Speed Solution FF3

Not sure if it's the tongue or something else maybe in the upper, but these felt a bit loose until I really tightened up the laces. Did get a match in tonight with them though and things felt pretty good. Think my feet have been getting a bit more beat up in the GR9s but felt pretty good in these. No issues with pinky toe soreness either which I sometimes had to deal with in the FF2s.

Had one moment where I did slip a bit on a split step but that was the only hiccup. Was also able to keep my balance and get traction back after the initial slip. May also have been due to tennis fuzz on the court which sometimes happens on these courts.
 
So disappointed in these. The older version was soooooo much better for me. Back to Resolution for me (unless anyone knows where the older version is on clearance or something)?
 
Boredsurfer said:
So disappointed in these. The older version was soooooo much better for me. Back to Resolution for me (unless anyone knows where the older version is on clearance or something)?
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I couldn't agree more. The FF3's felt sluggish and like my feet were swimming around in them. I actually weighed them on a postal scale and they are heavier then the FF2's. Not sure how this is an improvement over the previous model at all.
 
I just bought a pair of these. I previously used the Speed Solutions a few years ago.

I bought a pair of GR8's in April. They've been durable but it's about time to go.

I noticed with the GR8's, my foot speed chasing drop shots and let cords had significantly gotten slower. I never used to have any issues turning on the jets to get those let cord balls and droppers. Again, great stability (I've been using them on the pickleball court too), but man running down balls on a full sprint going downhill and playing defense has become a lot more difficult.

I'm interested to see how light these Solutions are, and if chasing those droppers will be more smooth for me again.
 
I have fully switched to FF3 despite its cons and my initial impressions which were not good. Its more firm than FF2 but its more connected to the ground, more durable and more stable. Court FF3 has better lockdown and more stability but i got annoyed in the long run for how more mass i am having in my feet...... its fast too but with a bulky feeling (i dont want to think that i am wearing sth in my feet). I am not a fan of res9..... i prefer the more plush/smoother 8s. At the end of the day and leaving out the compromises of FF3 i am a lot faster in the court with these shoes and thats what matters.....instant change of direction and ultra fast (without hassle) small steps adjustment before contact. Also to add that these shoes give me a feeling of the old vapor zoom x.....
 
MasturB said:
I just bought a pair of these. I previously used the Speed Solutions a few years ago.

I bought a pair of GR8's in April. They've been durable but it's about time to go.

I noticed with the GR8's, my foot speed chasing drop shots and let cords had significantly gotten slower. I never used to have any issues turning on the jets to get those let cord balls and droppers. Again, great stability (I've been using them on the pickleball court too), but man running down balls on a full sprint going downhill and playing defense has become a lot more difficult.

I'm interested to see how light these Solutions are, and if chasing those droppers will be more smooth for me again.
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Initial impressions after using for about 5 hours (first day 2 hours of hitting, second day 1 hour of hitting and 2 hours of teaching all 3 hours straight).

MAN were they stiff out of the box.

The last time I had Solution Speeds (2021) they I used a runners knot (extra holes) and I didn't have an issue.

Bur my feet were in pain the whole session on Sunday. And some of it yesterday.

I removed the runners knot from my left shoe but kept it on the right, and it helped alleviate some of the tightness on the left shoe.

The upside is I definitely feel faster and wasn't having issues chasing wide balls and sprinting for droppers that I wasn't getting even close to previously.

I'm hoping this break in period with the shoes is brief because I do like the fact I am faster.

I'm only 5"7, so I absolutely need my speed when I'm hitting against tallers guys with heavy spin and power from baseline.

The GR8's had great stability and firmness. Never once had any issues in the 6 months I used them (the break in period wasn't as rough as these).

But I need my speed. And if you have good footwork and coordination you don't have to worry about injuries or ankle rolling, so I will sacrifice some of the stability/firmness for the lighter and speedier shoe.

Sprinting to short angle balls and drop shots was a noticeable difference, even if once the point stopped my feet were feeling suffocated. Lol.
 
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brianchow777 said:
Hey all,

I have always loved the clay resolutions but the new x high top feel just doesn’t work with my foot. Have been happy with the hardcourt solution speed and probably for my movement is a better fit. My question is looking at the clay version of this there seems to not be much rubber especially in the heel/midfoot, has anyone noticed a lack of traction on clay courts because the sole doesn’t go across the whole shoe?
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Looks like the same amount of outsole on both versions.

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No I get that, I was comparing both the res and speed sole surface area against each other, usually on clay the more sole surface area, I find the better the performance
 
Anyone have any recommendations for insoles for these? Looking for slightly more comfort without hugely decreasing the shoe volume
 
What's the French Open colorway gonna be? Not really feeling the birch green. But I kinda like the Orange now that they're on sale.
 
I really like that green, very clean in person.
And I finally paid enough attention to realize they fixed my main complaint with the FF2, the overuse of TPU in the toe area.
I loved the look of the FF2 but I got funny snapping where the shoe bends at the toebox.

I may have to try these.
 
This is kind of a cross post but these shoes fit me amazingly. Felt like good support but still light enough (coming from gel resolution 9) but they seem to activate my calf muscles in a weird way that my body doesn’t like.

