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I’ve been wearing the ASICS Solution Speed since it first launched in 2012, and it’s been my go to shoe ever since. So when a new version comes out, I’m always curious about what’s changed and, more importantly, what players will actually feel when they put it on.
In this episode of the Functional Tennis Podcast, I’m joined by Yuhi Tanigaki, Product Manager for Tennis Footwear at ASICS, to break down the development of the new Solution Speed FF4.
In this conversation, we cover:
- What players notice the moment they step into the FF4
- How ASICS improved comfort without adding weight
- The key updates to cushioning, acceleration, and traction
- How long it really takes to develop a modern tennis shoe
- The role of athlete feedback, including insights from Belinda Bencic
- Why the FF4 is an evolution, not a complete redesign
- Who the Solution Speed FF4 is built for
I also share my own early impressions moving from the FF3 to the FF4 and why the Solution Speed line continues to work so well for my game.
This episode is ideal for anyone who’s worn the Solution Speed before, is considering the FF4, or wants to understand how performance tennis shoes are designed.
This is a detailed behind the scenes look at tennis footwear development and a rare insight into how performance products are shaped at the highest level of the sport.
Hope you enjoy
Faboi
