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David Ferrer hit the clay in Madrid wearing Lotto’s handsome new Graphic Crew and Short. Sergiy Stakovsky, Ferrer’s next opponent, did the same. It’ll be an all-Lotto event. Looking forward to seeing what they show up in tonight.
The white with cyan shirt pictured here (taken in Monte Carlo) also come in Fanta orange and white with black accents. It’s available as a polo as well. The crew cut and neckline mimic the style of a soccer (aka football) jersey, something I’ve seen becoming popular on court since 2009.
The top is $43 USD and shorts, $40 (elastic waist and built in brief). The discreet dotted graphic on the shirt is also at the top back of the shorts. Nice touch. The coordinating wristbands are $23
So what’ll it be guys? Maybe they mix up the color scheme a bit but the blue and white does look sooo good against the clay.
Dunlop tennis has signed Tim Smycek, a hot-on-court Milwaukee native, to a racquet deal. His win last week against Donald Young in the 2011 USTA French Open Wild Card Playoffs earned him the coveted ticket to Roland Garros.
“Tim is a great signing for Dunlop,” said Kai Nitche, Vice President and General Manager of Dunlop Racket Sports. “He possesses the key characteristics we look for in our Tour Team members; he works extremely hard both on and off-court, he’s dedicated, and he pulls through in clutch situations. It’s been a pleasure to work with him thus far, and we wish him well as he continues his climb up the ATP World Tour rankings.”
The 23 year old trains at the Saddlebrook Resort in Tampa and now makes his second appearance in a Grand Slam main draw; he won the USTA playoff last August to get into the US Open. This year he’s continued his upward momentum by reaching the quarters in San Jose in February and the second round in Indian Wells after qualifying for the main draw.
Smycek currently wears adidas apparel and footwear. Yeah, you’re right, he’s hot off court too
ASICS has released four new tennis shoes for 2011. I have never worn a pair of ASICS so I can’t vouch for them personally but a review of chat on past lines comes up glowing. Comfort and cushioning are recurring words. I know players who swear by them for those reasons.
The new tennis line-up starts with the flagship GEL-Resolution 3 for $115 USD offering synthetic leather with form fitting support and stability. Pictured above is one of the women’s models. It also comes in white with purple accents. An impact guidance system is said to enhance the foot’s natural gait cycle and heel clutch system insures feet stay put. There is a six-month outsole guarantee on this shoe. The men’s version is 13.7 oz and women’s is 11.9 oz. Men’s colors: black with yellow accents and white with red accents.
The GEL-Challenger 8 is $20 less than the Resolution 3. Priced at $95, this shoe is made of synthetic leather and mesh and offers GEL cushioned comfort and support, including personal heel fit without the extra bells and whistles and without the six month guarantee. A men’s version is pictured right in black and lime. It’s also available in white with black. In women’s it comes in white with fashionable maui blue or boysenberry accents.
The GEL-Game 3, $75, is a mid-level shoe for players who want to be light on their feet. The men’s is 12.6 oz and women’s 10.4 oz. Again, fewer of the extras but a solid tennis shoe. Men’s also comes in white with crimson. Women’s: white with purple or white with green.
The GEL-Dedicate 2 , $65 is the least expensive version in the new ASICS line-up (not pictured). It is also the lightest shoe. Women’s: white with blue. Men’s: white with charcoal.
Find more info at ASICS (there is a store locater there) or buy at Tennis-Warehouse (men’s or women’s) or tennis retailers world wide. BTW Tennis-Warehouse offers a site 6 month sole warranty on ALL of these shoes. That’s pretty nice for those of us that chew through shoes.
Athletic DNA has released a new line of tennis shirts for 2011 including the Eclipse T in blue and black, pictured here on South African Kevin Anderson. This shirt is part of Athletic DNA’s Training Line, designed for the workouts that take you to and through matches.
Also in the group are the Impact and Ignite; all three use graffiti artist styled spilled paint graphics on performance material (quick to dry, UV protection, anti bacterial).
For the guy who wants that edgy look you just can’t get with a tidy polo.
Are you old enough to remember Jack Purcell’s on court? Well they’re back and designed for TODAY’s tennis game. Really. The Harvard University tennis team is wearing them this Spring if you want to check them out in action.
The new Converse Jack Purcell Evo features Jack Purcell heritage in a high-tech reincarnation using current Nike technologies.
The shoe is classic in styling but fitted with the latest in Nike Flywire making it far lighter than the shoe of old. Click on the images here to blow them up.
The Evo combines on-court benefits like breathability, increased support for lateral movement and Nike Lunarlon foam for a light, bouncy feel, all while featuring the big trademark “smile” on the toe. Kinda retro, kinda not…in a good way.
The new to market tennis shoe will be available in crimson (that’s Harvard’s color) and white as pictured here in stores and online February 15, 2011 through the fall. More information on the JP Evo and images are below. MSRP $110.00. Unisex.
Find a retailer at Converse or buy after Feb. 15 at Tennis Warehouse and other online tennis retailers. Tennis-Warehouse is accepting pre-orders.
