for someone poor like me, I bought and play with a $20 shoe at Walmart and they are the best shoe. I have to wear soft shoe b/c of my knees and these shoes lasted for 2 years and they were the only shoes I used for tennis.
Love this take. At the end of the day, if you find a product (racket, shoes, grips, etc) that fits you, then there’s no reason to change right? If anything, you’re winning because you don’t have to spend the extra money 😅 I’m here spending money and not making any!
Liked the honest review, would like to see more short-hand comparison tests once you try on more shoes. Also kudos on your Calves, you won the leg-genetics lotto!
Don't worry about the rust brother! I've been shaking off the rust for the last few years 😂. Finally moving my feet more and closing my stance... but hey keep at it and you'll get to where you want to be! Also Goodluck with residency! 🎉
I’ve gone back and forth a ton in the past. I didnt train enough at the time to care about changing anything, but who knows. Since I’m training more now, I might give it a shot!
Rather than "no more mistakes" it will be interesting to know your thoughts process on how those mistakes came about and what was your plan to correct it. Thank you :)
That’s great point. Sometimes when I’m in the moment, I just lock in on the drill and focus. Thinking about too many extra factors can be detrimental but I also know it’s better for the audience. Will make a mental note 🫡
I remember someone with almost the exact same form at the River Hill courts several summers ago. Did you use to coach the River Hill team in the Howard County area?
Did you ever try the ubersonic 2.0, I feel like they were a pretty popular shoe along side the vapor x. The ubersonic 3.0 were horrendous and even the pros stayed away from them; almost like how all the pros are wearing the vapor pros over the vapor 11s or vapor 2
@@lucasmew453 yes!! Ubersonic 2.0s were Goated also. I feel like nowadays they care more about the design of the shoe vs versatility. I just don’t feel the best in modern day shoes except ASICS
Love ur contents man. Nice to see ur channel growing. I’m here in Seattle too, hope I run into u on the courts and give me pointers on my game. Got some videos on my channel too.
Man, I'm turning 37 this year.. 😂I used to be able to play 2+ hours and still could keep going. Now I can barely stay alive and upright after 1.5 hours (Texas humidity fml). I thought you were hitting fine man!
Appreciate the support!! :) you’re telling me. Did you just see me dying after 3 minutes of drilling?! 😂 I also cut the 30 minutes worth of breaks we took. Power of editing LOL
The new tennis shoes now has a sock type lining that makes getting to the shoes hard to do! I return 2-3 pairs because of is from Adidas and Nike brands.😮
@@KevinHsiehTV value wise gel res 9 is better, but I do love the stability and comfort and looks of the vapor 11s. I just use the tennis warehouse 6 month warranty to buy the vapor 11s and used the usta tennis warehouse 30% off to buy the shoes also I do feel like performance wise both shoes are very comparable (to me at least)
All I’m going to say is, the current tennis economy is terrible. Bring back the 6 month warranties where they made an expensive sport affordable… the ruining the audience
Roger pro is not a bad shoes at all. The first version wears off like 5-6 hours hard play time. The vapor 9 wears off like 15 hours in comparison. Vapor 10 may wear like 30 hours out sole but the top will break in 15-20 hours most. So the v1 is good but super expensive compared to its life span. This v2 made changes to enhance its weak spot . Some gain , some lose. It’s a good to have but not good to depends on. ASICS solution speed is a better choice.
I agree. At the end of the day, different shoes feel different for everyone! I have an update video explaining why I don’t like the On Roger’s. They ended up cutting up my foot :( but that’s just me
@@KevinHsiehTV none of those shoes are perfect; shoes are more expensive each year but performance and endurance may work the other way. We just have to choice the must to have feature and live with un perfection. Nonetheless, Roger pro is good only if money isn’t an issue.
@@KevinHsiehTV none the less, I bought about 4 Roger pro v1 and just placed order for three more v1 and one v2 before out of stock. Nike taught me that good shoes won’t be there forever. So I had been stocking shoes whenever I like it. Gel won’t last too long but it’s better than not having anything for two years for certain seasons.
@@KevinHsiehTV I will spend more time to check out all your videos….. best wishes. Ps… I got a Lacoste bag too..but they are so useful at court but good looking.
