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Nike may have just lost one of its all-time top men\u2019s tennis players to retirement<\/a>, but it looks like the brand has big plans for the sport in the new year. In addition to a full-fledged retro push of Andre Agassi\u2019s 1990s signature line<\/a>, a new performance model is on the way, and it\u2019s borrowing some aesthetic inspiration from a basketball classic.<\/p>\n

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Images of the all-new Nike Hypersmash recently hit the internet. The low-top tennis silhouette takes some clear inspiration from the Nike Hyperdunk basketball model, which was originally released in 2008 and was famously worn by Kobe Bryant.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The late NBA legend wore the \u201cUnited We Rise\u201d Hyperdunk while playing as a member of Team USA during the 2008 Olympics. Its launch came in-between the Kobe 3 and the Kobe 4<\/a> and offered a first glimpse at a new Nike tech known as Flywire that would define many of the era\u2019s performance shoes. <\/p>\n

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Inspired by suspension cables on bridges, Flywire tech used lightweight-yet-durable Vectran filaments to support the wearer\u2019s foot. In addition to the Hyperdunk, Flywire was prominently featured on models such as the Kobe 4, Kobe 5<\/a>, LeBron 7, and LeBron 8.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Nike Hypersmash (lateral). Credit: Nike<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Now, it looks like Flywire\u2019s legacy will live on in the upcoming Nike Hypersmash. Based on the early images, the model essentially appears to be a low-cut version of the Hyperdunk with changes to make it suitable for tennis performance. Modifications include a reinforced toe box, exposed mesh for breathability and added lateral support from a TPU cage that extends from the midsole.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Beyond sport, the Hyperdunk’s history includes a special pair that was created exclusively for the 44th President of the United States<\/a>, Barack Obama. <\/p>\n

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Despite the pending arrival of the Nike Hypersmash, there\u2019s no word on a Hyperdunk retro. The \u201cUnited We Rise\u201d colorway was last rereleased in 2016.<\/p>\n

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The Nike Hypersmash is expected to debut during spring 2025. Retail pricing has not yet been confirmed.<\/p>\n

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Nike Hypersmash (detail). Credit: Nike<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Nike Hypersmash (top). Credit: Nike<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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