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01. FOOTWEAR

THREE UNIQUE TECHNOLOGIES, UNBEATABLE CUSHIONING, CONTROL, & GRIP.

4:SYS SQUASH

Available colours:
Black/Yellow/Cool Grey
Black/Red/Silver
White/Cool Grey/Silver/Blue

4:SYS BADMINTON

Available colours:
Silver/Cool Grey/Bright Blue
White/Cool Grey/Silver/Red
Silver/Cool Grey/Bright Blue (Women's)

O2. RESEARCH

Top level Squash & Badminton are amongst the most physically demanding of sports. Working with biomechanical experts Quintic Consultancy and our World Champion players, HI-TEC has spent over two years redfining the meaning of 'performance footwear' for indoor sports.

"The Hi-Tec 4:SYS shoes will enable players of all abilities to benefit from better grip, greatly improved impact absorption, and a level of control never before seen in Squash & Badminton shoes."
Dr. Paul Hurrion, Quintic Consultancy Ltd.

TWO UNIQUE SPORTS, TWO UNIQUE SHOES

In biomechanical terms Squash and Badminton share many similarities. For instance the most common way to stop and decelerate, in both sports, is by performing a lunge. Equally due to short stopping distances, high impact forces must be accepted quickly and efficiently to prevent injury. However, this does not mean there are enough common elements to wear the same shoe for both. In fact, the opposite is true.

BADMINTON
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Movement in Badminton is more vertical and reactionary. Play is also on the front foot more often; the 'stance of readiness' is a good example.

The average angle of approach to the lunge is more acute than in Squash at 47°.

The force going through the shoe can be up to 6 times your bodyweight. Note that the average runner experiences up to 3 times their bodyweight.

With the combination of a higher angle, greater impact forces, and vertical movement, Badminton shoes can be softer and lighter but need to be cushioned enough underfoot to manage the extreme forces.

SQUASH
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With Squash players looking to dominate the 'T', movement can be more routine based in comparison.

Lunging is predominant but generally shallower at 44°.

The force going through the shoe during squash can be up to 5 times bodyweight. Note that the average runner experiences forces up to 3 times their bodyweight.

The combination of lower angle, minimal vertical movement means a wider 'footprint' with more lateral stability is required. Squash shoes are subject to greater wear around the toe; the upper materials therefore need to be more robust.

03. TECHNOLOGIES

Developed with the world's leading players, these products combine three unique technologies to deliver unbeatable cushioning, control and grip.

IMPACT ZONE

CUSHIONING WHERE YOU REALLY NEED IT
Hi-Tec's Impact Zone helps to control and stabilise your landing.

HOW?_
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It delivers the cushioning you need at the critical position of impact--towards the rear of your heel.

WHY?_
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The impact forces experienced during a game are huge, equally the contact angles during a lunge, compared to running, are also extreme. The combination of acute angles and high located force put massive stress through the back or rear of the heel.

HI-TEC's Impact Zone compound, in combination with the 4:SYS midsole as a whole, has been uniquely developed to deal with these forces in this specific location.

4:SYS

DYNAMIC MOTION CONTROL FOR YOUR FEET
Your footwork during a rally is dynamic and constantly changing. Your footwear needs to react to every movement.

4:SYS technology is the culmination of three years research and testing into the dynamics of movement. It delivers more support, stability, and control by increasing the time from heel contact to shot. This in turn reduces the transfer of energy during your footstrike.

Each 4:SYS shoe adopts five different densities in seven locations to deliver more control and stability. It does not isolate pressure zones into two areas (heel and forefoot) like some traditional shoes, but works holistically.

Shock absorbing materials are located in Zones 1 & 2 to control and stabilise your lunge and landing. Energy return materials are located in Zones 3 & 4 to provide lift after the shot is played.

PEAK FORCE

MAXIMUM GRIP AT THE MOMENT YOU PLAY YOUR SHOT
Our research with Quintic Consultancy has identified that the highest moment of maximum force -- or 'Peak Force' -- also coincides with the moment you play your shot.

Crucially, the location of this point of Peak Force is through the waist of the shoe.

Therefore to provide the best grip, support, and control at this critical moment the shoe needs to be flat through its waist or middle. How do your shoes compare?

The more surface area of your shoe in contact with the court, the more grip and stability you have. The Peak Force outsole delivers a stable platform at the precise moment you need it.

