mpournaras
Hall of Fame
Coming 12/1/2020
We can discuss it here when it comes out and people start trying them out
We can discuss it here when it comes out and people start trying them out
Adidas Ubersonic 4 Thread
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RNBABOLAT
Professional
It's expected to release in fall of 2021 the uber's will have another colorway? More white? Thanks
SinneGOAT
Hall of Fame
I don’t know but I hope it comes out this year at December rather than another year of the solecourt and stycon.
Mr Backhand
Rookie
It releases on December 1, so there should not be a long wait to get it.
SinneGOAT
Hall of Fame
I saw on the adidas catalogue it said 2021, I am sad
I hope we don’t have to wait till next August for a barricade.
Mr Backhand
Rookie
Why would you be sad? It releases in a few weeks on December 1 so this yearI saw on the adidas catalogue it said 2021, I am sad
the_faceless_player
Professional
you guys are talking about 2 different shoes. He means he hopes the Barricade also comes out in Dec instead of late 2021 while you are talking about the Uber 4 release on 12/1.
SinneGOAT
Hall of Fame
If the barricade comes out December 1st I will be over the moon, but if it doesn’t I will be sad.
Tennis_Hands
Banned
SinneGOAT
Hall of Fame
I think full length boost isn’t a good idea cause it would be too mushy, but the foam adidas already has on the Uber 3 is just standard PU so I’m interested in the lightstrike coming to a tennis shoe correct me if I’m wrong.It will be full length Lightstrike.
Tennis_Hands
Banned
It won't be too mushy. There is nothing "mushy" in the SCB.
The reason why it will be Lightstrike is that it is lighter, and the Übersonics have always been a speed oriented shoe, so the lighter weight fits the bill. Another potential reason is that Lightstrike is Adidas's own proprietary technology, while they need to pay for the Boost cushioning.
The problem with Lightstrike is: it is some sort of EVA, and all the EVAs that I know of have diminishing properties over time, unlike Boost which truly is a wonder cushioning in the sense that its performance remains pretty much the same throughout the life of the shoes (I have had running shoes with Continental rubber outer sole, which wore out before the Boost cushioning changed its properties, which is mighty impressive, as the Continental rubber is pretty durable). While that is so with any other cushioning from other brands, in the comparison between Lightstrike and Boost I expect Lightstrike to lose. That is not to say that it won't be excellent overall. It remains to be seen if it will hold up for the long haul.
The Ü3s are a fantastic shoe, and I am disappointed to see it go, as it would seem at the moment (no new colour ways as of now and almost exhausted stocks for most sizes). I just hope that whichever model the new Ü4 replaces, we will be left with at least one option for wide feet as Ü3 was.
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Return_Ace
Hall of Fame
I think I'm going to order these alongside this Hydrogen set and call it my Zebra kit:
Subway Tennis
Legend
It's better than boost. It's lightstrike! Adidas has really delayed the implementation of this cushion in its tennis lines, but it will be worth the wait for sure.
Subway Tennis
Legend
What are your thoughts on the colourways shown so far?
mpournaras
Hall of Fame
mixed on the stripes. The fall 2021 colorways look amazing (I like beige pops)
RNBABOLAT
Professional
Then be sad because BARRICADES comes until fall of next year according to the catalog, Ubers as mentioned here on 12/1
SinneGOAT
Hall of Fame
Big mistake by adidas.
QuadCam
Professional
Interesting. I wasn't aware of lightstrike. My favorite tennis for comfort were the adidas crazy light boost (lowtop bb shoe). It had full length boost and they never wore out (on clay.) The cushioning always stayed plush and responsive.It will be full length Lightstrike.
scratchfoot
New User
Link is broken, anyone got a pic?
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
you are saying it does have Boost in it in the heels ?
Subway Tennis
Legend
Those crazylights were great shoes.
Tennis_Hands
Banned
I still have two pairs of those: the chalk ones from 2016. Yes, Boost is quite unique in the sense that it keeps cushioning properties with the time, unlike most other cushioning materials. I don't expect that Lightstrike is like that, as it is EVA, and every EVA foam I have used loses its properties with the time, but as long as it remains relatively fresh throughout the life of the shoe, it will be fine.
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
OMG,, this is happening,, looks like best shoe ever created
Return_Ace
Hall of Fame
Yessssssss, my dreams of being a Zebra are still going ahead.
