Where is that place?I think tennis is less popular in my country..... People around the world are complaining of shortage in balls and shoes but I can find plenty of everything here
I live in India, Asia
| Shoe | Size (my standard 11US) | Fit (my feet are medium, normal arch) | Ventilation | Weight Feel | Durability (most currently in progress) | Stability | Cushioning |
| Lotto Raptor Hyperpulse | removed Content for character count and shoes are not for sale any more. | ||||||
| Lotto Mirage 100 | 13 weight: 415g / 14.6oz. | The fit is inaccurate, very narrow, tight, runs small, suggest +1 to 1.5 size | Average I would say. No issues although no test time in hot conditions (75F max Ta) | The lightest of the bunch | N/A yet. Will not keep them as the fit is not ideal. Too narrow and too long... | Average | very thin, minimal but adequate -- no rubbing or pains. Sole is also "thin" |
| Asics Court FF3 | 11 | The fit is good, No slipping. Could not wear Court due to low heel. Same concern, low heel position also with the Solution Speed FF2! Feels like the mid foot sits higher than the heel. | Average I would say. | They are not light, but adequate and feel fast. | The durability is a weakness especially with no sole warranty | Excellent. Super stable and secure | It is good, more than adequate. Not as cushioned as the GR9, but more than needed. |
| Head Revolt Pro 4.0 | 11 Weight: 400g / 14.1 oz. | True size, great fit all around, No slipping. Sitting lower than 3.5. Perfect foot positioning, locked in without any tongue gimmicks. Great laces and lacing system | Excellent Ventilation (even better than 3.5) from sides and bottom. Used them in 110F weather and they are black color. | I believe they are slightly heavier than the 3.5 however, do not feel heavy | Very good, sole on par with the Barricades, maybe slightly less durable. They come with the 6-month warranty! | Excellent stability as they are slightly lower than the previous version. | very good, absolutely no rubbing or any pains. They flex great. I traveled to Europe and back in these and no comfort issues at all. Front cushioning is little light but provides great court feedback. |
| New Adidas Barricade 2022 | 11 | True size, good fit all around, No slipping. Sitting lower. Weird lacing | I did not like Ventilation. Could be improved | They do not feel heavy, on contrary, they feel lighter than previous Barricades | Benchmark of durability Will not keep them as I expected more from them but also have worn them through the first sole layer (roughly 2.5 months of use, on par with previous models) | Benchmark, though I noticed these are slightly more slippery than the previous models | weak in a few areas, up front, tongue... |
| Mizuno Wave Exceed 4 | 11 Weight: 370g / 13oz. | They run bigger, should have ordered 10.5. Roomy up front. Sit slightly higher. No slipping. Easy lacing. | Average I would say. No issues although no test time in hot conditions (75F max Ta) | Feel very light and not sure how they do that (see cushioning) | N/A yet. Will not keep them as the fit is not ideal. They were too loose for my foot, although super light and comfortable. May try 10.5 | Very good actually. I pushed them a bit last week and realized the stability is better than expected. | a lot of cushioning and soft sole - sometimes feels too soft. Front flex felt like they "popped" a few times. made me wonder if I ran over a ball... |
| Diadora B.Icon AG | 10.5 Weight: 410g / 14.5oz. | They run bigger. I suggest ordering 1/2 size down (I actually believe TWE automatically adjusts the size for you when you place the order). Medium fit, secure heel, they sit lower than what I expected from the pictures | They seem to have great ventilation, will keep updating. Good ventilation now that it is slightly hotter (82F / 28C) | They feel very light when holding and wearing around. Will update the feel on the court | So far, about 15 hours of indoor HC time on them and great durability. Additional 5-6 hours, no issues with upper or sole durability. | Excellent stability mixed with low to ground feel, great feedback and great comfort. | They are great. In line with the Raptors/Revolt 4.0. Great tongue, great cushioning and slightly less up front that will allow to get a good court feedback |
