2021

    Definitely a strong candidate for the ugliest shoe ever! Not looking at other brands, I'm sure they have some 'entries' too, but for Adidas this is a huge step back in terms of esthetics. It sort of started with the '17's-18s Barricades, but those are still acceptable compared to these. I...
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    Adidas Barricade 2021

    Is there a ‘scientific’ explanation for the strange lacing system?
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    Adidas Barricade 2021

    WOW! These must be the ugliest tennis shoes ever made! Good job Adidas! :-D I'm still hoping they'll realize the mistake and come up with more decent looking shoes. The only reasonable part I can subscribe to is the sole. I'm running out of my SoleMatch which already have a strange design with...
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    Adidas Barricade 2021

    Sorry, not digging these shoes, if they are the next Barricades!
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    Adidas Ubersonic 4 Thread

    Got these recently and after more then 15h of play, they still feel narrow at the crease. I've always played Adidas, mostly Barricades, and this is the first time I remember having sizing issues with their shoes. Not only they are narrow, but the crease itself creates some discomfort when...
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    Ubersonic 2?

    How's cushioning on these 2's? I've tried once the old Feathers and got shin splints. The sole looks rather slim overall.
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    Tourna Big Hitter Silver 7 Tour

    Wonder who actually makes these strings since they're "made in Germany"?
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    Tennis Warehouse Playtest: adidas SoleMatch Bounce Shoe

    Yeah I agree, there are so many variables possible that a simple 'test' play to collect reviews makes little sense to me! A more structured survey would make this at least easier to read. I'm not even sure why TW does these "tests" except for creating some minor buzz about the latest products...
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    Tennis Warehouse Playtest: adidas SoleMatch Bounce Shoe

    The more I read these reviews, the more I feel that each user has personal perceptions of the same issues. Overall stiffness, cushioning, lacing, weight, etc. are all very personal impressions and I don't understand the scope of a test like this. There're no standards for these parameters and...
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