Soccer Equipment Reviews

The latest boot to come from the world’s number one collection, the Adidas Predator, is the Adidas Predator X. This is a new and improved version of the Adidas Predator Powerswerve. The boot was first called the Trustrike, but Adidas have confirmed they’ve replaced that name for X honoring this as the 10th Adidas Predator cleat. This boot retains the same classic Predator technology to give you amazing power, swerve and control to help you take your game to the next level. This really is a classic range from Adidas that never stops being so popular. High technology and durability help to make this a constant favorite with serious players. In fact, top Adidas players have been testing the cleats out for the past couple of weeks, namely Raul and Steven Gerrard, and you can expect Gerrard (the Powerhouse) to sport the new Predator’s in a heated clash between rivals, Manchester United and Liverpool on October 25th. Here is SER’s preview of the Adidas Predator X, and check back on October 26th for the official release information, and also look for a possible SER review of the new cleats in the upcoming weeks.

The three key areas of the new Adidas Predator X are Power that is obtained through the Powerspine,Swerve that comes from the Predator elements of the new boot and Control that is a result of Optifit.

Power- The Powerspine technology in the Adidas Predator X football boots has evolved from the fingersave system in Adidas GK gloves and minimizes the energy loss during a shot by reducing the “kicking flex”in the forefoot area of the boot.The extra energy that is generated is then directly transferred into the football and kept away from the delicate ligaments and fragile bones such as metatarsal’s and this enables more power in the shots.The Powerspine technology gives 7% more power to the Adidas Predator X than was created by the current Predator model the PowerSwerve according to independent tests.

Swerve- Improved Swerve characteristics of the Adidas Predator X football boot are produced because of the rubber-silicon mix and its optimized position on the boot. The ultimate swerve,control and accuracy of the Adidas Predator X football boot are obtained by an increased contact time with the ball resulting in a high friction rate on an increased contact area of the boot. The optimized positioning of the Predator element has been based on the feedback of professional players around the world.The Predator element of the boot was tested with two of the very best footballs on the market today and performed equally as well in wet and dry conditions.

Control- The Control in the new Adidas Predator X football boot is because of Optifit which is a new last of the boot that brings the upper materials in all areas as close as possible to the foot. This then produces a snug and almost barefoot natural feel for the player. The player then has the feeling of the boot being ” a second skin” without any gaps and this is another requirement that has come from professional football at the very highest level.

Spec-

• HIGH and CONSTANT swerve performance – in wet AND dry conditions which means you can control the ball at a higher level.
• Taurus leather combines Natural Look, Light Weight, High Abrasion and Weatherproof features means that no matter what the weather is like, your game whill not be affected.
• Powerspine delivers 7% more POWER compared to Predator PowerSwerve. Reduced injury risk in Metatarsal area which is a hot spot for injuries.
• Optifit technologies and materials form the ultimate competition fit, providing premium ball contact and ball feel meaning your passes and shots are more likely to go where you want them to go.
• X-traxion – provides a quick-change stud system for maximum pitch penetration and minimal stud pressure. The sole plate of the new Adidas Predator X football boot features “hybrid” studs that give maximum ground penetration but with exceptional forefoot flexibility that are a new feature of Predator football boots and the narrow last of the Predator X helps the ergonomic fit that is required for the snug fit of the boot.