Head Revolt Pro 3.0 Men's Review - Tennis Only

Comfort - Score: 4.1

Our team loved how comfortable the Revolt Pro 2.5s were, so they were interested to see how the more rigid upper would fare in the Revolt Pro 3.0s. Granville appreciated the updated, contoured fit. He described, "The initial fit was snug all the way around. I'm a 10.5, and these are just about perfect for me. Once I had a few sets on them, the Revolt Pro 3.0s relaxed into a snug, comfy fit. While the mesh upper helped with comfort and weight, I didn't sense any additional cooling benefit. That being said, the Revolt Pro 3.0s never felt hot on my feet."

As a big fan of the Revolt Pro 2.5s, Jason didn't feel these Revolt Pro 3.0s accommodated his wide feet as well, but unlike Granville, he enjoyed the ventilation in his pair. He said, "I'm a little sad to see that HEAD changed the width on the Revolts. They used to have a generous fit in the forefoot, but now I'm finding them to be a bit too narrow for me. I think the cushioning is adequate; it's not super plush, but it handles harsh landings well enough. The vent system in the shank really does work, if, and it's a big if, you remember to remove the sticker underneath the insole that's blocking the vent."

Troy noticed several little tweaks and updates compared to the previous version — some positive, some negative. He explained, "The width of these shoes felt similar to the HEAD Revolt Pro 2.5 when I first tried them on. The main difference was that these shoes maintained their fit better throughout the playtest; in the previous version the toe box opened up as the upper stretched out. With these Revolt Pro 3.0s, the material underneath my feet felt a bit firmer compared to the 2.5s. I found the midsole cushioning to be sufficient, but it wasn't as soft and plush as I recall from the last version of the Revolt Pros. The ventilation in these shoes was good, but they weren't as breathable as the previous version either. The mesh pattern in the upper of the Revolt Pro 2.5 was more open, while the mesh in this update was tighter. The trade-off was that the 3.0 gained support by having a slightly stronger upper material. The arch support was a bit low for my preference, and I would likely install my Superfeet Premium Insoles if I were to wear these shoes in a tournament."

Erik found the midsole cushioning to be ample, but on the responsive side. He said, "These shoes are quite cushioned, but it's not a soft cushioning, more of a hard cushioning that proves to be very stable. They are about average in the ventilation department; I don't feel like my feet are suffocating, but it's not exactly an airy mesh material either. There is solid arch support in these shoes, and they have a comfortable medium fit. I didn't feel like there was much of a break-in period outside of the traction."

Foot Support/Stability - Score: 4.1

Featuring a 4D PU shell and TRI N-R-G support system, the Revolt Pro 3.0 had all the bells and whistles you'd expect in a stable, lightweight shoe. The biggest complaint about the outgoing model was that the uppers stretched too much by the end of the playtest, which resulted in a loss of stability. Troy appreciated the new upper and felt that it was more robust than the previous version. He said, "The support and stability were both improved with these Revolt Pro 3.0s. The upper material was more rigid and kept its form better over time. With the Revolt Pro 2.5s, the uppers started to stretch out toward the end of the playtest and did not feel very secure on aggressive lateral changes of direction. This was not an issue with the 3.0s. The added rigidity in the midfoot region and foundation made these shoes feel more laterally stable than the previous version as well. I wouldn't go as far as saying that these shoes are as stable as the adidas Barricade 2018 or the Asics Gel Resolution 7, but they were pretty close. I felt confident that I wasn't going to roll an ankle."

The support was also noticeably improved for Jason, who said, "The Revolt Pro 3.0s feel fairly stable and supportive. With the ankle collar being less bulky than the previous model, when I cinched down my laces they stayed cinched. When I was moving side to side the shank helped keep the shoes from torquing too much, so my feet felt well supported."

From the beginning of the playtest to the end, Erik was impressed by how stable and supportive the Revolt Pro 3.0s felt. He said, "These shoes have excellent stability. They kept me confident on my lateral and vertical movements. That reliable stability stayed consistent throughout the entire playtest. The foot support was very solid as well, and I felt completely locked in."

Granville enjoyed the locked-in feel and stable chassis, but he struggled with the arch support. He said, "There was no sliding inside the shoe, and it boasted a very solid, stable chassis. These Revolt Pro 3.0s had good support with no threat of rollover, but the simple molded insole offered little to no arch support."

