Speed Solution FF3

ls206

ls206

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Looks like they’ve ditched the full “plastic wrap”. I wonder how that will impact the lateral stability.
Hopefully they will be more breathable and maybe even lighter.
 
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Blade_X

Blade_X

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ASICS today launches the new SOLUTION SPEED™ FF 3 tennis shoe featuring new PRECISION-SOLE™ technology. Developed with advanced 3D modeling and ASICS’ traditional Japanese craftsmanship, the PRECISION-SOLE™ provides a better combination of grip and flexibility on the tennis court - essential requirements of the fast, all-court player.



Professional players Alex de Minaur, and reigning Olympic gold medalist in singles and silver medalist in doubles, and #17 in the world, Belinda Bencic have tested SOLUTION SPEED ™ FF 3 throughout the design and development process.



“I joined the ASICS team in April of 2023, but actually Solution Speed FF™ series has been my go-to shoe for a long time,” said Belinda Bencic. “I feel very fortunate to be able to represent such a strong tennis brand. Now, becoming closer to the team, I am blown away by how serious they take every detail. When I step on court I really feel unstoppable wearing ASICS.”



“It was a great process, to be able to give my feedback on how to improve a very good shoe already,” said Alex de Minaur. “For SOLUTION SPEED FF™ 3, they delivered what I needed, more flexibility and a lighter feel, but also some serious evolution with the PRECISON-SOLE™ outsole. It just shows the attention to detail ASICS always have when creating new tennis shoes, and that is why they are the best for me. I know when I step on the court wearing ASICS I can be confident I am wearing the best in the game.”



ASICS develops tennis shoes based on playing styles, the way a tennis player moves on the court. The SOLUTION SPEED FF™ 3 is the flagship model of the all-court playing style. This player is looking for more speed, flexibility and a lightweight feel without sacrificing comfort.



“With each new product we launch, we start from the core pillars of the ASICS Design Philosophy: ASICS uses athlete wear testing, biomechanical science, recycled materials and decades of continuous innovation to create products that feel best for both body and mind,” said Tatsuya Ishikawa, ASICS’ Global Product Manager of tennis footwear. “Solution Speed FF™ 3 is a great testament to this process, and we are confident it will be a game-changer for the speedy all-court player.”



A lighter footprint for a brighter tomorrow

The SOLUTION SPEED FF™ 3 is the first tennis shoe in the industry* to include the transparency logo reporting on total CO₂ emissions for every pair of shoes created, a step in lowering total emissions in the value chain for a more brighter tomorrow.
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slipgrip93

Professional
Nice to hear about and see the new colors where I prefer white/black too. I may have to settle for an older issue on sale.
Where I've been waiting for a few years to 'upgrade' to an FF, currently wearing old asics gel challengers.
 
fundrazer

fundrazer

G.O.A.T.
I'll probably get a pair eventually, but I have relatively fresh pairs of the ss ff2s in both hardcourt and clay outsoles so will wait for a more interesting color to pop up.
 
Nostradamus

Nostradamus

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JeffG said:
I wish they would add some additional material back to the heel. I think it would make the shoe feel a lot more stable.
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i really hope this one has better cushioining with better energy return. i heard last one was horrible cushioining, thin with very little enery return. lets hope Asic heard the complaint and improved it :rolleyes:
 
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gujukal

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Nostradamus said:
i really hope this one has better cushioining with better energy return. i heard last one was horrible cushioining, thin with very little enery return. lets hope Asic heard the complaint and improved it :rolleyes:
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Weird i feel the very opposite with SS FF2. Its probably the most cushioned tennis shoe i have tried. Energy return is good too. Maybe people complaining are too heavy for it..
 
Blade_X

Blade_X

Professional
gujukal said:
Weird i feel the very opposite with SS FF2. Its probably the most cushioned tennis shoe i have tried. Energy return is good too. Maybe people complaining are too heavy for it..
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Cushioning is excellent despite it lasts only 3-4 months max if you compete 4 times at least each week. My main complain is that they must do it more secure specially around the heel.
 
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gujukal

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Blade_X said:
Cushioning is excellent despite it lasts only 3-4 months max if you compete 4 times at least each week. My main complain is that they must do it more secure specially around the heel.
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You get heel slippage?
Compared to most other shoes i get no heel slippage in FF2. Maybe its because the fit is quite tight..
 
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Gerco

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So glad that Asics decided to ditch the useless dinawrap on the SSFF 2, that didn´t allowed me to wear this shoe. Been wanting to move from Resolutions to something lighter. Now finally I´ll get a chance.
 
Nostradamus

Nostradamus

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Blade_X said:
Cushioning is excellent despite it lasts only 3-4 months max if you compete 4 times at least each week. My main complain is that they must do it more secure specially around the heel.
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did it have problems with heel slippage ?? if it did, hope they fixed it. that's another reason why i can't use certain models of shoes. Heel slippage is automatic throw away for me
 
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gujukal

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Nostradamus said:
did it have problems with heel slippage ?? if it did, hope they fixed it. that's another reason why i can't use certain models of shoes. Heel slippage is automatic throw away for me
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There is no heel slippage with SS FF2. People with heel slippage in that shoe are using too large sizes or not knotting it correctly..
 
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Chopin

Hall of Fame
I really like the design: clean and doesn't look overbuilt. I never liked the "plastic" feel on the previous ones when I tried them on, so I'm glad to see that this looks more breathable and flexible.
 
EggSalad

EggSalad

Hall of Fame
How does the stability in this Speed compare to the Gel Res line?

I generally like most speed oriented shoes but many of them don’t have the stability I need.
 