| ASICS GR9 | 11 407g | Giving these legends a try after unsuccessful trying of Court and Speed (Achilles). These are true to fit, snug, feels very secure. Absolutely no heel slipping | Ventilation seems to be appropriate. I played two, 2-hour sessions and my feet did not get overly hot | They definitely feel quick, stable and not as heavy as measured | TBD | Very Stable and secure. Hugs the feet perfectly. | Very good! I continue loving these. Great cushioning. Very comfortable. |
| Babolat Jet Mach 3 | 11.5 372g | TW suggested that they run snug and some suggested 1/2 size up. I did order 11.5 as the only remaining size on sale, but would probably go with my true size otherwise. The +0.5 size fit is too big. | Seems adequate, though, I was sweating more than the others during two of my sessions. | They feel very light and quick. Do no notice them on my feet at all. | TBD | One of the most overrated shoes I tried. Yes, they are light, not extremely comfortable as some depicted. Nothing special otherwise | I'd say adequate. Some say a lot of cushioning -- yes, around the foot, but not on the insoles. |
| Mizuno Wave Enforce My favorite shoe | 11 408g | By far my favorite shoe overall. Not all categories are the best, but overall, they are ultimate shoe for me. Great fit and the heel collar is amazing. | Average ventilation. They come in darker colors, so, I am not sure how they would be outside in the sun. | They definitely feel quick, stable and not as heavy as measured | This may be the weakness, the sole lasts me about 6-8 weeks playing every day. Good thing is I get 2-for-1 deal on every pair purchased. | Excellent. The foot feels very secure and confident | Very good. Straight out of the box. Over time, the cushioning holds well. Basically, at the time I turn them in for the "sole destruction", the rest of the shoe looks brand new... |
| Nike Vapor Tour 9.5 -- Reissue | 11 422g | Perfect fit shoe. Very true to fit in every aspect. Low to the ground. Old school feel...cushioned but not too soft | Old school, ventilation is not on par with the latest releases but adequate. | They do feel lighter than the measured weight. I was surprised that they are the heaviest shoes I tried so far. | TBD | They are very stable as they are low to the ground. | I started having knee pains so, not adequate cushioning for a 50+ yo. |
Nice comparisons. Does this mean Head is dropping the sole guarantee for the Revolt Pro 4.0?
Not sure what the direction of the Head shoes warranty will be in the USA with the 4.0. I hope they keep it going.
Nice! Would love to see an "Arch support" column in there if possible. I know TW has gives an idea of the arch but it can be hit and miss.
good point! I will add those in the "Fit" column
I felt that the SCB had slightly more room in the toe box. The Raptors are better fit, more comfortable, sit slightly higher
I used the Court FF2 for about 6 months back in 2019 and they caused me knee issues due to low heel position. Also, the fit was between the sizes, and 11 was too big, 10.5 was too tight for me. And to add, that sock tongue is a total crap. The cushioning, speed and stability was great.
Do you know when they’ll be available ?
Sure, understand. Didn’t know they can cause some knee issues, for me the the fit is ideal after using Nike and having some various pains. For me they are stable, comfortable and the only little knock is ventilation but only when it is super hot.
I ordered my Raptor size based on my experience with the mirage. If you’re right they might be too big then. Should be getting them tomorrow from TWE. I ordered sz12 and that’s my usual size in yonex or Nike. Oddly its EU equivalent is 46,5 while most other brands it’s a 46.
Raptors in US size 11 vs Mirage 12 or even 12.5 fit about similar although the fit of the shoes is totally different...
Hello, I’ve been injured for a few weeks now so I haven’t done a proper testing. Just put my right foot to check it was not an immediate return.
Thanks for your work! I'm always looking for cushioning shoes!
Thanks for your feedback! It sounds like a good shoe for me and if they run true to size even better so it a no brain choice for the size.!
Sorry, I have not tried those shoes.
No worries at all.
Appreciated for such detailed info. Thinking to get Revolt Pro 4.0, hope they wont drop 6 month warranty.
