Starting this playtest off in order of narrowest feet to the widest, we begin with Brittany. She expected a small break-in period with the Court FF 3s, like she had with previous versions. She explained, "I was pleasantly surprised to find that after I slipped them on, I went straight down to the court without any issues. I have the narrowest feet on the playtest team, and I really appreciated how the bootie construction hugged my feet, making them pretty much perfect for my foot shape."

She continued, "We tested the Court FF 3s in the winter months, so I didn't have any ventilation issues, but looking at the uppers, these shoes could be a little warm in the summer months."

"Without sounding too corny, this update had big shoes to fill because I loved the previous version!" said Michelle. "Hearing how Asics made some slight updates to the upper and construction of the outsole, I was excited to get them on and begin the playtest. The new upper design felt a bit snugger, which was both good and bad. I found that it flexed more fluidly, and it did feel more supportive, but a bit more constricting too. I wore these shoes for well over three hours on the court several times, and I found they weren't as comfortable to me as when I did the same with the Gel Resolution 9s. There were also days when the shoes caused my feet to go tingly or slightly numb. The shoes didn't open up too much through the playtest either. With my medium-width feet and high arches, they worked just fine, but I also snagged a men's pair a full size and a half down and found perfection with the fit in those shoes! That pair was just a tad wider, but they still hugged my feet without feeling too big. Because this shoe takes color so well, I think I would possibly grab the men's version just for that added bit of comfort. With that being said, for me, this would be an awesome match-day shoe that I could lace up and move aggressively in for a match, then maybe switch into a running shoe after."

When Zsofi first put the shoes on, she noticed that they were a little narrower than the previous version. She continued, "Because of that, I would probably pick a men's size (since those tend to be a bit wider). Personally, I had no problems with the bootie construction while getting into the shoes, but I know that might be an issue for some players with wider feet, so that's something to keep in mind."

The Court FF series has been a favorite of Tiffani's, but to her dismay, the Court FF 3s were not easy to get on with her wider feet. She said, "The opening is not very big, and it does not stretch due to the bootie construction. I really wanted a loop on the heel to help pull these shoes on because I really had to push hard to get my feet into the shoes. Once I was in, I enjoyed the cushioned feel underfoot. The fit is a bit narrow for my wider feet, and although it wasn't painful, I did have some numbness in my toes. I liked the fit better than the Asics Gel Resolution 9s in standard width because the Court FF 3s didn't feel as narrow at the midfoot as the Resolution 9s. I also liked the way these shoes felt in terms of cushioning, but they're shoes I can't wear for very long because they fit on the narrower side for me."

Our team was expecting great levels of support and stability from the Asics Court FF 3s, and for Michelle, these high expectations were met and then some. She said, "They felt so supportive and stable, just as expected. I would say this aspect remained just as strong as the previous version. I felt so confident moving in these shoes, and while I am not a hard court slider, I could turn and pivot on a dime!"

Some of Zsofi's favorite things about the previous Court FF 2 were the stability and the speedy feel. She compared this update, saying, "Those characteristics remained the same with the Court FF 3. I definitely felt nicely supported on court, so stability is one of the main highlights of these shoes for me."

Although the bootie construction made these shoes tough for Tiffani to get into, it also made them feel very stable and supportive. She explained, "I always felt locked in and didn't experience any movement inside the shoes. I like to use the last eyelet in most instances, and I did that with these shoes. In some Asics shoes in the past I've felt like I sit up too high in the heel area, but I felt like I sat down deep enough in the Court FF 3s to have good ankle support. I have full confidence to move aggressively around the court in these shoes."

For the first couple hours of the playtest, Brittany gave the Court FF 3s high marks in support and stability, but that opinion shifted as the testing went on. She described, "My feet sat securely within these shoes, and my ankles were fully supported. After about five hours of wear I noticed the uppers starting to stretch out, and there was too much room within the shoes. This caused my feet to move forward, backward and side to side within the shoes when I was moving in all directions. I made two small changes. The first was to tighten the laces in the forefoot area very snugly, which helped eliminate some of the extra room. Secondly, I used the last eyelet to help regain that locked-in feel around my ankles. For the most part, these changes helped boost the support, but it wasn't fully up to the levels I enjoyed at the start of the playtest."

