Ultrashot 4?

[Mr Backhand]

Does anyone know if an Ultrashot 4 is coming out sometime next year? I know K-Swiss has added to its portfolio of players massively this year and didn't know if they have a new shoe in the works as the 3 has been around for a little while now.

 

[d-quik]

Next year

 

[the_faceless_player]

It’s in the latest issue of Racquet Sports Industry magazine, which you can find online. They also have the Hypercourt Pinnacle coming too.

 

[Mr Backhand]

Geez price already up to 170 with them

 

[d-quik]

Hypercourt Pinnacle

Do you know if those will be speed shoes or stability shoes?

 

[FEDERER89]

Geez price already up to 170 with them

Any pics?

 

[the_faceless_player]

Do you know if those will be speed shoes or stability shoes?

I don't. To me they look like a bit of a mix. The midsole looks pretty cushioned in the Rublev pics but the upper seems more lightweight and streamlined than the US 4's profile. Pinnacle also looks like a full sock style upper while the description of the US4 seems like a semi-sock style now. IMO KSwiss might position the Pinnacle as the.... well, "pinnacle" of speed & support while the US4 will remain their beefiest shoe.

 

[the_faceless_player]

Any pics?

Not sure if this will get removed but it is published in the online RSI magazine so it’s public at this point

https://imgur.com/a/7agUo7P

 

[mpournaras]

Never pay retail for shoes ESPECIALLY not KSwiss. They can try to charge $160+ but they go on crazy sale 4-5 times a year. They seem to over-produce coloways

 

[d-quik]

price already up to 170

Where did you get this information from?

 

[the_faceless_player]

Where did you get this information from?

it's listed as the MSRP in the RSI article. It'll probably hit tennis retailers slightly less like the US3 does.

 

[the_faceless_player]

US4 is live on the K Swiss site today. Looks like they're still loading in sizes (only 7.5 was available when I looked). Hard and clay soles.

 

[Chairman3]

US4 is live on the K Swiss site today. Looks like they're still loading in sizes (only 7.5 was available when I looked). Hard and clay soles.

Good call

They look good, I like them.

 

[d-quik]

What differences do your keen eyes see?

 

[StefanosWillSaveTheWorld]

Mine should be here between 1030 - 1230 today. Ill walk the dog and report back.

 

[StefanosWillSaveTheWorld]

These are pretttay, pretttay nice. They feel a little more structured than the 3's. I have a wider foot but still like the shoe to hug me and these fit me pretty much perfectly. I was a big fan of the 3's but I like the feel of these better when walking around. Its a little firmer which i like. Went same size as the three's. It will be at least a week before I can play in them but I'm confident these are going to be a great shoe.

 

[Chairman3]

These are pretttay, pretttay nice. They feel a little more structured than the 3's. I have a wider foot but still like the shoe to hug me and these fit me pretty much perfectly. I was a big fan of the 3's but I like the feel of these better when walking around. Its a little firmer which i like. Went same size as the three's. It will be at least a week before I can play in them but I'm confident these are going to be a great shoe.

Firmer in the upper or in the cushioning?
Do they feel any lighter?
Seems like they reworked the upper material and I know some complained the Ultrashot 3 was a bit hefty. Albeit, most shoes are pretty heavy now.

 

[d-quik]

Firmer in the upper or in the cushioning?

Steaks

He is talking about steaks. IDK why he would just mention food preferences in the middle of a discussion about shoes as that all seems very confusing to me to just go and do that. Very out of place but yes, he is saying he prefers MEDIUM to MEDIUM WELL steaks. I am sure of it! Hopefully he replies soon and gives us all the confirmation that I was right.sorrycouldn'tresistlol

 

[Chairman3]

Steaks

He is talking about steaks. IDK why he would just mention food preferences in the middle of a discussion about shoes as that all seems very confusing to me to just go and do that. Very out of place but yes, he is saying he prefers MEDIUM to MEDIUM WELL steaks. I am sure of it! Hopefully he replies soon and gives us all the confirmation that I was right.sorrycouldn'tresistlol

Alot of words for a mediocre joke
C+

 

[d-quik]

Alot of words for a mediocre joke
C+

 

[StefanosWillSaveTheWorld]

Riiiiight... Steaks. Taking the mom to Ruths chris on saturday. Will report back..

In regards to the Kswiss Ultrashot 4, the shoe just seems to hug me better. its more streamlined. And the cushioning does seem a bit more responsive. more bounce. less squishy. Still havent played in them. brutal cold spell in the Carolinas...

 

[mpournaras]

 

[PD1978]

 

[d-quik]

Very high score!

 

[PD1978]

Hopefully some good colors coming soon.

 

[Shaolin]

Hopefully some good colors coming soon.

I hope so too. I like the white/teal. Not feeling the black and white stripes.

 

[mpournaras]

KSwiss lineup outside the Ultrashots is very confusing (and mostly hideous)

 

[Shaolin]

KSwiss lineup outside the Ultrashots is very confusing (and mostly hideous)

Agreed. There is no continuity. It’s like the Ultrashot line is run by one team and the others by clowns that don’t even play.

 

[McGradey]

3s were great. These may be even better, looks wise the upper is a little busy with all the arrow patterns, but not bad. KS make very high quality shoes in my experience.

 

[dropdropdrop]

wait when do these release?

 

[the_faceless_player]

wait when do these release?

3 days according to the KSwiss IG today

 

[innoVAShaun]

 

[Shaolin]

Looks great. Hope they release more colorways than the two they have now though.

 

[Kafel69]

glad i was able to score the 3s for $70 lol was afraid they'll be hefty (coming from GR9), but was really surprised when i didn't even think of them being on while playing. Dr Zach raved on these, so may give them a try at some point.

