We have a new line of shoes that we are selling for squash, the ASICS Gel-Fastball Indoor Court Shoes. I have been looking to add another model of ASICS shoe to our line-up for squash and the Fastball are them. They are a very light pair of squash shoes and feature many of ASICS top of the line technologies. The ASICS GEL Fastball feature the following technologies: Trusstic System, Removable Sockliner, P.H.F.® (Personalized Heel Fit), AHAR+, Magic Sole, NC Rubber® Outsole, California Slip Lasting, Open Mesh Upper, RhynoSkin, Rearfoot and Forefoot GEL® Cushioning System, Solyte 55 Lasting, SpEVA Midsole Material, and WET GRIP® Outsole.

The Asics Gel Fastball are really designed for the aggressive squash player. They provide exception grip on the court and excellent lateral stability. One of the players I sponsor, Chris who is an amateur player but a top level A player here in Canada had this to say about the Fastball.

"Jeff introduces the Asics Gel Fastball to me because the Gel Blast 5 was discontinued. It was almost a blessing in disguise as I absolutely love these shoes! They are lower to ground which is great for balance and the wider outsole at the ball of the foot really increases stability which especially good for me and my weaker ankles. Even with them being lower to the ground, the cushioning is still there and they don't neglect the comfort of the Blasts. There was next to zero break in time, which was an added bonus as I was in dire need of a new pair of court shoes!"

Chris had tried to the Gel-Blast 6 and they had not worked out for him. The Blast which he and so many other players loved are long since discontinued and we can no longer get anymore. I had compared these to the ASICS GEL Blade as another option to carry and found the Fastball to have better lateral stability and better cushioning as well as they have the GEL cushioning system in the forefoot which the Blade do not. Weight wise they are similar to the Blade as both are quite light.

From a construction perspective they are excellent as well. They feature ASICS Rhynoskin technology on the forefoot area of the shoe, including the medial side, which is very important in squash of course to protect against wear caused by dragging the back foot on the lunge. Like the Blast the shoe is stitched as well as glued up in the toe area of the shoe for added durability.

I am very excited about these shoes as they are priced very competitively and are really a great pair of shoes for squash. The combination of excellent lateral support, light weight and exceptional grip make them a tremendous performer. ASICS GEL cushioning system as well as the P.H.F system make them very comfortable shoes to play in as well. To learn more about the ASICS GEL-Fastball Indoor Court Shoes check out the View in Store link below.