![]() ![]() Even though the shoe is lighter, they still were very nicely cushioned after a long squash session on court. I didn’t notice any strain on my knees or anything unusual like that. Number three, the cushioning was very nice. I’m going to compare that to the Gel Rocket: it has what feels like more cushioning but you feel a little less stable, a little higher off the ground - maybe something that would be great in volleyball let’s say but in a sport like squash where you’re trying to stay low to the ground and move side to side more, this shoe provides a lot more feel on the court. When you wear this you feel low to the ground. That compares - that’s about 30 grams lighter than ASICS’s standard- bearer - this is one of the most popular shoes in the world, the ASICS Gel Rocket, which is less expensive. 346 grams was the weight of one of these shoes. ![]() I’ve been testing it out for about a month now and I’m going to give you my feedback on the shoe and explain why I think so many pros are wearing it. This shoe is used by many of the top squash players in the world. ![]() For the player that is looking for a high performance, light indoor court shoe but doesn’t want to completely sacrifice cushioning the Asics GEL-Fastball 2 are an excellent choice.A quick review of the ASICS Gel Fastball 3. They are not as light or as low profile as the Blade they are relatively light, offer improved lateral support and improved comfort due to the addition of the forefoot GEL. While they do not provide the same cushioning and durability of the Blast they are better than the Blade in both departments. The Fastball 2 are an excellent mid-way point between the Blast and the Blade. I find that lateral support is better in the Fastball as the sole of the shoe is wider through the forefoot area proving a more stable platform. The Fastball 2 have GEL in the forefoot and rearfoot. There is no GEL in the forefoot area of the Blade. The Blade are designed for lightning quick movement around the court. In comparison to the Blade, The Fastball’s are heavier than the Blade. The trade off to the extra cushioning is the weight of the shoe and the extra height of the shoe. While both the Blast and the Fastball 2 feature GEL in both the forefoot and heel area the Blast has more of it. The Fastball are lower to the court so I do think lateral support is a little better in the Fastball 2 but it is good in both overall. Both grip the court really well and lateral support is good in both. In comparison to the new model of the Blast, the Blast 7 the Fastball’s are definitely lighter. There are some real differences between the Fastball and the Blast and the Blade. They do feature Asics’s GEL cushioning system in both the forefoot and heel. Lateral support is excellent and they are light so they will help you get around the court quickly. The Fastball 2 are a high performance shoe. I find Mike’s analysis to be pretty spot on. The Fastball 2 is an obvious choice for anyone who has previously enjoyed Asics footwear, and a new option for those seeking more durability out of a high performance shoe.” The break-in phase was minimal and there were no problems with slippery soles. Despite this reinforced support, the shoe is still incredibly light and barely noticeable when moving around court, which is always a good sign. The mold also easily accommodated my slightly wide foot, which has sometimes been a problem as well. There is more support in the metatarsal area, which had been a bit thin in the past and could lead to some foot pain. Having recently worn the Blade and Fastball 1's, there was no major shock transitioning to the Fastball 2. “The Fastball 2 is the latest incarnation of the Asics model that bridges the gap between the ultra-light Blade and bulkier new Blast models. Here is Mike’s report on the Asics GEL Fastball 2: Mike has played in Asics Blast 4, Blast 5, Blast 6, Blade 4 and the original Fastball so he is able to compare them to many of Asics most commonly used models for squash. Mike McCue, one of our sponsored athletes recently switched from the original Fastball to the new Fastball 2 and he was kind enough to provide feedback on them. They are light, comfortable, low to the court and offer excellent lateral stability. The Fastball 2 pick up right where the original Fastball left off. They are indeed quite light and keep the player very close to the court. They were an excellent alternative to the Blast 6 for those that were looking for a lighter, lower profile shoe. The original Fastball were a well-received shoe for us. Review A Review of the Asics Gel-Fastball 2 Harrow Jonathon Power Custom Vibe Squash Racquet.
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