 

[StefanosWillSaveTheWorld]

I've played in these a couple times and while they are a quality shoe, i take FDZ with a grain of salt. I prefer the VP3, barricade, and Res 10 over the ultrashot 4. I felt like the Ultrashot 4 was holding me back from maximum speed. its still a little clunky feeling. I don't feel that way with my other shoes. Comfortable with great cushion though.

 

[RACQUETMD]

I got a pair of 4’s cushioning is underwhelming IMO. Only wore around house will list them on marketplace as I got them at wholesale and need more cushioning.

 

[arthurli22]

I've played in these a couple times and while they are a quality shoe, i take FDZ with a grain of salt. I prefer the VP3, barricade, and Res 10 over the ultrashot 4. I felt like the Ultrashot 4 was holding me back from maximum speed. its still a little clunky feeling. I don't feel that way with my other shoes. Comfortable with great cushion though.

Even more clunky than the Res 10? Yet to try both shoes but surprising enough

 

[StefanosWillSaveTheWorld]

Even more clunky than the Res 10? Yet to try both shoes but surprising enough

Yeah, to me. But Ive worn them a couple times since that comment and I don't have much complaints. Its a good shoe. Just a little clunkier than id ideally like on match day but cushion and fit is great.

 

[StefanosWillSaveTheWorld]

I've changed my mind. Ultrashot 4 and the barricade 13 are tied for my favorite shoe. Once they are broken in, the ultrashot 4 is the most comfortable shoe I've worn in a couple years. The barricade is a touch more stable but I could wear the ultrashot 4 on court all day without issue.

1A: Ultrashot 4
1B: Baricade 13
2: Resolution X
3: VP3

Next test is the vapor 12. we shall see.

 

[RACQUETMD]

I've changed my mind. Ultrashot 4 and the barricade 13 are tied for my favorite shoe. Once they are broken in, the ultrashot 4 is the most comfortable shoe I've worn in a couple years. The barricade is a touch more stable but I could wear the ultrashot 4 on court all day without issue.

1A: Ultrashot 4
1B: Baricade 13
2: Resolution X
3: VP3

Next test is the vapor 12. we shall see.

Is it the most cushioned? Have you worn the eclipsion 5 by any chance? Looking for ultimate cushioning for standing.

 

[StefanosWillSaveTheWorld]

Of those, yes

Is it the most cushioned? Have you worn the eclipsion 5 by any chance? Looking for ultimate cushioning for standing.

of those, yes it is the most cushioned. Havent worn the eclipsions ever. I have slightly wider feet and i tried one iteration of eclipsion and it was way too narrow.

 

[mpournaras]

Of those, yes

of those, yes it is the most cushioned. Havent worn the eclipsions ever. I have slightly wider feet and i tried one iteration of eclipsion and it was way too narrow.

Eclipsions always did fit strange.

New mens color of the US4 up too. Looks clean:

Picture of it on some dude:

 

[the_faceless_player]

Eclipsions always did fit strange.

New mens color of the US4 up too. Looks clean:

Picture of it on some dude:

Poor Mitchell Krueger, destined only to be known as "some dude" .

 

[Shaolin]

Poor Mitchell Krueger, destined only to be known as "some dude" .

Lol

 

[Shaolin]

Eclipsions always did fit strange.

New mens color of the US4 up too. Looks clean:

Picture of it on some dude:

Nice colorway.

 

[kaiser]

I've changed my mind. Ultrashot 4 and the barricade 13 are tied for my favorite shoe. Once they are broken in, the ultrashot 4 is the most comfortable shoe I've worn in a couple years. The barricade is a touch more stable but I could wear the ultrashot 4 on court all day without issue.

1A: Ultrashot 4
1B: Baricade 13
2: Resolution X
3: VP3

Next test is the vapor 12. we shall see.

How would you rate the toebox width in the 4s as compared to the other shoes?

 

[StefanosWillSaveTheWorld]

How would you rate the toebox width in the 4s as compared to the other shoes?

wider than res x and vp3. Maybe a little wider than barricade but probably close.

 

[The Big Kahuna]

Is it the most cushioned? Have you worn the eclipsion 5 by any chance? Looking for ultimate cushioning for standing.

Yonex Eclipsion 5 is the standard for me personally in terms of the best combination of speed, comfort, and stability at the moment. If you take stock of what Foot Doctor Zach says, I think he would put the Diadora Torneo 3 and B.Icon 3s and Lacoste AG-LT Ultra on that elite level too. I think the Gel Res 10 (Asics dropped the ball totally on this update), new Mizuno WET 2 (they messed up a great shoe in the original by removing the double ankle collar), Nike Vapor 12, Yonex Ad Accel, K-Swiss Pinnacle, and Adidas Cybersonic 2s are all on the next level down.

 

[kaiser]

Yonex Eclipsion 5 is the standard for me personally in terms of the best combination of speed, comfort, and stability at the moment. If you take stock of what Foot Doctor Zach says, I think he would put the Diadora Torneo 3 and B.Icon 3s and Lacoste AG-LT Ultra on that elite level too. I think the Gel Res 10 (Asics dropped the ball totally on this update), new Mizuno WET 2 (they messed up a great shoe in the original by removing the double ankle collar), Nike Vapor 12, Yonex Ad Accel, K-Swiss Pinnacle, and Adidas Cybersonic 2s are all on the next level down.

Do you have feet-on experience with all or most of these shoes? Which in your experience would best protect arthritic hips and knees and fit high arched feet with spread out forefoot (latent Taylor’s bunion )?

 

[t3nn1st1m3]

Did anyone have issues with durability? Some have been saying they wear out faster than the 3's