Regardless of the surface, you like to play on, we highly recommend investing in well-cushioned tennis shoes. They provide more bounce, comfort, and impact protection allowing you to perform more and[…]
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Brenton Barker
Brenton is an Australian with 20 years of experience coaching WTA and ATP professional tennis players, whom have won a total of 10 international professional Tournaments. Brenton holds a Degree in Sports Coaching and was the former Head Tennis Coach at the Japanese Government Sports Science Institute. Brenton was also a former Manager & Head Coach of Australia’s Governing Sporting Body, Tennis Australia, and has been a Dunlop International Advisory Board Member since 2010. Additionally, Brenton was the Head of Player development for World No 7 and two-time Grand Slam Champion Johan Kriek.
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Step up your game with any of these best-rated lightweight tennis shoes. We are a team of experts who scrutinised airy shoes and put together an impressive list of the best kicks that weigh less than[…]
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Playing tennis doesn't have to be super expensive. Thanks to cheap tennis shoes that are ready to keep up with our pace. Cheap doesn't always mean haphazard. You'd be surprised that some cheap tennis[…]
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Picking the right high-performance tennis shoes designed to take the abrasiveness of concrete can be daunting. So, to get the load off your back, we did the playtest for you and analysed every nitty-g[…]
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Whether you're a diehard Novak Djokovic fan or an avid supporter of the Gel Resolution line, ASICS has grown in you as the authority in tennis shoes. And if you're a first-time wearer, you must be cur[…]
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We wear-tested and lab-tested Adidas tennis shoes to extract the top-tiered ones worth adding to your tennis shoe racks. We spent over a week scrutinising the performance value of every pair of the Th[…]
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Is it your first time to try Nike tennis shoes or you are about to park your old pair but uncertain which Swoosh to grab? We hope our highly recommended listings will help you in deciding which one to[…]
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Disclaimer: This guide will be covering athletic tennis shoes that are used for playing on the court. If you are after a pair of casual trainers, see our selection of tennis-inspired kicks. When you a[…]
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Lab tests and in-depth reviews
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We found the Best Adidas tennis shoes to be a very fun and nimble tennis shoe. Being lighter than average didn't make it any less stable or cushioned, based on our playtests and lab measurements. We[…]
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89
Superb!
The Barricade 13 is a reimagined version of Adidas' premium stability shoe. Still dedicated to offering the highest level of stability, we found that this iteration got lighter, nimbler, and in many w[…]
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78
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The Wilson Rush Pro 4.0 is not a shoe for narrow feet or players who prefer a very snug, one-to-one fit on their tennis shoes. With that off the table, we can recommend this moderately priced Wilson m[…]
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91
Superb!
The NikeCourt Air Zoom Vapour 11 surprised us as a more substantial and stable member of the Vapour family. This edition sacrificed lightness for added lateral support but it e-Vapour-ated all our wor[…]
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73
Decent!
A mix of bouncy cushioning and planted stability becomes possible in Nike Zoom GP Challenge 1. The shoe's amazing energy return kept us in awe the entire session. Even though it is a heavy boy, it doe[…]
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As the more affordable version of the Nike Challenge 1, the Challenge Pro has a similarly stable and supportive design. Even though it makes small compromises here and there to keep the price down, we[…]
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87
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We believe that the ASICS Solution Speed FF 3 is truly one of the best options you can get for dashing all over the court. Ultralight and sleek, it disappeared on our feet during the playtest. The sho[…]
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80
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Yep, this one is light and cheap, but we urge you to not dismiss it yet when you are after that “steady-as-she-goes” support and stability because guess what? New Balance 796 v3 got those![…]
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Adidas brings back the unspeakable stability of the Barricades in this refreshed design of the Barricade Clay. With very few tennis shoes living up to the same level of surefootedness, it continues to[…]
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If you are after a range-topping clay court shoe that embodies stability, we will recommend the Nike Zoom GP Challenge 1 Clay above many other options. Part of the brand's premium series, it continues to a[…]
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87
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You can't go wrong when you're getting the best, right? We were ecstatic about the comfort and performance offered by the Asics Gel Dedicate 8. It is truly one of the top-class tennis shoes you[…]
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88
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Optimised for speed and aggressive movements on the court, the Best cushioned tennis shoes felt like one with our feet. Whether we were taking off for a shot, stopping on a sixpence, or making a rapid[…]
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If you are just trying your hand at tennis and aren't ready to invest in proper footwear, we can wholeheartedly recommend the ASICS Gel Dedicate 8. Even though it won't give you the ultimate experienc[…]
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We discovered that with the ASICS Gel Challenger 14, you can get the benefits of a more expensive tennis shoe for only $100! The primary advantage being its fantastic stability for forceful lateral mo[…]
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Dreaming of building up your confidence in swiftly switching directions in court while being shielded from foot discomfort? Your fantasy is a reality with Adidas Solematch Control! With a rubber mater[…]
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A shoe that feels like one with the foot, we believe that the Adidas Ubersonic 4.1 is a successful edition of the brand's popular speed-oriented series. It stays light on foot without sacrificing stab[…]
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78
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The Mizuno Wave Enforce Tour is a tennis shoe that steers the nimble 996 line in an unexpected direction. In one fell swoop, it ties up loose ends between comfort and stability without letting go o[…]
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85
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K-Swiss Hypercourt Express 2 deserves our admiration because of its comfortable, well-cushioned, and lightweight design. This tennis shoe pampered our feet straight from the box and it's the kind of s[…]
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90
Superb!
Mizuno may not be the very first brand you think of when looking for a pair of tennis shoes. But if you give the Wave Enforce Tour a try, we promise that you will be pleasantly surprised. This pair ke[…]
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83
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As a speed-oriented shoe, the Track and XC has met our expectations of lightness and agility. But, boy, did it surprise us with stability and cushioning as well! We applaud ASICS for find[…]
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81
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Marketed as ASICS' most advanced tennis shoe yet, we can attest that the Court FF 3 lives up to that claim! As our playtests and lab results show, it is a highly stable, locked-in shoe that is perfect[…]
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89
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Putting forward a supreme level of stability and cushioning, we believe that ASICS Gel Resolution 9 is one of the pacesetters of today’s tennis game. With its ultimately durable construction, th[…]
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During our on-court testing, we proved that the ASICS Court FF 2 is a high-performance option for aggressive players like Novak Djokovic who want to step their game up a notch. We found that this dyna[…]
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We discovered that Vapour Pro is a treat for quick players eyeing a speedy shoe in a multi-layered supportive build. It takes on the best features of the Vapour X without adding an ounce to its weight[…]
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