04. RESULTS

The Hi-Tec 4:SYS shoes have been proven to deliver unbeatable cushioning, control, & grip.

IMPACT ZONE

CUSHIONING WHERE YOU REALLY NEED IT
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IMPACT ZONE IN ACTION//
Statistical analysis shows the Hi-Tec 4:SYS shoe to have lover and better distribution of impact forces than both competitors.

The reduction of 'hotspots' is also visible on the Hi-Tec shoe.
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DOES IT WORK?_
THE IMPACT ZONE PROVIDES UP TO 34% BETTER IMPACT CUSHIONING THAN OTHER LEADING FOOTWEAR.
THIS IS THE EQUIVALENT REDUCTION OF UP TO 20-25 TIMES YOUR BODYWEIGHT PER SECOND.
THAT'S ONE THIRD BETTER PERFORMANCE THAN ANY OTHER SHOE TESTED.

4:SYS MIDSOLE

DYNAMIC MOTION CONTROL FOR YOUR FEET
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4:SYS IN ACTION//
The 4:SYS shoes clearly show the pressure distribution. The result is better shock absorption but also more stability and control as demonstrated by the straight path of the force through the shoe, shown by the white line.
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DOES IT WORK?_
THE 4:SYS MIDSOLE INCREASES THE TIME FROM HEEL CONTACT TO SHOT BY 33% (.008 SEC). (LOADING RATE)
THIS DECELERATION REDUCES THE FORCE BY 195.6N OR 35%.
LOADING RATES ARE A KEY PREDICTOR TO INJURY POTENTIAL.

PEAK FORCE

DYNAMIC MOTION CONTROL FOR YOUR FEET
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PEAK FORCE IN ACTION//
The red marker shows the point of Peak Force through the waist--where shot is played.

The Hi-Tec 4:SYS shoe clearly shows that the foot is supported under the point of Peak Force, as opposed to either of the competitors' shoes.
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DOES IT WORK?_
INCREASED SURFACE CONTACT MEANS THE HI-TEC 4:SYS SHOES PROVIDE UP TO 6 TIMES BETTER GRIP, BETTER STABILITY, AND IMPROVED PRESSURE AND FORCE DISTRIBUTION.

05. PLAYERS

Hi-Tec Sports is proud to sponser all of our world-class atheletes. For a full list of bios informaiton on the following sponsored Squash and Badminton players, please upgrage your Adobe Flash Player and view this site again.

David Palmer
James Willstrop
Kenneth Jonassen
Nathan Robertson
Gail Emms
Lee Beachill

06. TESTIMONIES

Hi-Tec Sports is always excited to hear from professional and ametuer players from all around the world. For a selection of quotes and testimonies from players just like you, please upgrage your Adobe Flash Player and view this site again.

If you have your own testimony or story to give, we'd be glad to hear it! Please see the 'Contact' section for more details on how to get in touch with us.

07. COURT NEWS

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08. ABOUT HI-TEC

09. CONTACT

UK

Incorporating Ireland, Austria, Finland, Norway, & Switzerland

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CANADA

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GERMANY

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SPAIN

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SWEDEN

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USA

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T: +1 949 786 4336

OTHER INTERNATIONAL MARKETS

Hi-Tec Sports International
T: +44 1702 561 357

10. PRIVACY POLICY/TERMS & CONDITIONS

PRIVACY POLICY

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This Privacy Statement is applicable to data collected by Hi-Tec and other Hi-Tec associated companies in Europe that distribute Hi-Tec's products. In order to help you understand how we will use the data you provide, the following guidelines have been created.

In general, it is possible to access our sites without supplying any personal data. But in the cases where personal information is collected it is used primarily to best provide the services you might request and secondly to improve how Hi-Tec might serve you, by making appropriate use of the information. Further, we may also use this information to send you from time to time information about Hi-Tec products and services that we think may be of interest to you. Unless required to do so by law and as set out in this policy, we will not share, sell or distribute any of the information you provide to us without your consent.

DATA STORAGE AND SECURITY The data may be transferred, stored and processed inside or outside the European Union and anywhere in the world but will not be disclosed to anyone outside the Hi-Tec Group, its associated companies or other companies who provide services of assistance to Hi-Tec's customers. We employ security measures to protect your information from access by unauthorised persons and against unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction and damage. We will retain your information for a reasonable period or as long as the law requires.

This information will be treated in accordance with the Directive 95/46/EC of the European Parliament in accordance with national laws passed pursuant to the Directive.

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