I have played on the first version of the shoe for the past few months and you’re not mistaken: the traction is a bit too strong. For me, that’s a huge negative and has led me to injure my ankle ligaments when attempting to slide… won’t be buying them again, but great overall shoe
The ON roger pros are lighter than the Asics Gel Res, but not by much. Less than an ounce difference. However, I'd prefer the form factor and make of the Asics. I posted a show review update on the ONs for people to see why I dont like them anymore.
Hey Donnie! So my stringer told me the current weight of my racket strung and with lead tape sits around 320-325 roughly. Obviously each racket is a bit different but I have a decent amount of weight at the top
@@KevinHsiehTV thanks bro. Surprised your racket is so light for a 5.0 lol. I guess your form is good so you can play with whatever weight. At 4.0 anything lower than 325g gives me stability issues then i start swinging with my arms instead of using my bigger muscles like the legs and hip rotation, body weight transfer etc
The Roger 2 Pro is massively uncomfortable. The toe box is too narrow for normal feet. I have blisters on both feet after 2 hours of play. It is nothing like the previous Roger Pro shoes. I do not recommend these shoes.
I posted an update video where I agree with your thoughts! I got the worst blister on the side of my pinky toe. Got very self conscious about my movement. Ended up doing more research and noticed that it was a common problem
for someone poor like me, I bought and play with a $20 shoe at Walmart and they are the best shoe. I have to wear soft shoe b/c of my knees and these shoes lasted for 2 years and they were the only shoes I used for tennis.
Love this take. At the end of the day, if you find a product (racket, shoes, grips, etc) that fits you, then there’s no reason to change right? If anything, you’re winning because you don’t have to spend the extra money 😅 I’m here spending money and not making any!
Love the content. Camera angles, sound, everything is top quality. Hope your channel blows up soon. Keep it up
Much appreciated! Thanks 🙏 almost at a 1000 and don’t plan on stopping!
Liked the honest review, would like to see more short-hand comparison tests once you try on more shoes. Also kudos on your Calves, you won the leg-genetics lotto!
Noted! Would be nice if I got big enough to try out multiple products! But thanks on the compliment 😂
Thanks for having me on bro!! Getting better 💪
Don't worry about the rust brother! I've been shaking off the rust for the last few years 😂. Finally moving my feet more and closing my stance... but hey keep at it and you'll get to where you want to be!
Also Goodluck with residency! 🎉
ur damn good. if i could hit like you, i wouldn't call myself rusty! looked like a high quality hit!
Solid review! Always enjoy when the reviewer describes their game and what shoes they've played in before. Also, great groundstrokes!
Thanks for the feedback!
Your videos are so good man!! Keep making it!
Thank you!! Will try to do my best :)
Great review! I also dig the maplestory bgm 😂
Glad my videos are reaching my targeted audience! 😂 gotta hit them with the nostalgia
Hi, have you tried serving platform stance? Might help with generating power. Nice vid btw.
I’ve gone back and forth a ton in the past. I didnt train enough at the time to care about changing anything, but who knows. Since I’m training more now, I might give it a shot!
Thanks for the backhand lesson ☺I have the same issue.
Stick around for the next one, where I nearly change my entire backhand 😂
Rather than "no more mistakes" it will be interesting to know your thoughts process on how those mistakes came about and what was your plan to correct it. Thank you :)
That’s great point. Sometimes when I’m in the moment, I just lock in on the drill and focus. Thinking about too many extra factors can be detrimental but I also know it’s better for the audience. Will make a mental note 🫡
subbed man your content is great and this is actually a really good review so thanks man!
Thanks for the sub! Stay tuned for more 🔥 content
Just subbed, good content man! 200 is def steep for tennis shoes, here's hoping they go on sale lol
I remember someone with almost the exact same form at the River Hill courts several summers ago. Did you use to coach the River Hill team in the Howard County area?
I never coached their team, but I coached a lot of their players individually! I grew up in Elliott City!
@@KevinHsiehTV Wow, its kinda crazy that TH-cam somehow managed recommend your video to me. Good luck with the channel 👍
Did you ever try the ubersonic 2.0, I feel like they were a pretty popular shoe along side the vapor x. The ubersonic 3.0 were horrendous and even the pros stayed away from them; almost like how all the pros are wearing the vapor pros over the vapor 11s or vapor 2
@@lucasmew453 yes!! Ubersonic 2.0s were Goated also. I feel like nowadays they care more about the design of the shoe vs versatility. I just don’t feel the best in modern day shoes except ASICS
KEVIN!!!! Keep it up dude love the video!!!
