Tennis Magazine Review
March 2009

Ideal foot types: Neutral, pronated and supinated
Best surface: Hard

Final analysis: The preferred shoe of Rafael Nadal, the Courtballistec is stable and cushioned and will provide the support you need. That’s nothing new from a Nike performance shoe, but unlike some previous models, which had narrow fits, this one scores well in the comfort department. The Drag-On X dimpled leather material in the upper and roomier toe box make for a soft feel. The Air Max in the heel absorbs shock but keeps your foot a little high off the court, which can feel awkward given the low ride in the forefoot. We agreed with weartesters that the shoe was a bit heavy, and they said the tongueless design made it tough to put on, but otherwise, the Courtballistec is an ace.

Drive a flat backhand with opponent-passing power in the Nike Air Max Courtballistec 1.3 Men's Tennis Shoe engineered with the best in durable support and traction for that competitive edge.

• Men
• MSRP $120
• Sale $89.95
• Color: White/Black-Midwest Gold
• UPPER: New Drag-On X is an evolutionary material 30% more durable than Drag-On ~ Synthetics provide exceptional lateral support ~ Midfoot lace protection
• MIDSOLE: Lunarlite technology in the forefoot for a softer and more flexible ride ~ Max Air unit in the heel for those 5 set matches ~ Molded OrthoLite® sockliner
• OUTSOLE: Full-length XDR in a modified tennis herringbone pattern for extreme durability and traction on all surfaces ~ Midfoot shank for support
• PROFILE: For the most powerful pros on the planet, Nike offers the most durable, supportive and cushioned tennis shoe ever. Rafa's shoe of choice.
• Nike Style Number: 344529-101