Yonex Power Cushion Eclipsion 3 In-depth Review For Both Men and Women

As Yonex continues with the Eclipsion series, they have updated the old version and made it even better. New technologies and features have been included in the shoe to make you perform well on the court.

For example, a Power Cushion+ technology is used in the midsole to increase shock absorption and repulsion. If you are someone who enjoyed wearing the previous version then you would like to check this one out.

If you are excited like me when it comes to this shoe then I suggest you make yourself comfortable because you are in for a ride. Let’s begin with the design and cosmetic of the shoe.

Design

I wouldn’t say this is the best design tennis shoe I have seen on the market. It’s certainly not the worst either. Although I would say I prefer the white or dark blue/red version.

In terms of design and cosmetic, I think Yonex can learn one or two things from big brands such as Nike, Adidas and Asics. The reason being is these brands designs are mostly spot on and very attractive.

Upper

The upper of the shoe is made of PU protective cage with a mesh underneath them. These materials make the shoe very durable which is great for players who like to slide a lot.

In addition, the use of mesh material is going to provide you with breathability.

I wouldn’t say it’s the best breathability on the market but it would support you a lot.

If you are a player that is looking for more breathable tennis shoe then I would suggest the Adidas Ubersonic 4.

This shoe would help you in allowing fresh air to come inside of the shoe and allowing moisture out quickly. And lastly, the Eclipsion 3 is going to provide you with a contoured fit.

Toe Box and Ankle Support

The outsole material goes all the way to cover the toe box area. This is great because it makes the toe box very durable. If you are a toe dragger or someone who likes to slide on the court a lot then this shoe is for you.

The ankle area also has a nice and padding feel when you wear it. You would enjoy wearing the shoe and it would keep your ankle supported.

Tongue and Lacing System

The tongue is really padded which is going to provide you with excellent comfort and plush when you wear the shoe.

Next up is the lacing system which has got extra eyelets to allow you to get a solid grip and tight if you need to. Secondly, the round eyelets are woven into the upper material of the shoe. This is awesome to see from Yonex because it makes the eyelets durable and easy to lace.

And lastly, there are leather holes connected to the tongue. This feature is used to keep the laces stable and stops it from distracting you in the game.

Heel Counter and Midsole

The heel counter is made of hard plastic material with an outer hard shell. This feature is fantastic because you are going to get a lot of rigidity when moving side to side. This is great to have on hard courts since you are going to be moving quickly and sliding a lot.

Now let’s take a closer look at the midsole. A Power Graphite Drive sheet is used at the mid-foot area to provide you with excellent lateral stability and helps to propel you forward to the next shot.

This is such a nice feature to have when playing a very intense rally and needs to hit the shot quickly.

The midsole would help you a lot. In addition, the use of Power Cushion+ in the forefoot and heel area is going to provide you with even more shock absorption and repulsion.

And lastly, the Power Cushion technology is going to offer you with exceptional cushioning and energy return.

Weight and Size

The Eclipsion 3 comes at a weight of 14.9 ounces and a size of 10.5. As bulky as it looks, I wouldn’t say that it’s very heavy and I also wouldn’t say it’s lightweight either.

It’s fair to say that it’s a medium-weight category which you are going to enjoy running with them on the court. Also, the weight of it would provide you with good stability as you move on the court.

Unlike the Babolat Jet Mach II that does not have any size bigger than size 10. This shoe is not the case. It comes in different sizes which is very nice to have because you can select which one that suits your feet comfortably.

Fit

Right out of the box this shoe may need some break-in period. I would say it may take a couple of hours or one to two days depending on how often you wear it. One way to break-in quickly is to wear it off the court as well so that your feet get used to it quickly.

Ideally, this shoe would suit players who have a narrow and medium foot. If you have a wide foot I would recommend that you read this article because it outlines some of the best tennis shoes for a wide foot.

Outsole

The outsole has got a lot of interesting features that are going to support and enhance your game style on the court. Firstly, you have got a more griper herringbone pattern which is going to provide you with an excellent grip on the clay court.

Secondly, the middle of the outsole has got a large terraced gap which makes the shoe a little lighter than what it would have been. Also, it allows air to flow inside of the shoe with ease.

Thirdly, the medial side of the outsole has a dense herringbone pattern which is going to provide you with a good grip on hard court.

And lastly, the shoe is incredibly durable. If you are a player that is very hard on your outsole then you would enjoy wearing this shoe because you wouldn’t see the shoe wear out any time soon.

Colour Options

Just like the KSwiss Hypercourt Express 2, this shoe comes with limited colour options. I believe at this point in time they have the black, blue/white, dark blue/red and white. That is not a lot of colours to choose from.

As a tennis fan who loves design and colour scheme, I would love to see Yonex produce varieties of colours to choose from. Not only that but players would enjoy the luxury of selecting which colours they prefer and select which ones that suit their tennis outfit.

Price

The last point that is worth talking about is the price of the shoe. It comes around the $100 mark which is impressive with a shoe that deliveries awesome features. On top of that, it would benefit your game tremendously.

However, if you are a player on a lower budget and think this shoe is expensive, then I have some good recommendations for you. You could try the NikeCourt Lite 2 or Mizuno Wave Exceed Tour 3. These shoes are not expensive but would provide you with great benefits such as comfort, durability, stability, and so on.

Conclusion!!

In conclusion, I hope you have enjoyed reading this post about the new Yonex PC Eclipsion 3. As you can see from the post, this shoe has got amazing features that you would enjoy having and it would benefit your game enormously.

For example, the outsole is very durable and it’s going to give you excellent traction on both hard and clay courts. Also, the comfort and stability of this shoe is spot on.

However, there are some criticisms to this shoe. Firstly, it’s worth if Yonex can improve the design of the shoe and make it more attractive. Secondly, it’s not suitable for players with narrow feet. And lastly, it would be great to have more colour options.

Despite these weaknesses, the positive of shoe outweighs them and would allow you to perform well on the court. I wish you a lot of success on the court with this shoe.