The Official Tennis Thread (Vol. 2024 US Open)

[Sinner]

Just snagged the last 8.5 (sized down 0.5 from my usual 9) pair of the Lunar Ballistecs in White/Lt Crimson from TW.

Not necessarily a bad thing... I felt they ran a tad big.  Width was standard, but length was a bit long.  If you don't have an overly-wide foot, you should be ok. 

 

[lightlotus]

 
Not necessarily a bad thing... I felt they ran a tad big.  Width was standard, but length was a bit long.  If you don't have an overly-wide foot, you should be ok. 

Yeah, from what I've read it's better to size half size down so hopefully it works out.

I think TW even bolded it on their site to size down.

Thanks Sinner.

 

[richiemcfly]

lightlotus Sinner you guys are making me want a pair now.


Come across a DS pair of courtposite in my closet

 

[lightlotus]

@LightLotus @SinnerP you guys are making me want a pair now.


Come across a DS pair of courtposite in my closet

Save your money. With new colorways coming, the prices of older releases will start to plummet 

.

Honestly tho, none of the colorways really wowed me. 

I dream of an iD option...

 

[richiemcfly]

Save your money. With new colorways coming, the prices of older releases will start to plummet  .

Honestly tho, none of the colorways really wowed me. 

I dream of an iD option...

Man, I hope so lol

Going to be hitting the courts again in a few days.

 

[lightlotus]

Man, I hope so lol

Going to be hitting the courts again in a few days.

Yeah, actually the colorway I bought was dropped to $135 as opposed to the original MSRP price.

So they're already dropping. Saw Vapor 9.5s black/orage for $100 on NDC! That's a steal if you ask me, but I wanted the 6 month sole guarantee so I can get my money's worth.  

 

 

[richiemcfly]

Yeah, actually the colorway I bought was dropped to $135 as opposed to the original MSRP price.

So they're already dropping. Saw Vapor 9.5s black/orage for $100 on NDC! That's a steal if you ask me, but I wanted the 6 month sole guarantee so I can get my money's worth.    

I rarely hit as much as I like so the 6 month warranty doesnt serve much of a purpose for me

Wish they had my size for the lunar ballistec in white/ light crimson.

 

[Sinner]

LB's need to be on iD...

I'd be down for a c/w like this...

 

[lightlotus]

 
LB's need to be on iD...

I'd be down for a c/w like this...

Yeah, exactly.

Every since I saw those drawings I really questioned why they didn't make it into production.

Here are some of the other mock ups.

 

[lightlotus]

So I just got my Nike Lunar Ballistecs in from TW. 

Conveniently, I'll be on court today so I'll be writing a quick first impression on them for you guys.

*Definitely size half size down if you can, I'm a 9, but this was my first time buying 8.5 for tennis shoes.

Quick on feet pic.

 

[richiemcfly]

So I just got my Nike Lunar Ballistecs in from TW. 



Conveniently, I'll be on court today so I'll be writing a quick first impression on them for you guys.

*Definitely size half size down if you can, I'm a 9, but this was my first time buying 8.5 for tennis shoes.
Quick on feet pic.

the CW that I wanted . I'm hitting the courts today too for the second day in a row in the 3.3

 

[lightlotus]

the CW that I wanted

. I'm hitting the courts today too for the second day in a row in the 3.3

 Sorry man, I'll definitely keep an eye out for you.

IIRC, size 9? so I'll look for a 8.5.

Nice, we should have a NT Tennis thread tournament or hitting session. How cool would that be

 

[richiemcfly]

 Sorry man, I'll definitely keep an eye out for you.

IIRC, size 9? so I'll look for a 8.5.

Nice, we should have a NT Tennis thread tournament or hitting session. How cool would that be

I'll need a 9. usually a 9.5 in most shoes


EDIT found a pair

I'll hold off for a bit

 

[Sinner]

Damn, time to chuck those Vapors! 

 

[lightlotus]

I'll need a 9. usually a 9.5 in most shoes

EDIT found a pair

I'll hold off for a bit

Oh okay awesome.

Glad weather's clearing up, enjoy the weather guys ! 

 

 
Damn, time to chuck those Vapors! 

Haha, I finally decided to retire them since they had holes in the toeboxes from drag.

I still like using them cause of that adaptive fit, really works well.

 

[lightlotus]

Quick first impressions on LBs:

Pros:

• Lightest shoe I've worn, hardly notice them on.
• Lunarlon cushioning feels bouncy and dynamic.
• Adaptive fit (similar to Vapors); molding to feet provide secure ride.
• Synthetic upper feels plush, but supportive.
• 6-month XDR sole guarantee.
• Absolutely no break-in required.

Cons:

• First and foremost, Nike what ... $165 MSRP? 
  
• Sole thickness: rides a tad taller than Vapors, but it really shouldn't affect much.
• Ventilation: has been noted to be an issue for some, but this will vary.
• Sizing: can be tough esp. for people with wide feet, these run long (size down 0.5 minimum).
• Sliding on hard court seems almost too easy with the XDR outsole

I predict I'll like these better than the Vapor Tour 9s over time as I get used to the shoe.

Very impressive, if Nike priced these similarly to the Vapors they would have a grand slam.

 

[The_Isomotion31]

So one of the adaptive fit shoe lace eyelet on my CB 4.3s snapped on me this weekend. I sent it in to Nike on a prayer. If not I told them to donate them if they couldn't do anything for me.

Totally thinking of trying out a pair of venomenons for tennis. lol.

 

[richiemcfly]

lightlotus thanks for the review

 

[Sinner]

Talked about this in the Nike Tennis thread, but hit some balls in some 2008 AT1's today.  Outsole's a bit thin and lacks cushioning, but nothing like the fit of a proper mid-cut! 

Dirty public courts though... 

 Brown scuffs on my white outsole... 

 

[richiemcfly]

Talked about this in the Nike Tennis thread, but hit some balls in some 2008 AT1's today.  Outsole's a bit thin and lacks cushioning, but nothing like the fit of a proper mid-cut! 

Dirty public courts though...   Brown scuffs on my white outsole... 

damn that sucks. I've been playing on public courts latetly.

 

[lightlotus]

 
Talked about this in the Nike Tennis thread, but hit some balls in some 2008 AT1's today.  Outsole's a bit thin and lacks cushioning, but nothing like the fit of a proper mid-cut! 

Dirty public courts though... 

 Brown scuffs on my white outsole... 

Yikes, I can relate 

...toeboxes of the new LBs have been scuffed to death already.

The synthetic is actually harder to clean than Vapors, might also be that I chose the white colorway.

Side-note: I met this 50-year old coach sponsored by Nike and she straight up told me "make sure you switch between shoes...I went through LBs in 4 weeks".

Wish I was sponsored...then durability goes out the window entirely!

 

[Sinner]

To be fair, I can probably clean the outsole with some wet-wipes or whatever, but I'm just too lazy... 

Anyway...

 

[Sinner]

 

[osh kosh bosh]

this girl Gennie is canada's new sweetheart, hopefully she isn't all hype.

 

[Sinner]

Right now, she is... a bit.  The WTA loves her and is over-promoting her... I don't have anything against her, but it's getting to a point where it's off-putting. Oh well.