Overall Sole Durability - Score: 4.2

Featuring the same Hybrasion+ rubber compound as the previous model, the Revolt Pro 3.0s held up about as well as their predecessor, which seemed above average to our playtesters. Just like the 2.5s, this update continues to provide a six-month durability guarantee for players who are especially tough on their shoes. The durability pleased Erik, who commented, "The Revolt Pro 3.0s have passed the durability test so far. After about a month of playtesting, these shoes have held up well. The soles do not have much wear on them, and while the toes are losing a little traction, they seem to have held up their end of the bargain in terms of durability."

For Granville, the playability of the rubber changed depending on the conditions he was playing in. He explained, "The outsole material seems rather hard, but it has been cold outside. In the warmth of sunshine the outsole softened up nicely and began to show some stickiness, which I like. As a recovering toe dragger, the built-up toe area covered my dragging without issue. If you roll over the top of the shoe you might get some fabric, but overall I give these shoes solid marks for outsole and toe durability."

Troy was impressed by the durability of his pair, and the six-month durability guarantee was the icing on the cake. He said, "The Revolt Pro 3.0's outsoles held up well throughout the playtest. I wore these shoes a lot during the month I was testing them, and the outsoles showed very little wear. I was impressed with the strength of the HEAD Hybrasion+ compound. I am not the heavy toe dragger I once was, but I could see that being a potential issue for those who are, because the toe cap is not very substantial. In the end, I have no real complaints about the durability, especially since these shoes are backed by a six-month guarantee."

"The durability was about average for me," began Jason. "I started to see some tread loss around the 10-hour mark. If I were to wear these shoes exclusively, they would last me four to five months. Luckily, HEAD offers a six-month durability guarantee."

Traction - Score: 4.2

The traction of the Revolt Pro 3.0s felt pretty sticky initially, but as the playtest went on and the outsoles wore down, our testers noted an improvement in the balance of grab and give. Erik said, "These shoes have a ton of traction, to the point where they are almost sticky on the bottom, which made it really tough to slide. There was a little bit of a break-in period for me as far as the traction is concerned. It took about two weeks for me to feel comfortable trying to slide on a hard court, but I liked how the outsoles felt once I got to that point."

The balance of grip and give seemed off for Troy when he first tried the Revolt Pro 3.0s, but as time and play thinned the outsoles, he found harmony in the level of traction. He described, "During my first few sessions playing in these Revolt Pro 3.0s, I found them to be a bit too sticky. When I came to a quick stop the outsoles grabbed the court and caused an abrupt stop. After about a week of playtesting the outsoles broke in and hit their traction sweetspot. Basically, I felt like the outsole traction got better with age, and after the break-in period I appreciated the level of grip and slip when I was moving around the court."

Granville expected the traction to be detrimental to the durability, but he was pleasantly surprised. He said, "With the cold days, I admit to expecting some slippage on the court, but not once did I slide unintentionally. There's good traction for such a tough outsole material. You don't often see traction this good without paying the price of reduced durability."

Jason, who has added sliding to his repertoire, commented, "The outsoles felt fairly sticky at first, but after one to two hours on court they started to have a nice blend of grip and give. I didn't have too many issues slipping on that initial step forward, and I could slide a little while stopping and changing directions."

Weight - Score: 4.0

Slightly lighter than the last generation, the Revolt Pro 3.0s also seemed to come out of the box a bit stiffer, which made them feel clunky to our team. However, as the shoes loosened up a little our testers didn't seem to have problems with the weight of their shoes. Erik agreed that the more he wore his pair, the lighter they felt on his feet. He noted, "The Revolt Pro 3.0s are middle of the road weight-wise. They're not very light, but not too heavy either; they feel stable and solid. As I played in these shoes more, they started to feel lighter. I'd say the weight feels somewhere between a Nike Zoom Cage 3 and a Vapor X, maybe leaning more toward the Cage 3."

Jason, who prefers lighter shoes, didn't have any issues moving in his pair. He said, "My Revolt Pro 3.0s didn't feel too heavy at all. They're not the lightest shoes, but they're an improvement over the Revolt 2.5s. They transitioned well, so they didn't feel cumbersome to wear."

Granville succinctly added, "These Revolt Pro 3.0s hit the mark with stability and durability, and they don't feel heavy on the court."

As with the traction, Troy's perception of the weight of these shoes changed as the playtest progressed. He concluded, "Right out the box, the Revolt Pro 3.0s felt somewhat rigid and clunky. During my first couple of hitting sessions they felt a bit heavier than the scale would indicate. After the break-in period they softened up and flexed very well with my feet. The more I wore them, the less I thought about the weight. By the end of the playtest they actually felt somewhat light considering their focus on stability and durability."

Overall - Score: 4.1