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Karakal

Karakal KF ProLite

Not sold by the UK shops we check around £58 abroad
Ankle support –Not rated yet
Grip 4Brand claim
Lightness –Not rated yet
Cushioning 3Brand claim
Stability 3Brand claim
Court feel –Not rated yet
Breathability –Not rated yet
Durability –Not rated yet

The previous Karakal ProLite: gum rubber, a gel insole and a TPU insert against the sole bending backwards. Still cheap and widely sold in the UK.

  • Gum rubber
  • Cheap
  • Replaced by the 2026 ProLite
  • No weight published

Where to buy

None of the UK shops we check list it right now. Researched price: about £58.

Weight-
CutLow
Widthsstandard
CushioningPhylon midsole, gel insole, under-heel shock absorber
OutsoleGum rubber with turning circle and toe-bend grooves
UpperMicrofibre support areas with mesh; heel and forefoot band with lace loops
AnkleTPU anti-reverse-bend insert
Drop-
Released-

Sources: 1 · 2

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