New ON performance tennis shoe line coming later this year - Tim Newcomb

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ON has revealed there is a new top of the range ON performance shoe joining the lineup alongside the Roger Pro 2 later this year in an interview with Tim Newcombe on Forbes.

"Both on the tennis court and off, On’s The Roger footwear line has a fresh sense of purpose. That purpose will expand throughout 2025.

The newest update is a fresh take on the lifestyle-centric The Roger Clubhouse model and a completely new The Roger Advantage Pro for the court. Later in 2025 expect a second pinnacle performance model to join The Roger Pro 2, along with a host of updates throughout the year.

It’s all part of a brand embracing tennis, both on and off the court."

Katariina Tuohimaa-Mendel, On’s head of product for tennis says: “In the second half of 2025, we’ll extend the lineup on the performance side with a shoe built for aggressive movers that will offer a great alternative for our athletes who can choose from two pinnacle performance shoes,” Tuohimaa-Mendel says, “one tailored more for speed and agility, and the other more for durability and stability.”

https://www.forbes.com/sites/timnew...-roger-footwear-line-modernizing-and-growing/

 

[jmacdaununder2]

ON has revealed there is a new top of the range ON performance shoe joining the lineup alongside the Roger Pro 2 later this year in an interview with Tim Newcombe on Forbes.

"Both on the tennis court and off, On’s The Roger footwear line has a fresh sense of purpose. That purpose will expand throughout 2025.

The newest update is a fresh take on the lifestyle-centric The Roger Clubhouse model and a completely new The Roger Advantage Pro for the court. Later in 2025 expect a second pinnacle performance model to join The Roger Pro 2, along with a host of updates throughout the year.

It’s all part of a brand embracing tennis, both on and off the court."

Katariina Tuohimaa-Mendel, On’s head of product for tennis says: “In the second half of 2025, we’ll extend the lineup on the performance side with a shoe built for aggressive movers that will offer a great alternative for our athletes who can choose from two pinnacle performance shoes,” Tuohimaa-Mendel says, “one tailored more for speed and agility, and the other more for durability and stability.”

https://www.forbes.com/sites/timnew...-roger-footwear-line-modernizing-and-growing/

A speed shoe and a durability shoe - how do they just come up with this stuff?

 

[d-quik]

second pinnacle performance model to join The Roger Pro 2

Aka, a match day shoe with no durability like the RP1

 

[davkarimz88]

The outsole of RP1 has not support, it's like a flat pad under the forefoot of your foot. Otherwise I think it's alright. Apparently RP2 is the same outsole?

And this new model would be the durability one?

 

[Nostradamus]

A speed shoe and a durability shoe - how do they just come up with this stuff?

Cushioning looks thin and not very thick

 

[Chairman3]

Interesting, and it can be yours for only $299.

But first a bunch of random collabos with random fashion brands that have nothing to do with tennis

 

[bokettoboketto]

I don't understand the On hate in this forum. I like the brand — excited to see them continue to iterate, improve and figure out how they fit into the market.

 

[Dae18]

Finally, been saying this for months for ON to create a more durability/stability model for their line up. If they are going to create a speed/agility model, what’s the RP1/RP2 model? Isn’t that already a speed/agility shoe ala Zoom Vapor

The only downside I’d have is the stupid price point for these models. I don’t mind spending retail for their running models but the prices for their tennis shoes are much more than Nikes but also never go on discount/sale too

 

[Parabellum]

I don't understand the On hate in this forum. I like the brand — excited to see them continue to iterate, improve and figure out how they fit into the market.

That's ON in general, even in the running sector. They're nice, but overpriced and there are typically a lot better options for the price. If you want to look boujie though, you buy ON lol.

 

[Shaolin]

I don't understand the On hate in this forum. I like the brand — excited to see them continue to iterate, improve and figure out how they fit into the market.

Probably because they are $200/pair and have no durability.

That would be my guess.

 

[davkarimz88]

I don't understand the On hate in this forum. I like the brand — excited to see them continue to iterate, improve and figure out how they fit into the market.

I wish they were good. Roger Pro 1 just plain sucks. It's terrible.

 

[Chairman3]

I wish they were good. Roger Pro 1 just plain sucks. It's terrible.

Not if you play on clay.
They are very good there.
Also because of the unique shape they probably don't fit everyone's feet that well.

 

[Parabellum]

I wish they were good. Roger Pro 1 just plain sucks. It's terrible.

Terrible in what sense? I have a pair from when they first released and the only "negative" I can take away is that it's very minimal/low cushioning shoe which makes you play on your toes. Makes sense since it's modeled for Roger's playstyle which is soft, fluid, constant movement. My feet were hurting after a couple matches but it felt great on the court.

I know it doesn't get the greatest praise, especially for its durability.

 

[davkarimz88]

Terrible in what sense? I have a pair from when they first released and the only "negative" I can take away is that it's very minimal/low cushioning shoe which makes you play on your toes. Makes sense since it's modeled for Roger's playstyle which is soft, fluid, constant movement. My feet were hurting after a couple matches but it felt great on the court.

I know it doesn't get the greatest praise, especially for its durability.

There is no forefoot support whatsoever. It's like a flat board with no cushioning nor extra spring to help you out.

The most important part of a tennis shoe, in my opinion, is the forefoot support. If you have none it's useless.

 

[Katzenjammer]

There is no forefoot support whatsoever. It's like a flat board with no cushioning nor extra spring to help you out.

The most important part of a tennis shoe, in my opinion, is the forefoot support. If you have none it's useless.

