Asics Gel Resolution X (10)
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yourtennisfit
Professional
Haha and about every woman on club tennis level
They always tell me they don't want tanlines
tennisfit45
Rookie
Thanks for your insight. With the GR X how did you get over the "uneven sides" feel?
Meanwhile TW recommended NB CT Rally and Diadora Icon3 Speed but I also was considering the Nike Vapor Cage 4.
SupahMan5000
Hall of Fame
you dont really feel the unveness, if anything you feel the wider toe box way more
Hankenstein
Hall of Fame
I did not think about the uneven sides a single bit. My main concern was I felt my heel was not locked in properly. I must play around with the laces to see if i can fix this issue
innoVAShaun
G.O.A.T.
Was this in the wide or standard width?
innoVAShaun
G.O.A.T.
I'm sure the surplus of GR9s will make it to outlets and Amazon just like how lots of GR8s are still around.
rafa_prestige89
Professional
I'm the same size as you and a Gel Res 8 clay user also...I recommend you the Nike Cage 4, it's also very stable and comfortable...the new barricades are also good, but I lost my big toe nails in them
stealthfighter69
Rookie
Tried on the Xs today. For reference, I was 10.5 in the 8s and 10.5 wide in the 9s. Used the 11s d width but the 10.5 in wide fit very similar to the 10.5 8s.
10.5 D was very roomy in the front. Also more volume. 10 fit better in the front but there was a certain tightness towards the heel that may not be anything once worn and played in. If I had to choose between the two, I'd rather go with the 10.5 since I prefer roomy to tight.
I didn't try out the 10 wide but I suspect that'll be the best fitting.
I've never worn a size 10 in a tennis shoe. I usually go between 10.5 and 11 depending on the brand, model.
10.5 D was very roomy in the front. Also more volume. 10 fit better in the front but there was a certain tightness towards the heel that may not be anything once worn and played in. If I had to choose between the two, I'd rather go with the 10.5 since I prefer roomy to tight.
I didn't try out the 10 wide but I suspect that'll be the best fitting.
I've never worn a size 10 in a tennis shoe. I usually go between 10.5 and 11 depending on the brand, model.
RNBABOLAT
Professional
This was my impression once I tried them on. The rised wall felt better going half size small and inmediately felt the room at the toes and a slight narrow feel in the medial side with not so thick sock, materials felt a bit soft to the touch but not walked too much in them.
Usually I wear Nike in size 10 VC4 but 9.5 in Gel Res 8 and 9 in this case the X might fit better in the 9 purely on the extra extra room at the front and find more security in the ankles when I laced the upper part of the laces where the rised part is cushioned but odd (Less present in the half size small).
tennisfit45
Rookie
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Thanks for sharing. That's very helpful and reassuring. So just to be clear you currently use the GR8s size 46.5 EU for clay? In this specific series I have the clay version (46.5) and the hard court version (46).
Based on the above, what sizes would you recommend I try in the Vapor Cage 4?
Thanks again.
I'm the same size as you and a Gel Res 8 clay user also...I recommend you the Nike Cage 4, it's also very stable and comfortable...the new barricades are also good, but I lost my big toe nails in them
Thanks for sharing. That's very helpful and reassuring. So just to be clear you currently use the GR8s size 46.5 EU for clay? In this specific series I have the clay version (46.5) and the hard court version (46).
Based on the above, what sizes would you recommend I try in the Vapor Cage 4?
Thanks again.
rafa_prestige89
Professional
I use Gel Res 8 clay size 13 (but keep in mind that I double sock)...same size 13 for the Vapor Cage.
tennisfit45
Rookie
Thanks. How wide of a platform is the outsole of the Cage 4compared to the GR8 and GRX?
Do you have any insight on this? If it's just as wide than that would be fab but if it's narrower than I'm afraid (from experience) that I may roll my ankle more easily.
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Tappy
New User
I'm new to the Asics GR line. A few months ago I gave up on the Nike Zoom Vapor line and bought the Asics Gel Resolution 9. I like them but sometimes in the past few months the courts have been damp in the early morning from fog or dew and the soles of the GR 9's are too slippery. So I bought the GR X Clay court shoes and problem fixed. I don't see any reason to buy another pair of the GR hardcourt if I want better surface grip. Anyone disagree?
SupahMan5000
Hall of Fame
Standard width. It’s pretty roomy
Didn't see it mentioned, but it looks like Asics completely pulled the GR9s and GR8s from their US website, even though they had been selling GR8s through the entire life cycle of the 9s. I just tried on a pair of Nike Vapor 12s, but felt like they were pretty chunky compared to the original Vapor Pros and maybe even heavier than the GR9s w/o the stability and durability. That's a bit unfortunate b/c I thought they'd carry the 9s as an alternate like did previously, but I still have a few pairs of 9s left in the closet.
SupahMan5000
Hall of Fame
I played a higher level set with the GRX. I don’t think I have a preference of GR9 vs GRX. They both have a specific advantage.