Tennis_Hands
Banned
I’m willing to love the zebra on the condition that the fit is wide in the forefoot like the Ubersonic 3. I’m assuming it’s not wide since the 4 is supposed to replace the 2 and 3, and apparently the market is bigger for narrow shoes.
Was the fit discussed in the video? I didn’t hear anything about it.
Was the fit discussed in the video? I didn’t hear anything about it.
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
They said they will release more colorways by australian open time. Anyway,, what's such a huge deal with colors and patterns ?? this isn't my favorite pattern but i am going to get one anyway. it isn't the best but isn't the worst either.
ADIZERO UBERSONIC 4: BUILT FOR ULTIMATE SPEED ON THE COURT
As the tennis season continues with momentum, we are revealing the adizero Ubersonic 4, built for speed. The updated tennis shoe introduces fresh technologies to the court for uncompromising agility,
news.adidas.com
Totally agree. And it might look better in person. Fit is the most important thing to me by far. If the shoe doesn’t fit it’s useless.
TW Staff
Administrator
You can listen to the full podcast with the Global team from adidas here:
www.tennis-warehouse.com
And we have one coming with insight from 3 playtesters who have tested and reviewed the shoes, plus some more info available on December 1st...stay tuned!
Michelle, TW
Talk Tennis Podcast | Tennis Warehouse
www.tennis-warehouse.com
And we have one coming with insight from 3 playtesters who have tested and reviewed the shoes, plus some more info available on December 1st...stay tuned!
Michelle, TW
You can listen to the full podcast with the Global team from adidas here:
Talk Tennis Podcast | Tennis Warehouse
And we have one coming with insight from 3 playtesters who have tested and reviewed the shoes, plus some more info available on December 1st...stay tuned!
Michelle, TW
Can you give any info on the fit, specifically room in the forefoot compared with Ubersonic 3?
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
Yes i agree for sure. Heel slippage is the worst thing. Ubersonic 2 was great in this regard, your ankle and heel was locked in very secure. Cushioning was subpar awful but other than fit was great. Hopefully they improved the cushioning on the new model
Return_Ace
Hall of Fame
Would you like a polo to go with your shoes?
I think I'm going to order these alongside this Hydrogen set and call it my Zebra kit:
Hmmm, I'd still rather go with my choice, the neon stripes of the Ubersonic 4 go well with the neon Hydrogen logo.
Also the straight lines of the shoe match the Hydrogen outfit as well, as opposed to the "swirliness" of Lacoste.
Although I'll put that Lacoste shirt on the backup list.
RNBABOLAT
Professional
Fall 2021
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
I am really wondering if this New lightStrike cushioning system will be softer than the Uber2 cushioning. Uber2 cushioning just felt little too hard for me, maybe cause i gotten used to that powercushion system by yonex.
SinneGOAT
Hall of Fame
Such a long wait, Adidas better have something good waiting for us...Fall 2021
408tennisguy
Semi-Pro
Im very interested in getting these. I loved the Ubersonic 2s and have a pair of the US open colorway (green/black) for safe keeping. Will be interesting to find out what this lightstrike material will feel like. On the adidas website it shows that the plastic heel counter is black. Id rather have the black rather than that ugly poo poo color
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
be careful though . they said cushioning is more of firm cushion. it's not like pillow cushion like nike air max
brian anderson
Semi-Pro
new winner for ugliest shoe ever. adidas has 4 experts on that call and obviously none of them have a clue. no wonder they can’t make a decent tennis or basketball shoe.
Tennis_Hands
Banned
SinneGOAT
Hall of Fame
Sadly yes. The story of him signing with Nike was so interesting, Adidas had the sports fumble of the century when MJ said to Adidas he would sign for such a low contract over Nike, but they were dumb enough to not sign him. It even went to an Adidas exec who said Michael was too short I believe.Michael Jordan was an Adidas fanatic.
408tennisguy
Semi-Pro
I have never been a big fan of nike's cushioning anyways. It also looks like they maintained the low to the ground feel for the U4 which I prefer as opposed to the Zoom Zeroes or the GP Turbos with their stacked zoom unit
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
GP turbo cushioning is insane comfortable though. its so good that i don't want to take off that shoes
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