GimmeBackMyDog

GimmeBackMyDog

Rookie
EggSalad said:
How does the stability in this Speed compare to the Gel Res line?

I generally like most speed oriented shoes but many of them don’t have the stability I need.
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I was at the Asics outlet last night and tried on a pair of Gel Resolution for the first time.

It certainly felt a little meatier and more stable than the Solution Speed.

My Solution Speeds seem a little faster and less bulky.

So if you're looking for stability, the Gel Res is probably the safer bet.

If you're looking for a fast shoe, the Solution Speed.

Personally, I could play just fine with either.
 
TwinCinema

TwinCinema

Professional
Got a pair of FF3s and wore them on the court today for the first time. They don't need a ton of break-in time but they do need a little. But the light-weightness is no joke -- these are way lighter than Gel Res 9s, and lighter than what I had been wearing for almost all of last year, the Head Revolt Pro 4.0. That shoe was a little more stable than the FF3 (more like a Gel Res competitor) but sacrifices a bit of speed. That said, the FF3 isn't *unstable* by any means. There's plenty of firmness around the heel; side-to-side movement never feels like it's threatening your ankle. It's also very comfy in the toe box (I have normal-width foot, normally wear 10.5 and these 10.5s are right on) and has a very satisfying squeak on hardcourt (for now). Definitely the best Asics I've ever worn.

I know looks are subjective, but to me they are great-looking in the white/black. The Head Revolt Pro performs so well but it looks a little clunky on the foot. These, not at all. Really nice.
 
Nostradamus

Nostradamus

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TwinCinema said:
Got a pair of FF3s and wore them on the court today for the first time. They don't need a ton of break-in time but they do need a little. But the light-weightness is no joke -- these are way lighter than Gel Res 9s, and lighter than what I had been wearing for almost all of last year, the Head Revolt Pro 4.0. That shoe was a little more stable than the FF3 (more like a Gel Res competitor) but sacrifices a bit of speed. That said, the FF3 isn't *unstable* by any means. There's plenty of firmness around the heel; side-to-side movement never feels like it's threatening your ankle. It's also very comfy in the toe box (I have normal-width foot, normally wear 10.5 and these 10.5s are right on) and has a very satisfying squeak on hardcourt (for now). Definitely the best Asics I've ever worn.

I know looks are subjective, but to me they are great-looking in the white/black. The Head Revolt Pro performs so well but it looks a little clunky on the foot. These, not at all. Really nice.
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how about energy feedback ? does the cushioning give you back alot of energy ?
 
Nostradamus

Nostradamus

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TwinCinema said:
Yes, I’d say 8/10 in that area.
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WOW,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, i am definitely trying this shoes too. I was going to try the Yonex Eclipsion 5 as well since they made it little bit lighter now. I wonder which has better energy return ??????? Yonex has that powercushion,,, but that Gel of asic in the past never really returned alot of energy but more of schock absorbing gel. where as powercushion returned energy really well...
 
TwinCinema

TwinCinema

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Nostradamus said:
WOW,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, i am definitely trying this shoes too. I was going to try the Yonex Eclipsion 5 as well since they made it little bit lighter now. I wonder which has better energy return ??????? Yonex has that powercushion,,, but that Gel of asic in the past never really returned alot of energy but more of schock absorbing gel. where as powercushion returned energy really well...
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It’s been a while since I wore the Gel Res but I agree that was more absorbing. But these FF3s are almost a fusion tennis and running shoe and that’s what I think is giving me better energy return than either the Gel Res or the Revolts (which had very little return but insanely good comfort and stability).

Edit: never worn the Yonex you mention so I can’t compare it.
 
Nostradamus

Nostradamus

Bionic Poster
TwinCinema said:
It’s been a while since I wore the Gel Res but I agree that was more absorbing. But these FF3s are almost a fusion tennis and running shoe and that’s what I think is giving me better energy return than either the Gel Res or the Revolts (which had very little return but insanely good comfort and stability).

Edit: never worn the Yonex you mention so I can’t compare it.
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Very interesting and fascinating... indeed about FF3
 
EggSalad

EggSalad

Hall of Fame
Nostradamus said:
WOW,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, i am definitely trying this shoes too. I was going to try the Yonex Eclipsion 5 as well since they made it little bit lighter now. I wonder which has better energy return ??????? Yonex has that powercushion,,, but that Gel of asic in the past never really returned alot of energy but more of schock absorbing gel. where as powercushion returned energy really well...
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A video review (maybe what was posted in this thread?) said that the Speed has a shank running along the foot like many running shoes have, which indeed is a big energy return feature. The Gel Res does not have it.
 
liftordie

liftordie

Hall of Fame
TwinCinema said:
Got a pair of FF3s and wore them on the court today for the first time. They don't need a ton of break-in time but they do need a little. But the light-weightness is no joke -- these are way lighter than Gel Res 9s, and lighter than what I had been wearing for almost all of last year, the Head Revolt Pro 4.0. That shoe was a little more stable than the FF3 (more like a Gel Res competitor) but sacrifices a bit of speed. That said, the FF3 isn't *unstable* by any means. There's plenty of firmness around the heel; side-to-side movement never feels like it's threatening your ankle. It's also very comfy in the toe box (I have normal-width foot, normally wear 10.5 and these 10.5s are right on) and has a very satisfying squeak on hardcourt (for now). Definitely the best Asics I've ever worn.

I know looks are subjective, but to me they are great-looking in the white/black. The Head Revolt Pro performs so well but it looks a little clunky on the foot. These, not at all. Really nice.
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Sizing is really the same than the FF2?
The 3 is not a little wider in the toe box?
 
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