Franco!! Thanks brother. I appreciate it 😢😫
Love ur contents man. Nice to see ur channel growing. I’m here in Seattle too, hope I run into u on the courts and give me pointers on my game. Got some videos on my channel too.
Shoot my a DM on instagram @framingwithkev. We can link up!
@@Teerexy Kevin is legit legit. He coaches a lot of my 4.0 team. You should come out to some of our events
Man, I'm turning 37 this year.. 😂I used to be able to play 2+ hours and still could keep going. Now I can barely stay alive and upright after 1.5 hours (Texas humidity fml). I thought you were hitting fine man!
Appreciate the support!! :) you’re telling me. Did you just see me dying after 3 minutes of drilling?! 😂 I also cut the 30 minutes worth of breaks we took. Power of editing LOL
It’s rough over here lol. Wonder how the pros would perform in our muggy oven sometimes 😅 sweating from every pore
The new tennis shoes now has a sock type lining that makes getting to the shoes hard to do! I return 2-3 pairs because of is from Adidas and Nike brands.😮
Nike and Adidas shoes definitely aren’t as durable as they use to be. I wish they brought back the 6 month warranty 😫
Best coach wver
how do i schedule a lesson with you? im a resident as well trying to shake off the rust
Hello! If you have instagram, feel free to shoot me a message: kevinhsiehtv, otherwise, feel free to send me an email at khsiehbookings@gmail.com
You need to try mizuno wave exceed tour 5 or 6, it is the fastest shoes I've tried so far.
Maybe I’ll do a video on those!!
My current favorite shoes are ASICS gel res 9 and Nike vapor 11
I can support this comment to the fullest extent
@@KevinHsiehTV value wise gel res 9 is better, but I do love the stability and comfort and looks of the vapor 11s. I just use the tennis warehouse 6 month warranty to buy the vapor 11s and used the usta tennis warehouse 30% off to buy the shoes also
I do feel like performance wise both shoes are very comparable (to me at least)
All I’m going to say is, the current tennis economy is terrible. Bring back the 6 month warranties where they made an expensive sport affordable… the ruining the audience
Roger pro is not a bad shoes at all. The first version wears off like 5-6 hours hard play time. The vapor 9 wears off like 15 hours in comparison. Vapor 10 may wear like 30 hours out sole but the top will break in 15-20 hours most. So the v1 is good but super expensive compared to its life span. This v2 made changes to enhance its weak spot . Some gain , some lose.
It’s a good to have but not good to depends on. ASICS solution speed is a better choice.
I agree. At the end of the day, different shoes feel different for everyone! I have an update video explaining why I don’t like the On Roger’s. They ended up cutting up my foot :( but that’s just me
@@KevinHsiehTV none of those shoes are perfect; shoes are more expensive each year but performance and endurance may work the other way. We just have to choice the must to have feature and live with un perfection. Nonetheless, Roger pro is good only if money isn’t an issue.
@@KevinHsiehTV none the less, I bought about 4 Roger pro v1 and just placed order for three more v1 and one v2 before out of stock. Nike taught me that good shoes won’t be there forever. So I had been stocking shoes whenever I like it. Gel won’t last too long but it’s better than not having anything for two years for certain seasons.
Hey, you know what you like, and no one can change that! You’re smart though… they don’t make shoes like they use to :(
@@KevinHsiehTV I will spend more time to check out all your videos….. best wishes. Ps… I got a Lacoste bag too..but they are so useful at court but good looking.
The best tennis for quick movers is the Mizuno Exceed tour 6. Very impressive…
I’m gonna check them out!!
I have played on the first version of the shoe for the past few months and you’re not mistaken: the traction is a bit too strong. For me, that’s a huge negative and has led me to injure my ankle ligaments when attempting to slide… won’t be buying them again, but great overall shoe
Idk if it’s just me, but the shoe also feels a bit heavy. Especially playing in them a bit more
Mizuno is my go to shoe for agility. Not very forgiving to the body though! Considering only using them for tournaments. I have the exceed tour 5.
I’ve tried mizuno once and I actually really liked them! They just weren’t durable enough for me. Broke through them too fast 😫
Is it heavier or lighter than the Resolution 9?