Are you old enough to remember Jack Purcell’s on court? Well they’re back and designed for TODAY’s tennis game. Really. The Harvard University tennis team is wearing them this Spring if you want to check them out in action.
The new Converse Jack Purcell Evo features Jack Purcell heritage in a high-tech reincarnation using current Nike technologies.
The shoe is classic in styling but fitted with the latest in Nike Flywire making it far lighter than the shoe of old. Click on the images here to blow them up.
The Evo combines on-court benefits like breathability, increased support for lateral movement and Nike Lunarlon foam for a light, bouncy feel, all while featuring the big trademark “smile” on the toe. Kinda retro, kinda not…in a good way.
The new to market tennis shoe will be available in crimson (that’s Harvard’s color) and white as pictured here in stores and online February 15, 2011 through the fall. More information on the JP Evo and images are below. MSRP $110.00. Unisex.
Find a retailer at Converse or buy after Feb. 15 at Tennis Warehouse and other online tennis retailers.
Philip Kohlschreiber wore the new-for-Spring 2011 Wilson Collins Crew and Brisben Shirt at the Australian Open. Pictured here, as at AO, he wears it in white, intense lime and bark brown, all laser cut, no sew seams, with a nice soft feel and body mapping for heat management. The Brisben polo in the group is sharp as well. I actually prefer it over the crew.
The unique design and color combination (also in red, black and white) here give this look energy on its own. The brown very effectively tones down the dash of bright.
I’ve heard differing opinions on this color combination but for a guy that just doesn’t feel right in a solid jazzy bright but wants something a little more modern than a straight-forward solid, this is a good and very comfortable option. That said, these shorts would, of course, look great with a solid white shirt.
Look also for the matching Collins hoodie and Flinders pant to pull it all together.
You can’t help but notice Andy Roddick’s seriously red tennis shoes. Flash-ehh? There’s a women’s version as well, though a tad more subdued. If you want the full blast ladies, go with a men’s size like many women already do.
Andy Roddick’s shoes are the new Babolat Propulse 3, the third reincarnation of the Propulse, $109. The women’s version is the the Lady 3, $104 (USD). This is a solid but lightweight and breathable performance shoe. The velcro belts, as I call them, are great for securing the shoe for a snug feeling, very custom fit. Michelin man soles offer durability and traction.
IMG Worldwide recently announced that Kei Nishikori of Japan (currently #82 in the world) has signed a 5 year apparel agreement with UNIQLO Co. He wore the line for the first time earlier this year at the Aircel Chennai Open in India and is currently wearing it at the Australian Open. The shorts mirror the shirt’s design. It’s a straightforward, clean look.
Nishikori trains at the Bradenton Florida IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy and is coached by Dante Bottini and Brad Gilbert.
UNIQLO Japan plans a more detailed announcement at the end of the month. The tennis apparel is not yet available in the US but may be later in the year.
Getty Images. Image reproduced with permission from IMG Tennis.
Say goodbye to the argyle. adidas has unveiled plans for Andy Murray’s tennis style in Australia and it’s a strong step in a better direction in my humble opinion. Above is the SS11 Barricade tennis outfit, The style comes in two color ways, intense green and black, as above, and pure white with intense green detail (likely for day matches).
The apparel incorporates adidas’ ForMotion technology that enhances freedom of movement by moving naturally with the body. Bonded seams and collar mean less skin friction and a more technical look. ClimaCool ensures breathability in high heat. The shorts pockets are lined with towel fabric to help keep hands dry. A special elastic tape keeps the waistband smooth.
Murray’s footwear, the Barricade 6, reflects his new outfit. The 6 is the newest version of the continually reinvented, improved and very popular Barricade tennis shoe. This is a limited edition shoe that features Murray’s signature on the insole. $115 USD.
Fernando Verdasco will take a page from Nadal’s technicolor style book at this year’s Australian Open adding a blast of oh-so-trendy pink to his on-courtdrobe.* Verdasco’s look is from adidas’ adizero collection which blends the performance and comfort adidas fans crave.
The adizero line is made of super lightweight fabric designed to keep you from overheating (a must in the scorching Australian heat). A smooth waistband on the shorts provides better fit and feel. I never thought about it myself but a flat band would of course be more comfortable than a cinched drawstring — unless of course you are working a bit of a joe.
Verdasco, will play in this fresh pink crew with a white based version as an alternative. The design is a sublimated off center brushstroke style x accented with intense green, yellow and black. I’m thinking the pink is going to be a young-guns look only; fits with Nando’s fresh mohawk (not pictured) for sure. The polo style in the group offered in green, black and white is a good alternative for terminally pinkophobic men. Jo Wilfried Tsonga will wear the green polo version (not saying he doesn’t like pink).
Verdasco’s tennis shoes are the feather pink and black adizero Feather, lightweight, all-court in an athletic frame that offers good stability as well as heel cushioning. “I need a shoe that can get me through matches that can sometimes last up to four hours,” said Verdasco. “The longer I’m on court the lighter I need my shoe to be so I don’t get tired out…[T]he adizero Feather is the perfect solution.”
