Our shoes roundup names the Yonex Power Cushion Eclipsion 5 its Best Cushioning pick. This review answers what Filipino players want to know: does that plush ride hold up over long sessions on Manila's outdoor hard courts, how does a heavy stability shoe cope with Philippine heat, and where can you actually get one in the PH when local sports shops don't stock it?

Note: Rally PH has not playtested the Eclipsion 5. This review draws on Yonex's product pages, Tennis Warehouse's playtest review (October 2024, scored on their 10-point playtest scale, not lab measurements), PAGASA heat data, and our check of PH retailers on 29 October 2026.

Specs at a glance

  • Item codes: men SHTE5MAC · women SHTE5LAC (all-court). Yonex also sells clay versions (SHTE5MGC / SHTE5LGC) with a clay-specific outsole; this review covers the all-court shoe only.
  • Surface: All-Court (Yonex)
  • Weight: 365 g men (size 26.0 cm) · 330 g women (size 24.5 cm) (Yonex)
  • Tech (as Yonex describes it): a newly shaped Power Cushion+ with a TPU support structure that "creates a quicker rebound"; an updated one-piece outsole with a denser pattern "for improved foot stability and control"; "Durable Skin" with thicker materials in high-stress areas. Yonex USA also lists Double Raschel Mesh, Feather Bounce Foam, a Power Graphite Sheet, a round sole and an inner bootie.
  • Outsole: Endurance Rubber II
  • Fit: Standard (Yonex USA). Tennis Warehouse's testers mostly found it true to size, though one narrow-footed tester called it "a little wide".

Cushioning: why it earns the label

Yonex pitches the Eclipsion 5 as a stability shoe whose Power Cushion+ construction "absorbs impact, returns energy, and keeps you balanced during explosive lateral movements." Tennis Warehouse's playtesters back up the comfort side: the shoe scored 8.1 for Comfort on their playtest scale. One tester "especially liked the level of cushioning. They felt plush, yet responsive, under both my heel and forefoot." Another found it "plush underfoot" with "zero break-in time" needed to unlock that cushioning.

It isn't perfect. One tester wanted "a bit more cushion under the forefoot", and another started having comfort issues "around the 20-hour mark" because "the shoes are extremely rigid". There's no independent lab data for this shoe (RunRepeat hasn't tested it), so treat these as playtest impressions, not measurements.

On Manila hard courts

Hard and shell courts dominate public play in Metro Manila, and the marquee public venues are hard. Rizal Memorial Tennis Center has newly resurfaced hard courts (₱600/hr by day and ₱1,000/hr from 5 PM through PSC booking), and CCP in Pasay has four outdoor hard courts. Rally's court directory tags venues such as Rizal Memorial, CCP, Kerry Sports Manila, Makati Sports Club, and Meralco as hard. Not sure what you play on? See our court surface guide.

Durability is where the Eclipsion 5 shines in testing. Tennis Warehouse scored Sole Durability 8.2 and Toe Durability 8.3, called it "one of the most durable outsoles we've seen this year", and said the Endurance Rubber II offers "great longevity for the hard-court grinder". After around 20 hours, one tester said the toe end of the outsole "still had plenty of life and tread pattern left." That matters on abrasive outdoor courts like Rizal Memorial and CCP.

Grip scored 8.4 for Traction. It's an all-court outsole that suits hard courts: one tester found it would "grip the gritty hard courts well", and another reported "excellent and predictable traction whether the hard court I was playing on was freshly washed or not." It's grippy enough that one tester "could stop short on some slides".

Stability and fit

Tennis Warehouse scored Foot Support/Stability 8.3 and called the shoe "extremely supportive"; one tester said it "resisted twisting well on aggressive lateral moves." Yonex says the denser one-piece outsole increases the ground contact area versus the Eclipsion 4. The trade-off is feel: one tester called it "very brick-like", and Tennis Warehouse lists bulkiness as a negative. For other planted, stable options, compare the ASICS Gel Resolution X and the bouncier Nike Zoom GP Challenge 1.

Heat and weight: the honest caveat

PAGASA's "danger" heat index band is 42–51°C. In May 2026, forecasts reached 44°C at NAIA in Pasay and 43°C in Quezon City. That's the test for any shoe built around cushioning and support.

Tennis Warehouse scored Ventilation 7.7, tied for its lowest category score. One tester described it as "moderate — not super breathable, but also not too hot or stuffy"; others said their feet "never ran too hot" and that ventilation was "sufficient". Nobody has published lab breathability data for this shoe, and Yonex doesn't claim a ventilation upgrade over the Eclipsion 4. The upper pairs Double Raschel Mesh with thicker Durable Skin in high-stress areas.

It's also a heavier stability build at 365 g for the men's shoe. Weight also scored 7.7, and one tester put it bluntly: "These shoes are heavy, make no mistake." In Manila's hottest months, book early mornings or evenings, outside the 11 AM–3 PM window, and bring moisture-wicking socks or a spare pair.

Where to buy in the Philippines

On 29 October 2026 we checked 15 PH retailers, marketplaces and channels. Here's what we found:

  • Official channel: Yonex's PH distributor is Sunrise & Co. in Ortigas, Pasig. We couldn't find a PH online store, so ask Yonex-carrying tennis shops or your stringer to order it.
  • PH sports retailers: we didn't find the Eclipsion 5 at Toby's, Chris Sports, ZALORA, JuegoSports, Baseline Tennis, Sports Central, Runnr, or Decathlon. Their Yonex shoes are badminton models.
  • Lazada: current listings are cross-border sellers shipping from South Korea, at roughly ₱9,100–₱15,700 when we checked. These aren't authorized Yonex PH listings. Check that it's the all-court version (SHTE5MAC / SHTE5LAC), not clay (SHTE5MGC / SHTE5LGC), and allow for delivery time. We couldn't verify an official Shopee listing.

For reference, Yonex USA lists it at US$145. That's not a PH price. On the racquet side, see our Yonex Astrel 105 review.

Rally PH Verdict: 4.0 / 5

Pros: plush, responsive cushioning that earns its Best Cushioning label (Tennis Warehouse Comfort 8.1); one of the most durable outsoles in Tennis Warehouse's testing (Sole Durability 8.2, Toe 8.3) for abrasive Manila hard courts; dependable grip (Traction 8.4); very stable for lateral movement (8.3); current Yonex model.
Cons: only moderate ventilation (Tennis Warehouse 7.7) for PH heat, with no lab breathability data; heavy at 365 g; a rigid, sometimes "brick-like" feel; no authorized PH online seller, only cross-border Lazada listings; we haven't playtested it.
If you want a cushioned, durable, stable shoe for long hard-court sessions and can play mornings or evenings, the Eclipsion 5 is a strong choice and our roundup's cushioning pick. If heat, weight, or an easy local purchase matters most, look elsewhere in the roundup.

Compare it with our other picks in Best Tennis Shoes for Hard Courts in Tropical Heat.