The ON roger pros are lighter than the Asics Gel Res, but not by much. Less than an ounce difference. However, I'd prefer the form factor and make of the Asics. I posted a show review update on the ONs for people to see why I dont like them anymore.
The Nike cage 2s were good shoes! I wish they still made them.
They really don’t make shoes like they use to. I’ll stand by that statement
@@KevinHsiehTV Very true! Have you used the Nike Vapor Cage 4? That shoe is not too bad from a durability perspective.
9:37 scream is so relatable LMFAO
Kills me when I do everything right until the last shot 😂
did you have particularly narrow feet? i could never fit into barricades
I’m 5’7 130 pounds. I don’t think I have narrow feet. I’m just small 😅 but barricades and vapors are def narrow shoes
A wise man once said
No more mistakes no more mistake no more mistakes
That wise man was kevin
Thank you for those wise words of wisdom kevin🎉🎉🎉
Maybe you should try it in your next match 😂
So close to 1000
Too close!
Now u made a shoe review vid, u have to make a racquet vid 😁
I think you would really like the diadora b.icons :)
I’ll check them out! Never played in diadoras
Those shoes are so sick man
Sick but also stiff!
which one better clubhouse pro or pro 2?
I’d say the 2s. Not just because they’re new, but they definitely added new details to the shoe, while keeping its durability/sturdiness
How are they for pickleball?
I would actually recommend these for pickleball. They grip onto the court very well, so it would be good for the small movements
Kevin, what weight on your racket?
Hey Donnie! So my stringer told me the current weight of my racket strung and with lead tape sits around 320-325 roughly. Obviously each racket is a bit different but I have a decent amount of weight at the top
@@KevinHsiehTV thanks bro.
Surprised your racket is so light for a 5.0 lol. I guess your form is good so you can play with whatever weight. At 4.0 anything lower than 325g gives me stability issues then i start swinging with my arms instead of using my bigger muscles like the legs and hip rotation, body weight transfer etc
Cool shoe kev
Thanks Erin ☺️
Yo. Getting older sucks. Haha
Brother… I know. You tell me everyday 😂
More content reviews!!
Will try to!
Not worth it because they do not make my size 15. Same as Deodora Babylon new prints Yanix do not make size 15 sad
Why are you so tall… 😂
@@KevinHsiehTV 6’4” I wish I was a little little bit taller. I wish I was a Baller.
@@michaelespinosa9168 I’m 5’ 8 on a good day. So… weird flex 😂
6'4 and size 15? Damn. I'm 6'5 and got size 12.5 lol
You've pissedoff all the lil' shortasses with that comment. @@michaelespinosa9168
Nice hitting but $200 for shoes is crazy
Not for everyone, but you won’t be disappointed if you did buy them!
The Roger 2 Pro is massively uncomfortable. The toe box is too narrow for normal feet. I have blisters on both feet after 2 hours of play. It is nothing like the previous Roger Pro shoes. I do not recommend these shoes.
I posted an update video where I agree with your thoughts! I got the worst blister on the side of my pinky toe. Got very self conscious about my movement.
Ended up doing more research and noticed that it was a common problem
i found the sole is bit too stiff.
I realized when moving, it was pretty heavy as well. But then again, I think that adds to the shoes ability to stop and go so easily
Again with the under sell. "I'm not the greatest mover"..... Which PNW money tournaments are you going to play this summer?
Going to be in WSO for sure!! But don’t know about singles yet. Maybe Tacoma lawn
@@KevinHsiehTV If you play Tacoma Lawn i'll swing by.
That looks like the clay sole. Maybe thats why you couldnt slide as well
Unfortunately, I ordered the original non clay one, and even double checked my receipt :(
@@KevinHsiehTV Yeah, Ive seen the all cpurt/hard court sole and its different but maybe they changed it! Great video anyways 👌🏼 thank youu
Hello I am the blonde chinese guy in the background at Shoreview. Can I play you???
Hi Rick! Do you have instagram? Message me @framingwithKev and we can plan from there!
sad but age does play a part :(
If only Federer could stay on tour ☹️
Good players....just saw the serve...bit off
I’m open to learning! What was off about them?
@@KevinHsiehTV not fully extended at contact
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They suck not worth it get a Asics shoe and save money and get fashionable and durable Shoes
A true TLDR comment.