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Asics Gel Rocket 9

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The Asics Gel Rocket 9 indoor court shoes. They are part of the long-running Asics Gel Rocket line. In 2021, these were replaced in the Asics lineup by the Asics Gel Rocket 10.

Asics Gel Rocket 9

The Asics Gel Rocket 9 are marketed by Asics as volleyball shoes, but they are commonly used for other indoor court sports including squash and badminton.

In the squash world, the Gel Rocket line is known as being good value for money. These shoes are certainly popular at the club level because of their price point, but the quality is good enough that many professional squash players use the Gel Rocket line.

These are the ninth iteration of the Gel Rocket range, and they were first spotted in May of 2019. The prior versions are the Asics Gel Rocket 8, and before that the Asics Gel Rocket 7.

Asics Gel Rocket 9 Men White Gold

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Product Info

Release year: 2020
Price: $70

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Here is some product information from Asics.com.

With exceptional fit, enhanced traction and upgraded, shock-absorbing cushioning, our GEL-Rocket® 8 model is a top-level shoe at an entry-level price. Known as a longtime favorite of beginner and intermediate court players, the latest GEL-Rocket® incarnation features our stabilizing Trusstic System® technology, gum rubber on the outsole for unparalleled traction and our signature forefoot GEL® technology cushioning. Weight: 11.9 oz.

The Asics Gel Rocket 9 come in a men’s version and a women’s version.

Asics Gel Rocket 9 Review and Unboxing

Here’s an unboxing of the Gel Rocket 9s. They are good-looking shoes in person. One cosmetic difference of these shoes versus the Gel Rocket 8s is the “GEL-ROCKET” label on the heel of the shoe.

Here’s my review of the Asics Gel Rocket 9. In a nutshell, these are very similar to the prior model, so if you liked the Asics Gel Rocket 8, the 9 is going to suit you just fine. The feel is very similar.

Some other points:

  • I feel the outer sole of each shoe is ‘banked’ on the outside, which feels like an intentional design decision to help you push off laterally
  • As usual, the Rockets do not have an easily removable insole. You can remove it but it’s glued down and you have to rip it out
  • These weighed 372 grams on my home scale (size US 11.5)
  • If you’re looking for a cheaper shoe, try the Asics Gel Upcourt
  • If you’re willing to spend a little more, try the Asics Gel Tactic 2, which are a nice step up.

Asics Gel Rocket 9 — Men

Black with a dash of pink:

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Product Info

Release year: 2020
Price: €60

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Spotted

George Parker rolling with these in Qatar 2020:

Diego Elias at the 2022 British Open:

Mazen Hesham too:


Black and yellow:

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Release year: 2020
Price: €60

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Black and red:

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Spotted

Iker Pajeres at the 2021 Black Ball Open:


Blue and light blue:

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Release year: 2020
Price: €60

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White and blue:

White and blue:

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Spotted

Patrick Rooney:

Patrick-Rooney-Black-Ball-2021

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Racket: Probably Unsquashable Tour-Tec Pro painted black
Location: 2021 Black Ball Open Men


White and gold:

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Release year: 2020
Price: $70

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White and navy, spotted March 2020:

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Release year: 2020
Price: €59

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White and red:

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White, black, and what looks like a gold color.

Asics Gel Rocket 9 White

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Spotted

Faraz Khan in 2021:

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Racket: Head Graphene 360+ Radical 135
Location: 2021 World Championships [Men]


“Speed Red” and black:

Asics Gel Rocket 9 Red

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Black:

Asics Gel Rocket 9 Black

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Spotted

Mazen Hesham had these at the 2019 Channel Vas tournament:

Mazen Hesham VAS 2019

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Racket: Eye V.Lite 125
Location: 2019 Channel Vas


Mohamed El Shorbagy at the 2023 Black Ball:

Mohamed-Elshorbagy-2023

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Racket: Tecnifibre Carboflex X-Top 125
Location: 2023 Black Ball Open Men


This color scheme is called “Electric Blue Sour Yuzu”. Interesting. This one was spotted at PDH Sports in the UK.

Asics Gel Rocket 9

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Black and Blue:

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Spotted

Nathan Lake at the 2021 British Open:

Asics Gel Rocket 9 — Women

Some new colors spotted in August 2020.

Black / Light Blue

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Release year: 2020
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Black / Pink

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White / Light Blue

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Spotted

Olivia Blatchford Clyne at the 2021 Black Ball:

Olivia-Blatchford-Clyne-Black-Ball-2021

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Racket: Harrow Vapor Ultralite
Location: 2021 Black Ball Open Women


White / Navy

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This color scheme was spotted early in 2020:

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This is another one spotted in 2020:

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Here are some women’s Gel Rocket 9 shoes, which were spotted back in 2019 at realvolleyball.com.

Black and White:

Asics Gel Rocket 9 Women Black

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White and Black:

Asics Gel Rocket 9 Women White Black

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Asics Blue and White:

Asics Gel Rocket 9 Women Blue White

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Spotted

Mohamed El Sherbini had these at the 2021 Black Ball Open:


White and Classic Red:

Asics Gel Rocket 9 Women White Red

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White and Dive Blue:

Asics Gel Rocket 9 Women White Blu

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Spotted

Joshna Chinappa was wearing this model in 2021 I think:

Joshna-Chinappa-Black-Ball-2021

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Racket: Tecnifibre Carboflex Airshaft 125
Location: 2021 Black Ball Open Women


This is a pink and black one:

Asics Gel Rocket 9 Women 2019 Pink Black

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Thanks

Thanks to Keir and Dan for the tips on these shoes!

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Comments

  1. KW says

    (August 12, 2021)

    Diego Elias wearing Black Gel Rockets at the Manchester Open 2021.

    Reply
  2. Dan says

    (May 7, 2019)

    Found the women’s version, and it looks like they have more colors than the men’s version:

    https://www.realvolleyball.com/womens/asics-womens-gel-rocket-9/

    Reply
    • Pierre says

      (May 8, 2019)

      Thanks Dan, added!

      Reply

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