During a long 3hr match that went to 3 sets, I strained my left calf and I still feel it when I put these shoes on (even when just walking around). If I switch to other shoes, I don’t feel it. Really bizarre and I really liked these shoes but I feel like my body is telling me they are not for me.
Major bummer for me
 
billsedd said:
This is kind of a cross post but these shoes fit me amazingly. Felt like good support but still light enough (coming from gel resolution 9) but they seem to activate my calf muscles in a weird way that my body doesn’t like.

During a long 3hr match that went to 3 sets, I strained my left calf and I still feel it when I put these shoes on (even when just walking around). If I switch to other shoes, I don’t feel it. Really bizarre and I really liked these shoes but I feel like my body is telling me they are not for me.
Major bummer for me
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Yes also same for me unfortunately! Calves hurt like never before after a length hit in these; i am attributing it to a small drop from heel to toe meaning the calf is slightly more stretched. Superfeet green were ok in these and helped but a bit too thick, going to try some blue ones out.
 
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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These shoes suffer from really bad heel slippage.

I have two pairs as my primary match shoes and they deliver on grip and lightness but the heel slippage is bad.

Does anyone know of the similar “fast” and light shoes that have a better foot/heel containment?
 
Do any hard court sliders here have a problem with lace snapping? If so, where do you buy replacements? My laces on the medial side of the left shoe are hanging on for dear life after just 1 match.
 
My son's laces on his FF3s just snapped a week ago. I luckily carry around dollar store laces in my tennis bag just in case. When we got home, I ended up replacing them with $2 Shoe Gear laces from Walmart.

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What's the grip like? Seems like it might be less than a herringbone because it's a solid pattern with holes cut out. I play on tarmac courts, sometimes it's wet on the courts when we play
 
eb_tennis_247 said:
The traction is very strong. Like a Spider-Man.
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Thanks. Excited to play in them. Currently in barricade 2021 (I've just come back from a break... They were just the shoes I had) and my feet are cooking every time I play. So heavy as well. Tried the 13s and although slightly better were still kinda unbearable
 
jhcwho said:
Thanks. Excited to play in them. Currently in barricade 2021 (I've just come back from a break... They were just the shoes I had) and my feet are cooking every time I play. So heavy as well. Tried the 13s and although slightly better were still kinda unbearable
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Speed FF 3s are:

- very light
- nicely snugly fitting
- somewhat loose in the heel, you really need to tighten the runners knot
- somewhat hot for how light they are but totally manageable
- supper grippy,
- and QUICK. Honestly, they are faster than any running shoes I ever tried. Rockets.
 
MasturB said:
Initial impressions after using for about 5 hours (first day 2 hours of hitting, second day 1 hour of hitting and 2 hours of teaching all 3 hours straight).

MAN were they stiff out of the box.

The last time I had Solution Speeds (2021) they I used a runners knot (extra holes) and I didn't have an issue.

Bur my feet were in pain the whole session on Sunday. And some of it yesterday.

I removed the runners knot from my left shoe but kept it on the right, and it helped alleviate some of the tightness on the left shoe.

The upside is I definitely feel faster and wasn't having issues chasing wide balls and sprinting for droppers that I wasn't getting even close to previously.

I'm hoping this break in period with the shoes is brief because I do like the fact I am faster.

I'm only 5"7, so I absolutely need my speed when I'm hitting against tallers guys with heavy spin and power from baseline.

The GR8's had great stability and firmness. Never once had any issues in the 6 months I used them (the break in period wasn't as rough as these).

But I need my speed. And if you have good footwork and coordination you don't have to worry about injuries or ankle rolling, so I will sacrifice some of the stability/firmness for the lighter and speedier shoe.

Sprinting to short angle balls and drop shots was a noticeable difference, even if once the point stopped my feet were feeling suffocated. Lol.
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does Rageggi wear this ?
 
I’m trying to preserve my two pairs of ff3s for as long as I can. I don’t really care for cushioning so the ff4s aren’t really for me, prefer a niche speed shoe. Are there any good alternatives once I burn through these?
 
Big Okino said:
I’m trying to preserve my two pairs of ff3s for as long as I can. I don’t really care for cushioning so the ff4s aren’t really for me, prefer a niche speed shoe. Are there any good alternatives once I burn through these?
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Have you tried FF4 yet.

I love my FF3s but they're almost on the way out.
 
eb_tennis_247 said:
Speed FF 3s are:

- very light
- nicely snugly fitting
- somewhat loose in the heel, you really need to tighten the runners knot
- somewhat hot for how light they are but totally manageable
- supper grippy,
- and QUICK. Honestly, they are faster than any running shoes I ever tried. Rockets.
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been wearing for a few weeks and agree. surprisingly sweaty but manageable. court feel not as good as my barricade, i think because they are not as flat but everything else im loving. don't feel 'unstable' at all which was my worry. hopefully by the time i move onto FF4 they drop price, ive been told the ff4 are v v good.
 
what's the durability like? asking because i like them and might buy some extra pairs while they're still around.
 
jhcwho said:
what's the durability like? asking because i like them and might buy some extra pairs while they're still around.
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Yeah I agree with the above poster, it’s decently durable for a light shoe but not as long lasting as my old Head Revolt Pros were. These last me about 7 months playing an average of 3x a week. I’m on my third of 5 pairs I bought and figure I have a good year and a half left before I start freaking out that I’m out of FF3s and they don’t exist anymore.
 
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