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Asics Gel Fastball 3

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The Asics Gel Fastball 3 squash shoes. These indoor court shoes are the successor to the Asics Gel Fastball 2. The Fastball line has been popular with squash players.

Here’s an unboxing I did:

Here’s a good look at the shoes (in German):

Asics Gel Fastball 3 – 2021

Men

Reborn Blue / White

I like this blue, white and orange color scheme.

Image via handballshop.com →

Product Info

Release year: 2021
Price: €108

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Women

Image via handballshop.com →

Product Info

Release year: 2021
Price: €108

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Asics Gel Fastball 3 – 2020

Men

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Product Info

Release year: 2020
Price: €110

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Women

Image via handballshop.com →

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Release year: 2020
Price: €110

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Asics Gel Fastball 3 – 2019 Models

Men

Here’s a new cosmetic for 2019 that I just spotted at PDH Sports in the UK. This colourway is called “Lake Drive / Sour Yuzu”.

Product Info

Release year: 2019

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Buy (US): amazon.com | squashgear.com


Spotted

Mahesh Mangaonkar at the 2020 Black Ball:

Photo via Black Ball 2020 →

Racket: Tecnifibre Carboflex Airshaft 125
Location: 2020 Black Ball Open


Women

Here’s a women’s one from 2019. Black, yellow and pink:

Asics Gel Fastball 3

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Spotted

Camille Serme has these:

Asics Gel Fastball 3 – 2018 Models

Men

The 2018 model in black and orange. I might have to get this one.

Asics Gel Fastball 3

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Spotted

Mohamed El Shorbagy is using this one. Here he is at the World Series Finals in 2018:

Shorbagy Asics Gel Fastball 3

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Youssef Soliman was wearing these at the 2018 Black Ball Open:

Youssef Soliman 2018

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Mazen Hesham had the Asics Gel Fastball 3 at the 2019 British Open:

Mazen Hesham 2019 British Open Day 1

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Another 2018 model that looks green and black:

Asics Gel Fastball 3

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Women

Here’s the 2018 model in light blue I guess?

Asics Gel Fastball 3

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Spotted

Salma Hany was spotted with these at the 2019 TOC:

Salma Hany 2019 TOC

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Racket: Harrow Vapor
Location: 2019 Tournament of Champions

Here’s Millie Tomlinson in 2019:

Millie Tomlinson 2019 Black Ball

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Racket: Dunlop Precision Ultimate
Location: 2019 Black Ball Open


2017 Models

Men

The 2017 model:

Asics Gel Fastball 3 Men

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Spotted

The Shorbagy brothers have been wearing these recently. Here they are at the 2017 US Open:

Marwan El Shorbagy 2017 US Open

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Mohamed El Shorbagy 2017 US Open

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Women

Here’s the 2017 women’s model:

Asics Gel Fastball 3 Women

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Spotted

Hania El Hammamy at the 2019 TOC:

Hania El Hammamy 2019 TOC

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Racket: Tecnifibre Carboflex X-Speed 125
Location: 2019 Tournament of Champions

Joelle King too:

Joelle King 2019 TOC

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Racket: Head Graphene Touch Speed 135 Slimbody
Location: 2019 Tournament of Champions

Jasmine Hutton too:

Jasmine-Hutton-2019-Pyramids

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Racket: Victor IP 10
Location: 2019 Women’s World Championships


Thanks

Thanks to John, Sanna, Darrell and D-Man for the tips!

Filed Under: Asics Squash Shoes, Squash Shoes Tagged With: Hania El Hammamy, Joelle Kong, Marwan El Shorbagy, Millie Tomlinson, Mohamed El Shorbagy, Salma Hany, Youssef Soliman

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Comments

  1. B says

    (October 16, 2020)

    hi, what’s the general view on these? i just don’t think they’re as good as the original Fastball shoe

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  2. Feroze Gulzar says

    (February 13, 2020)

    Can anyone compare Salming Kobra 1 size to Fastball 3. I wear a uk10 kobra, shd I get same size in fastball 3?

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    • Håvard says

      (February 15, 2020)

      I play with the Kobra 1 (mid) version and the Fastball 3, both in a UK size 9. The Fastball is definitely snugger (as most of the Asics tend to be, the Kobra is a pretty roomy shoe), but unless you feel like your Kobras are already on the tight side I’d recommend sticking with the same size. Good luck!

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      • Feroze Gulzar says

        (February 15, 2020)

        Thanks. That really helps. So basically I don’t have to worry about finding the fastballs too big? If anything they could be snugger than the Kobras?

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  3. D-Man says

    (May 27, 2019)

    New color available:

    https://www.pdhsports.com/imgs/products/uk/950_constW/SMAC13396~fastball3lakedrive_P1.jpg

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    • Pierre says

      (May 28, 2019)

      Thanks D-Man, they’re posted above!

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  4. Pierre-Marc Lefebvre says

    (May 24, 2019)

    Very direct feel. Not much cushioning. To hard for my old back ! Still good shoe, very light !

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  5. Dave says

    (March 8, 2019)

    I’ve just finished using a pair of the 2018 black/orange shoes…

    Overall to me these feel ‘cheaper’ than previous Asics I’ve had and I won’t be buying them again.. they are lightweight and haven’t had any issues with durability, but I’m not convinced they offer enough support for me and feel quite ‘slipper’ like…

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    • D-Man says

      (March 8, 2019)

      I would consider everything you mentioned to be by-design and for me, positive! Lightweight, durable, medium-level support, and slipper-like!