After several weeks of wear and lots of court time, our team could judge the durability of the Court FF 3 with confidence. Zsofi did not see much wear on the shoes during the playtest. She noted, "I saw just a little smoothing around the toe area, but there is so much material to work with. I don't think durability will be too much of a problem."

Having put about 12 hours of hard court tennis on these shoes, Tiffani said, "I see minimal smoothing under my big toes and on the toe tips that drag on my groundstrokes. Although there is some wear, I'd classify the durability of the Court FF 3s as better than average. I don't think they're going to be as durable as the Gel Resolution 9s, but they will last plenty long for me."

For Brittany, the durability of the Court FF 3s was above average. She said, "I put 10-plus hours on court and am seeing little to no wear. Looking closely at the outsoles, I see a little wear underneath my big toes, which is normally where I see smoothing first. The toe bumpers show no signs of damage and have plenty of material to last well beyond the lifetime of the shoes."

Michelle thought the durability was decent as well, though it didn't compare favorably to another shoe she'd recently tested. She said, "I am seeing some smoothing under my big toes after several weeks of wear, which is to be expected. I'm judging this one a bit harshly as we just wrapped up the Gel Resolution 9 playtest, and those shoes seemed much more durable to me, and they come with an outsole guarantee!"

Our team thought the Court FF 3's new outsole pattern was one of the most improved parts of the shoe. Tiffani was quite pleased with these changes. She said, "The previous Court FFs were really loud, which maybe isn't a traction issue, but I found the squeakiness distracting when I played.

She continued, "They offer more give than grab, and players who like to slide should be able to do that in these shoes."

Brittany agreed, adding, "Asics has really dialed in the traction with the Court FF 3s, and it might have been the feature I was most impressed with. I felt like I could move so fluidly into and out of my shots. While I don't necessarily slide, I do like a little bit of give after I hit my shots so I don't feel stuck. I was able to pivot perfectly and transition into my next shots with ease, which actually made me feel quicker moving around the court."

Michelle also thought the traction on these shoes was solid, which complemented their stability. She said, "I do not slide at all, but I appreciated the level of tack. I felt I could hit my spot and quickly recover to the next shot without any issues. I know the outsole was updated for players who slide into shots, and I wish I could take advantage of that, but my movement just isn't as fluid as Djokovic's (or even Kristie Ahn, who wore these as her shoes of choice before retiring and slid all over hard courts gracefully). One can dream! If I were to slide, I have no doubt these shoes would support that movement. I was happy that despite them offering hard court sliders good traction, they never felt slippery, and I felt confident moving in them.”

Coming from the clay courts of Europe, Zsofi does find her movement to be a bit more aggressive compared to her American colleagues. She enjoys shoes that allow her to slide a bit while changing directions coming out of a shot. She said, "I loved that I could do that with the Court FF 3s. It was nice to have a bit more 'give' on court, and my movement felt fluid."

Brittany would place the Court FF 3s in the 'average' category in terms of their weight, and the rest of our team seemed to agree. She said, "On the scale, they measure out around 12.8 ounces (size 8.5), which I would consider on the heavier side of the scale. However, I felt like they played lighter on court. As I mentioned earlier, my feet sat nicely in the shoes, and I was able to transition smoothly from heel to toe. I didn't have to think about the shoes, and I take that as a win!"

Upon first look, Zsofi thought the Court FF 3s seemed a bit bulky and heavy. She explained, "While they do measure on the heavier side, They didn't really feel heavy or sluggish on the court. Don't let the bulkier look scare you away."

"If you put these shoes on the scale, you might think they are heavy," said Tiffani. "They weigh about the same as the Gel Resolution 9s, but I think these shoes feel quicker than the number on the scale would have you believe. Although they're not ultra-light, I never felt weighed down and was plenty agile in these shoes."