GR9 feels more like its own line of shoe and a little lower to ground and snug
GRX feels like a tip towards the court FF scale but still retains gel res identity. The higher inner side saves my shoe laces and feels much more stable when laterally pushing off aggressively. Also works better with double sock than GR9. Not much space left to double sock with GR9
GR9 feels more like its own line of shoe and a little lower to ground and snug
GRX feels like a tip towards the court FF scale but still retains gel res identity. The higher inner side saves my shoe laces and feels much more stable when laterally pushing off aggressively. Also works better with double sock than GR9. Not much space left to double sock with GR9
I just hit the jackpot and noticed a size 10 had become available on the TW site for the navy blue / yellow pair. Only one pair available. Not sure how a size 10.0 recently became available, because as of last week they only had small sizes. I think I am just going to keep checking TW daily and any time a size 10 pops up I am going to grab them.
t3nn1st1m3
New User
Has anyone had any issues with pain on the top of the foot where the dynalacing pulls? Any solutions other than just skipping those eyelets?
SupahMan5000
Hall of Fame
I think ppl previously had issues on 8 and 9 with those straps too. Most ppl cut it if it causes discomfort
tennisfit45
Rookie
Do you have any insight on this? If it's just as wide than that would be fab.
innoVAShaun
G.O.A.T.
Another wide colorway available in Asia. Hopefully, it makes it to other shores.
Saxon Green/Birch
Saxon Green/Birch
t3nn1st1m3
New User
Yes, no issues with the higher portion for me.
Ah, no! I hate that they made the shoe wider. The Gel Resolution was the best shoe for those of us with narrow feet. I ordered half a size smaller, and it still felt like there was too much space in the forefoot. The shoe felt big, heavy, and too far off the ground. I regret not buying a few more pairs of the 9s a few months ago—now I can’t find them anywhere!
Which shoe are Gel Res fans of the 7/8/9 going for now?
Which shoe are Gel Res fans of the 7/8/9 going for now?
innoVAShaun
G.O.A.T.
Still a lot of 9s on Amazon
SupahMan5000
Hall of Fame
They need a break in, but after that they are fine and they are nice. Not as snug as GR9 but feels good enough
BMuskovitz
New User
I like mine. They do take a bit to break in so be patient. I want to use a runner’s knot but I’m perplexed by the weird lacing system. Any ideas on how to lace them?
BMuskovitz
New User
I can’t figure out how to use a runners knot given the weird lacing system. Anyone want post a pic to help us solve this problem?
Shaolin
Talk Tennis Guru
innoVAShaun
G.O.A.T.
Possum
Rookie
I've gone to the Nike Vapor 12...and absolutely LOVE them. Feel like the OG Vapor Pro. The Vapor 11 was hot trash.
Fintft
G.O.A.T.
I cut the elastic laces.
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Icsa
Professional
Does anyone else feel that Asics is over-complicating these shoes. I mean, how much extra rubber and plastic is needed around your feet? They look like tanks in this version.
Shaolin
Talk Tennis Guru
Agreed. The extra medial height is unnecessary and ugly. It was already a very stable shoe. They prob felt like they needed to do something crazy because it’s the 10th iteration.
Just go back to regular height, Asics. You’re trying too hard.
yourtennisfit
Professional
So you are three guys that have not tried the shoe, arguing that it should change?
I can tell you that compared to the Court FF3, the GR9 felt anything but stable
The GR X is in between kind of
I guess I’m the exception to the rule—same size (8.5) worked best for me in both the GR9 and GRX.
The GRX was a great choice for me: much more stable than the GR8 and GR9. It’s a bit heavier and less nimble, but as someone 50+ with a history of ankle sprains trying to get back in shape and keep up with the younger crowd, that’s exactly what I need. One of the most comfortable tennis shoes I’ve had, and I’ve never felt more secure on court. Not as snug as previous models, but no heel slippage at all for me. And yes, they feel a bit bulkier than my GR8s, but I only noticed that during the first couple of sessions.
Shaolin
Talk Tennis Guru
If the GR9 isn't stable then why do dozens of pros wear them, including a lot of players that have clothing contracts (Lacoste or EA7 for instance) and can wear any shoes they like so they choose the GR9.
pandainlove
New User
About 20 hours into X. I think I probably have a chance not to use shoe goo any more. That's the most part I hate 9.
The same area is still being scratched but the material is way harder.
Unfortunately, the shoe lace broke again. It is only because it is a little long so the loops are still being scratched with ground.
The same area is still being scratched but the material is way harder.
Unfortunately, the shoe lace broke again. It is only because it is a little long so the loops are still being scratched with ground.
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Shaolin
Talk Tennis Guru
About 20 hours into X. I think I probably have a chance not to use shoe goo any more. That's the most part I hate 9.
The same area is still being scratched but the material is way harder.
Unfortunately, the shoe lace broke again. It is only because it is a little long so the loops are still being scratched with ground.
Tip: Try laces made for skateboarding. They are meant for being durable and surviving abrasion.
One option: https://www.lifetimelaces.com/
SupahMan5000
Hall of Fame
I think the GRX works very well for the higher level player. I do miss how low to the ground the GR9 was but the extra stability especially as a bigger guy feels really nice in the GRX
yourtennisfit
Professional
If the GR9 isn't stable then why do dozens of pros wear them, including a lot of players that have clothing contracts (Lacoste or EA7 for instance) and can wear any shoes they like so they choose the GR9.
Again..
.. in no part of my statement did I say that it is not stable at all, but that the Court FF is way more stable
Pros also will use very old shoes of other brands, but someone at Asics will have thought about this and multiple players are using this
Fintft
G.O.A.T.
But the FF's feel clunkier....
