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The Nike Lunar Courtballistec – Nadal’s shoe for 2014

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Rafa’s shoe for the 2014 season, the Nike Lunar Courtballistec

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It’s been a while since we have seen a new tennis shoe for Nadal, come 2014 the Spaniard will be donning a brand new line, the Nike Lunar Courtballistec. Back in 2012, Nike released the Courtballistec 4.3, there was nothing really new about that shoe, just a new color scheme really.

Nike Lunar Courtballistec – what’s “new”?

Obviously, the name is new, “Nike Lunar Courtballistec.” But really, as you can see in picture, the whole shoe seems to be completely redesigned; it looks lower to the ground, the Nike air chamber is gone, and the famous “Swoosh” is much bigger and towards the front. It, honestly, looks like it’s a lot more flexible; giving the foot a little extra room to adapt to the ever changing movements of today’s modern tennis player.

I’m sure Nike has taken into consideration the comfort of the shoe; I have tried to play with the Courtballistec 4.3’s before, but those gave me serious shinsplints, so I had to toss em. I assume that Nadal’s knees will enjoy the more comfortable ride that the Nike Lunar Courtballistec, which could extend his impressive career.

There’s no word on if there will be a 6 month outsole warranty like the Nike Lunar Courtballistec’s predecessor, though I doubt they’ll change that.

Where can you buy a pair of Nike Lunar Courtballistec?

nike lunar courtballistec tennis shoe of rafa nadal

The Nike Lunar Courtballistec will not be released until early January 2014 (the 1st I believe), so you’ll have to wait. But I’m certain the Tennis-Warehouse.com will have pre-order dates listed on their site, so you should check there from time to time. The retail price for the Nike Lunar Courtballistec is listed at $165, kind of a lot if you ask me.

Oh yeah, Roger Federer gets a new Nike shoe in 2014 as well

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Roger Federer’s Nike Zoom Vapor 9.5 for 2014

Nadal isn’t the only one to get an updated shoe, former #1, Roger Federer, will be getting a new Nike Zoom Vapor 9.5, which is basically the same as the Nike Zoom Vapor 9, but it looks like it got a new paintjob. Too bad they won’t introduce a 6 month warranty on this shoe.

I actually like the design of this shoe quite a bit. It’s fun. I don’t think that the Nike Zoom Vapor 9.5 will extend Roger Federer’s career any, but heck, at least he’ll have some pretty sweet kicks right?

 

G.O.A.T

Based in sunny Southern California, raised in Argentina & USA; lover of all things tennis, USRSA Master Racquet Technician (MRT), ATP/WTA Pro Level Stringer; reviewer of tennis strings, tennis racquets, and any interesting tennis gadgets I come across. Plays NTRP 4.5 singles and some doubles. Singled handed backhand with a wicked affection for cured meats and Asado.

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