What do you mean by "support"?

If you mean by "cushioning" something that absorbs impact, then this is the opposite of giving you return, or "spring."

But both "return/spring" AND "absorption" - which can be combined to some degree, but I am not a materials engineer - are best performed by your body and proper footwork/movement mechanics.

Too little ground feel/feedback offered by "cushioned" court shoes merely compensate for poor mechanics; and they can also encourage the same, and ultimately injury.

If you mean by "support" that your feet are well wrapped and laterally secure, then I agree; but the RP1 and RP2 offer this in spades.

 

[smboogie]

The core issue with ON shoes is their pricing is just too high. I have had many pairs of their running shoes and while I do like them pricing wise it gets hard to justify.
At the junior levels where my kids are playing it makes no sense since they go through shoes and honestly, tennis shoes are like the balls & strings. Disposable aspects of the sport so heavy investment on such a depreciating piece of equipment is tough.

 

[Mircat]

They can’t even make a simple workout/tennis shirt…

 

[Mjleon25]

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[Dae18]

The new she coming out is great, it’s called the Roger Pro Fire. It’s coming out for the US Open with 4 colorways

Why the weird name? Like fire doesn’t make any sense lol Is this the speed oriented or durability?

 

[The Aceserver]

Why the weird name? Like fire doesn’t make any sense lol Is this the speed oriented or durability?

They probably did a focus group with the “cool kids” from the inner city and that is what they came up with. Might have sounded “edgy” about 5 years ago.

 

[davkarimz88]

What do you mean by "support"?

If you mean by "cushioning" something that absorbs impact, then this is the opposite of giving you return, or "spring."

But both "return/spring" AND "absorption" - which can be combined to some degree, but I am not a materials engineer - are best performed by your body and proper footwork/movement mechanics.

Too little ground feel/feedback offered by "cushioned" court shoes merely compensate for poor mechanics; and they can also encourage the same, and ultimately injury.

If you mean by "support" that your feet are well wrapped and laterally secure, then I agree; but the RP1 and RP2 offer this in spades.

This is a good question. I'm trying to think what is more important in general for a shoe - the support from returning onto the ground or the ability to help spring / energy return as cuts are made.

The spring / energy return is an added nice feature but not important. Just a personal preference.

Otherwise I agree with you, the cushion is super important in my eyes and it has no cushion whatsoever. I would assume the pros that used RP1 (maybe RP2 also) have an insole that helps a little on the cushion aspect, no? I just can't imagine players are grinding their bodies with a shoe that gives nothing.

Have you played with them as well vs other popular high end models?

 

[Mjleon25]

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[davkarimz88]

I have no idea, if I could figure out how to post pictures here, I could provide them if that’s allowed

Host them on Dropbox or some free cloud service and share the link here.

 

[Mjleon25]

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[Dae18]

https://imgur.com/a/umwX8rN

This looks like the durability model from the outsole and how rugged it looks. The only thing I can’t wrap my head around is why they keep that stupid thin tongue instead of using the one from RP1 which is more padded imo. Intrigued but probably not sold to me cause of the price point

 

[Dae18]

https://imgur.com/a/bQ3rNlR

They sure can’t get away from any shade of pink like dude there’s other colorways on the wheel

 

[Mjleon25]

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[Dae18]

It’s a solid shoe, I think the Roger pro 2s are better, but when I tried the Roger Pro Fire, they were definitely good shoes

No I bet and I never tried the RP2 but the RP1 I thought was more comfortable, love that uppers on those compared to the RP2s

 

[Dae18]

They love their pink! The outfits posted btw are the US Open outfits.

Haha I don’t mind it but it gets boring after awhile. It’s like Nike using volt.

Yeah I saw them, looks basic but simple and nothing new imo. If you look at some of their running shirts/tanks, those designs are good

 

[Dae18]

The Roger Pro 3s are definitely superior to all however. Super comfortable, much more than the 2s

RP3s? Already?

 

[Mjleon25]

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[davkarimz88]

The Roger Pro 3s are definitely superior to all however. Super comfortable, much more than the 2s

Pics? Lol

How is the forefoot support on them?

 

[Mjleon25]

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[Dae18]

For sure! Some of their running designs are really nice, just the material doesn’t hold up for tennis as much just because it’s so much thinner. They’ve got a bunch of nice stuff coming out for their “Pace” running line.

How much different is it compared to their tennis line? Cause from what I see from the players who endorse them, it doesn’t look as breathable and very thin

 

[Mjleon25]

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[Dae18]

https://imgur.com/a/JxNypsE

These look not much different from the RP2s imo. The uppers are slightly different but the outsole is not the same, looks like the RP1s

 

[Dae18]

The quality is better than let’s say a Nike run shirt, but as thin as them

Hmm interesting. I’d like to try but it’s too stupid expensive haha

 

[Mjleon25]

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[Pistol Pete]

I wish they were good. Roger Pro 1 just plain sucks. It's terrible.

I think it’s so personal. I love the RP 1. Best shoe since Vapor X for me. Fits like a glove. Breathes well. Low to the ground and feels fast. Only downside is they wear too fast.

 

[davkarimz88]

Agreed, if I didn’t have connections with them I definitely wouldn’t buy any of their stuff

How did you get these playtest shoes? Anywhere to sign up or anything

 

[Mjleon25]

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[jmacdaununder2]

Don’t wanna be that guy, but given the tight restrictions on posting of future products around here I’m amazed that these pics are still available.
Thanks heaps for sharing!

 

[Mjleon25]

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