Blades or studs

[chip]

ive always been a traditionlist with my boots and had studs but was thinking of getting some blades, how do they differ?

[TheGodEmperor]

ive always been a traditionlist with my boots and had studs but was thinking of getting some blades, how do they differ?

I didnt feel a difference when I made the transition...they might have better grip on the ball though

[stas]

You'll mostly notice a difference with your cleats depending on what kind of fields you play on.

[chip]

Just bought some new boots and got blades for the first time which you prefer and why?

[TheGodEmperor]

Just bought some new boots and got blades for the first time which you prefer and why?

blades because for me they grip the ball better and you can feel it more

[chip]

Been researching this and have read a lot of bad reports about blades, they caused a lot of bad cuts and theres a theory your more likely to get a twisting injury with them.
Looks like I'll be taking my addidas absolions back and getting some traditional 6 stud boots

[TheGodEmperor]

Been researching this and have read a lot of bad reports about blades, they caused a lot of bad cuts and theres a theory your more likely to get a twisting injury with them.
Looks like I'll be taking my addidas absolions back and getting some traditional 6 stud boots

interesting...this might affect my choice of cleats for the summer season...thanks for the info

[Adi]

It all depends on the surface. No point in having metal studs if you are going to play in Texas over the summer. I only used metal studs once for practice, so I don't even know the real difference.

[Adi]

chip, I'm merging this thread with your other one. No need to have to threads that are pretty much the same.

[Jamie]

my coach (ex-international player) says that studs are better because of the stability
the guy at the sports store said it didnt make a difference
but it seems like all the new boots have blades anyway
i have blades atm and they feel pretty good

[moby]

i am a long time studs user. i have played with them on any surface imaginable. and they are the best. they always dig in well

[Recce80]

ive been using studs since i was 5 years old....blades are just hype.