Prince Badminton Shoes

**Sealman** · 08-27-2007, 12:47 AM

Believe Prince just released this pair of badminton shoes in Singapore. Cost around S$45 or US$30. I tried it on and thought it was quite cushioned and soft. Was tempted to buy but resisted eventually.

**Joanne** · 10-07-2007, 12:35 PM

That's my latest pair of shoes.. was using the Yonex SHB99 before this.

I can honestly say its one of my best shoes I've ever had. First time I'm wearing Prince, I've tried Yonex, Nike, Hi-Tec before.. but I think I'm going to stick to this pair of shoes. I find it light, easier to 'fly' around the court, and its flexible. Plus the grip is excellent, no sliding around, not even the first time I wore it(Yonex shoes usually needs some breaking in). If you drag your feet you get the squeaky sound easily.

Of course, I really like it mainly because it's light. Others may find the sole too thin for their liking though, but I prefer thin soles.

Excellent buy.

Haha, yes I really am pleased with this pair of shoes.

**Dreamzz** · 10-07-2007, 01:51 PM

i must say that's a good price for a pair of badminton shoes ...
who else has tried it?

**zhafir92** · 10-08-2007, 08:19 AM

Originally Posted by Joanne

That's my latest pair of shoes.. was using the Yonex SHB99 before this.

I can honestly say its one of my best shoes I've ever had. First time I'm wearing Prince, I've tried Yonex, Nike, Hi-Tec before.. but I think I'm going to stick to this pair of shoes. I find it light, easier to 'fly' around the court, and its flexible. Plus the grip is excellent, no sliding around, not even the first time I wore it(Yonex shoes usually needs some breaking in). If you drag your feet you get the squeaky sound easily.

Of course, I really like it mainly because it's light. Others may find the sole too thin for their liking though, but I prefer thin soles.

Excellent buy.

Haha, yes I really am pleased with this pair of shoes.

where did you get it?

**Joanne** · 10-09-2007, 01:32 AM

Originally Posted by zhafir92

where did you get it?

Ampang Park.. You can take the LRT all the way there.

**zhafir92** · 10-10-2007, 06:38 AM

Originally Posted by Joanne

Ampang Park.. You can take the LRT all the way there.

oh ok.thanks.i think i'll try them after my current shoes wear out

**Dreamzz** · 10-10-2007, 07:06 AM

hey sealman, what does that say on the box?
whip...?

**Sgbad** · 10-10-2007, 08:13 AM

Originally Posted by Dreamzz

hey sealman, what does that say on the box?
whip...?

Those are whipper grips i guess. I tried them before, but felt they are rather slippery.

**Dreamzz** · 10-10-2007, 09:10 AM

oh i see .... hmmmm ... i haven't tried those yet.

**Sgbad** · 10-10-2007, 10:43 AM

Originally Posted by Dreamzz

oh i see .... hmmmm ... i haven't tried those yet.

Its quite common in Singapore recently. I got to know of this brand through my friend's squash coach. Its around SGD$2.50 per pc in Singapore i guess.

**Sealman** · 10-10-2007, 08:53 PM

I took the photo at the Pacific distributor. Understand from the boss that the whipper grips are produced in the same factory as Pacific.

**Scanner** · 10-15-2007, 09:14 PM

Originally Posted by Sealman

I took the photo at the Pacific distributor. Understand from the boss that the whipper grips are produced in the same factory as Pacific.

hi mr bruce,

i m using the prince model now on the photo you have shown.
it's very comfortable because i love wide body shoe. i think it's
a good deal.check it out.

cheers

**kktan** · 10-16-2007, 02:52 AM

how much and and where to get??

if it 45sing. it sounds like a good bargain

**Sealman** · 10-21-2007, 10:03 PM

Originally Posted by kktan

how much and and where to get??

if it 45sing. it sounds like a good bargain

here you go:
http://www.badmintoncentral.com/foru...postcount=1157

**kktan** · 10-21-2007, 10:12 PM

thanks sealman... cheers

**Sealman** · 10-22-2007, 03:56 AM

Originally Posted by Scanner

i m using the prince model now on the photo you have shown.
it's very comfortable because i love wide body shoe. i think it's
a good deal.check it out.

you must be Ah Chuan's biggest client!