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Court Shoes
Yonex
£95-110
The Yonex Power Cushion Eclipsion 4 is Yonex's stability-focused tennis shoe and a strong option for pickleball players who value cushioning and durability over outright speed. Yonex's Power Cushion+ technology, used across their badminton and tennis shoes, is engineered to absorb impact on landing and return some energy on push-off, which is well suited to the repetitive lateral and forward movement of pickleball. The Eclipsion 4 also features Yonex's Power Graphite Sheet for stability and a reinforced toe area to handle drag. Many regions sell it with a six-month outsole durability guarantee, reflecting how solid the build is. The trade-off is weight: the Eclipsion 4 is heavier than racing-style shoes such as the Ubersonic 4.1, and it benefits from a few sessions of break-in. At a typical UK price of £95 to £110 at Pro:Direct Tennis and Amazon UK, it suits intermediate and advanced players who want a long-lasting, stable shoe rather than the lightest one in the bag.
Something wrong? Suggest an edit →Stable, well-cushioned and durable hard-court shoe; best for intermediate-plus players who pick comfort and longevity over speed.
The Yonex Power Cushion Eclipsion 4 is Yonex's stability-led tennis shoe and brings their Power Cushion+ midsole to the court. In play, the cushioning is one of the more shock-absorbing setups in the segment, which is useful for pickleball players who spend long sessions on hard surfaces or who deal with knee or hip niggles. Yonex pair that with their Power Graphite Sheet platform for torsional stability and a robust upper with reinforced toe areas, all of which add up to a shoe built for long-term use rather than weekly replacement. Out of the box, the Eclipsion 4 is stiff and benefits from a few sessions of break-in, particularly around the heel collar where the structure is initially quite firm. It is also notably heavier than racing-style shoes such as the Adizero Ubersonic 4.1, so players chasing speed and lighter feel should look elsewhere. Once broken in, lateral stability is excellent and the outsole grips reliably on cleaned indoor and outdoor hard courts, with predictable release on the pivot foot at the kitchen line. UK pricing of £95 to £110 at Pro:Direct Tennis and Amazon UK is fair for the build quality and durability you get, and Yonex back many regions with an outsole guarantee. For intermediate-plus pickleball players who value cushioning and a long-lasting shoe over outright agility, the Eclipsion 4 is one of the strongest options in this group.
Hand-written editorial — not auto-generated. By Gary, RacketRise.
| Sole Type | Modified herringbone |
| Upper | Synthetic mesh |
| Closure | Lace |
| Court Type | Hard court |