      I find they provide ample support but if you want more, then you’re looking at the Blast range or something from another brand.

      Vendors are running out of the FB3 so I thought I’d try the Salming Hawk. Friends have told me they are “low to the ground” and “slipper-like”. So far, compared to the FB3, they are like wearing winter boots. Granted, I have only used them once, but the other thing I was told was “they break-in in less than 10 minutes”. Anyways, I was able to find one more pair of FB3 in 9.5 so that should tie me over until the FB4 comes out later this year. Just have to hope they bring them to North America again next year.

      Thanks for your feedback. It is clear we’re all different animals with different preferences.

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  6. B says

    (January 1, 2019)

    Really like the look of the white / light blue ladies models. Is there any difference between the men’s shoe and the ladies shoe? or is it just a marketing thing.

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    • Pierre says

      (January 1, 2019)

      I think it’s just a marketing thing, however men’s and ladies sizes are different. You can convert them with this chart:

      http://www.i18nguy.com/l10n/shoes.html#adult

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      • B says

        (January 2, 2019)

        Thanks for the link – so if I read correctly, sizes in europe are the same for men and women? Thanks!

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        • Pierre says

          (January 2, 2019)

          Ah – yes!

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  7. George says

    (August 31, 2018)

    I would know this shoes are availabe in USA

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    • Jason Kim says

      (August 31, 2018)

      george, controlthet has them here

      https://www.controlthet.com/asics-gel-fastball-3-black-shocking-orange-indoor-court-shoes/

      I got them shipped to Korea so I assume they can ship to the US just fine.

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  8. D-Man says

    (July 31, 2018)

    Shocking orange model now available in Canada:

    https://www.controlthet.com/asics-gel-fastball-3-black-shocking-orange-indoor-court-shoes/

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    • Pierre says

      (July 31, 2018)

      Added, thanks

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  9. Olubunmi says

    (July 10, 2018)

    Hello guys..
    Please I wanna know which is the overall better “squash shoe” between the new asics gel blast FF and the new asics gel fastball 3 2018 model (black and orange colour).
    Which would u recommend for a squash player. Looking at Court grip, Durability, support and comfort… all those things etc.
    Thanks.

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  10. Olubunmi says

    (July 3, 2018)

    Hello guys..
    Please I wanna know which is the overall better “squash shoe” between the new asics gel blast FF and the new asics gel fastball 3 2018 model (black and orange colour).
    Which would u recommend for a squash player. Looking at Court grip, Durability, support and comfort… all those things etc.
    Thanks.

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  11. D-Man says

    (May 30, 2018)

    New colors:

    https://www.handballshop.com/asics-gel-fastball-3-e712n-001.html

    https://www.handballshop.com/asics-gel-fastball-3-women-e762n-400.html

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    • D-Man says

      (May 30, 2018)

      Also:

      http://asics.scene7.com/is/image/asics/E712N_9093_0010298462_RT?$zoom$

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    • Pierre says

      (May 31, 2018)

      Thanks D-Man! I’ve added them

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  12. MW says

    (February 15, 2018)

    Moved from Gel Fireblast to these recently. I can usually step into a pair of Asics without any problems, but these have given me blisters on the balls of both feet.

    Wondering if anyone else has experienced this – or maybe just me??

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    • D-Man says

      (February 15, 2018)

      I have not noticed the Fastball 3 to be any better or worse than other shoes with respect to blisters or calluses. And I’ve used pretty much every Asics and Salming shoe.

      I am prone to calluses on the balls of my feet in all court shoes. I combat this by taping during play and shaving the calluses off in between play. I use Trusox to prevent slippage as much as possible and am also using an aftermarket insole (superfeet orange) to provide more of an arch (takes some pressure off the ball of foot) and greater cushioning in the ball of foot area.

      Hope this is helpful.

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      • MW says

        (February 15, 2018)

        Thanks – that sounds really interesting.

        I put a new set of Sorbothane Pro insoles in before anything else, but I might give the Trusox a try…. never had this problem before 🙁

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        • Tor says

          (February 15, 2019)

          Karakal also makes anti slip socks and doesn’t cost a fortune like truesox. If I forget my karakal socks at home and play with normal socks it just feels plain wrong.

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      • Joao says

        (February 8, 2019)

        Have you tried the Salming Hawk? If so, what is your opinion between those and these! 😜. Thanks

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  13. D-Man says

    (September 27, 2017)

    I think Mo Elshorbagy is wearing these at the NetSuite Open.

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    • Pierre says

      (September 28, 2017)

      #ONOSquash17 Quarterfinal Result: [2] @MoElshorbagy ?? 3-0 [7] @DarylSelby ?? 11-5, 13-11, 11-6 (50m) pic.twitter.com/rEPygpoMcx

      — Oracle NetSuite Open (@ONOSquash) September 28, 2017

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      • D-Man says

        (October 9, 2017)

        Marwan, too, now, at the U.S. Open.

        Anybody going to Europe want to get me a pair?

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  14. D-Man says

    (June 22, 2017)

    Apparently, we’re not getting these in North America this year. Bummer. PDHSports has them but its £40 to send them over here (plus whatever border patrol decides to tack on).

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  15. B says

    (June 9, 2017)

    these look really cool, i’m still using the fastball 1 though (bought a good few pairs of them before they stopped making them!!!!)

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