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9 responses to “Asics Gel Fastball 2”

1. Ryan

   March 2, 2017

   Just bought a pair of these for 1 55 including delivery. Nice upgrade from the rocket 7s but a bulky so I would say less speed more comfort

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   1. b

      March 3, 2017

      Bulky? seriously? I have the fastball 1 and it’s definitely not bulky.

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      1. Rod

         March 3, 2017

         I’ve been using this shoe for the last month and I like it. Definitely not bulky for a squash shoe. It is quite wide at the ball of the foot which I guess might make it look bulky but in reality this is a pretty light squash shoe.

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      2. Ryan

         March 4, 2017

         It’s an opinion, to me so far they have felt more bulky than my previous shoes.

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      3. D-Man

         April 1, 2017

         I have had both pairs (Fastball 1 & 2) and by no means is the 2 a bulky shoe. However, the 1 is definitely a more minimal shoe than the 2. There is noticeably less padding in the forefoot in the 1, and it fits tighter. I have to pull the laces tighter on the 2 so that my foot doesn’t move within the shoe on hard lunges. I don’t know if there is a weight difference between the two models. If there is, I am not really noticing it. Both pairs are substantially less bulky than the Blast series of which I’ve worn the 4/5/7.

         If you’re in Canada, it’s getting harder to find this shoe in the popular sizes (9/10). I got mine from ATR Sports for a good price. https://atrsports.com/product/asics-gel-fastball-2-mens-shoe-vermilion/.

         Hope this information is helpful.

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2. Rahul

   August 31, 2016

   Just saw these in a store in Helsinki. They feel like the stripped down version of its predecessor and it reflects in its launch pricing. (Approx €15-20 cheaper than what the fastball 1 launched at). I felt the Rhyno skin( in the Fb-1) actually served well and gave the front part of the shoe a great hold. The new version is lighter but I am not convinced on the support to the toes with the material they have used. I am surely buying another pair of the price down Fastball 1 (still €20-30 cheaper and in my view, a way superior shoe)

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3. D-Man

   August 24, 2016

   At the Hong Kong Open, Mohamed Elshorbagy using the original Fastball and Marwan Elshorbagy using the new Fastball-2.

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   1. Pierre

      August 24, 2016

      Thanks D-Man, added that color to the post!

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4. Bernard

   June 18, 2016

   Nice colour design, they do look a little bulkier than the original though, let’s see what they’re like

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