mizuno wave gate II or an asics gel model?

**ericbaquiran** · 09-11-2007, 03:39 AM

Get the model # (should be on the box or under the tongue of the shoe, for example, Gel Rocket has model BN-604). Make a few calls to the Toby's branches around Metro Manila and hope they have the model/size in stock.

**Lefty23** · 09-11-2007, 03:51 AM

Planet Sports everywhere

**ayanpatwick** · 09-12-2007, 10:26 AM

there are no asics indoor gel shoes on planet sports trinoma...

maybe i'll be going to mall of asia tomorrow and canvass for a better price on asics gel... maybe i'll try gel tactic.

@ericbaquiran

is there still a 50% sale at toby's park square?

**ayanpatwick** · 09-16-2007, 07:23 AM

anybody tried asics gel lightning? because I already bought it but haven't tried it yet. the I ran out of sizes in gel rocket and tactic when I looked at tobys park square and mostly it is already in women's.

**therock** · 09-19-2007, 01:27 AM

This model used to be one of the high end series. Great gel cushioning and after break, it gets comfortable.

**ericbaquiran** · 09-19-2007, 01:42 AM

because I already bought it but haven't tried it yet.

i hope you mean you haven't used it in a game yet BUT did a couple of lunges or sidesteps before you bought it...

**ayanpatwick** · 09-20-2007, 10:03 AM

oh sorry for that! hehehe!

yeah that's what I mean.

anyways, already tried it in the court and I really feel the comfort in it plus very light compared to my old shoes.

i've been to sm yesterday and the other asics shoe that I was talking about when I was at trinoma was the asics gel EX II... I think it's a new model, but I'm already happy with my gel lightning.

**jaymz** · 09-27-2007, 07:41 AM

How much is it? What are the other asics and mizuno you saw and their prices?

I'm also planning to buy this weekend. I initially considered buying yonex SHB-90M but was set back by the price of it, P3,990 at Chris Sports. Also, I read several reviews here that yonex shoes are not durable.

Thanks!

**Lefty23** · 09-27-2007, 07:05 PM

The high-end Yonex shoes are very durable.

**RSLdude** · 10-11-2007, 10:35 AM

Originally Posted by Lefty23

The high-end Yonex shoes are very durable.

yes you are correct. my yonex shb 99 ltd is still up and running since february and i almost play 4 times a week with a couple of hard games on hand.

i'm contemplating of buying a second pair of badminton shoes with a budget of not more than P3500. for the mizuno brand, their cheapest so far is P3750 with a less 10% cash discount. have you heard of the wave angle R1?

if yes, can you share your reviews on this model?

**Lefty23** · 10-12-2007, 02:55 AM

No, the cheapest Mizuno right now is the Wave Gate II, for less than PHP 3k.

I have a pair of Wave Angle R1. It's very light and low to the ground. It's the shoes I move fastest in. The cushioning is not so good though. Excellent court grip and durability.

**RSLdude** · 10-13-2007, 11:26 AM

Originally Posted by Lefty23

No, the cheapest Mizuno right now is the Wave Gate II, for less than PHP 3k.

I have a pair of Wave Angle R1. It's very light and low to the ground. It's the shoes I move fastest in. The cushioning is not so good though. Excellent court grip and durability.

thanks for the advice. i am more concerned on the cushioning. i guess i'll just add more bucks to buy a higher model instead.

thanks again

**roller** · 10-13-2007, 03:43 PM

i found the wave gate more cushioned than the wave smash and wave angle even though the wave gate is a lower end model.

**RSLdude** · 10-14-2007, 01:26 AM

Originally Posted by roller

i found the wave gate more cushioned than the wave smash and wave angle even though the wave gate is a lower end model.

what specific model of the wave gate do you recommend?

**roller** · 10-15-2007, 01:39 PM

I have the Wave Gate II but reckon its now out of production and had been replaced by Wave Gate III.

**fishtale** · 12-06-2007, 06:38 PM

Originally Posted by awatz

I went to Tobys Park Square and Gateway this morning to find a replacement for my Gel rocket. I tried out the Asics shoes (Fibre and Tactic). I didnt like the cushioning. I bought a Mizuno Wave Lightning 3 instead. They feel really good on my feet. I went with the Red model because it is P500 cheaper than the Blue one.

My wife and I are planning to buy a wave lightning 3. When ever I search through the internet I only see one color for men's while there are many variants for women. Is there any difference between the men's and women's shoes of mizuno in terms of size? I also like the red mode.

**blueagle** · 12-09-2007, 07:42 PM

Originally Posted by jaymz

How much is it? What are the other asics and mizuno you saw and their prices?

I'm also planning to buy this weekend. I initially considered buying yonex SHB-90M but was set back by the price of it, P3,990 at Chris Sports. Also, I read several reviews here that yonex shoes are not durable.

Thanks!

my shb99(nov2005-dec06) and shb90(dec2006-dec2007) lasted only 1 year of regular play. i also have a mizuno wave smash2 which i bought it 2 years ago. i used all three pairs alternately. so, with yonex it's one pair a year and with mizuno it's one pair for two years.

i'm planning to buy mizuno this month.