Babolat SFX 4 Review 2026: Wide Fit Comfort Shoe, All Court vs Clay, vs SFX Evo and Jet Mach 3

The Babolat SFX 4 is the tennis shoe for players who want room and cushioning first. SFX stands for Superior Fit eXperience, and the shoe is built wide, soft and stable rather than light and fast. This review covers who it suits, the all court and clay court versions, how it compares with the SFX Evo, the Jet Mach 3, the Wilson Courtglide and the Wilson Rush Pro 5, and how long it lasts. Today's price and sizes are on the product page.

Babolat SFX 4 all court men's tennis shoe, white and blue — Babolat Men's Tennis Shoes SFX 4 - ALL COURT. Tap the photo to open the product page.

Facts at a glance

Model: Babolat SFX 4, men's, 2024 release. Sold in an all court version at $175.95 and a clay court version at $174.95.
Fit: wide last with a generous forefoot. Width option listed as regular, but the SFX is Babolat's widest tennis shoe.
Cushioning: high, Babolat's Extra Cush EVA foam with a rocker geometry and an extended heel.
Support: three internal midfoot straps and a forefoot bucket for lateral stability. Lateral support rated moderate, cushioning rated high.
Outsole: Michelin rubber, all court pattern or full herringbone for clay. Heel to toe drop 10 mm.
Rated 4.8 (30) for the all court and 4.8 (65) for the clay court on our site.
Best for: club players who play two to four times a week and want comfort, players with wide feet, and anyone coming off a sore foot or knee.

The short answer

Buy the SFX 4 if your feet are wide, your knees or feet are tired after a match, or you simply want the most comfortable shoe in its price range. It costs $175.95 for the all court. It is not the lightest or the fastest shoe, and it does not pretend to be. If you want speed, the Jet Mach 3 is Babolat's answer. If you want a cheaper all-rounder, the Wilson Courtglide at $139.95 is the one to compare.

Price $175.95. Sizes US 8 to 14. The clay court version is $174.95. Sizes and availability are on the product page.

See the Babolat SFX 4 all court on our product page

Who it suits, and who should skip it

Good for you if

You have a wide forefoot and most tennis shoes pinch across the toes.
You play two to four times a week and want cushioning that lasts the whole match.
You are returning from a foot, knee or lower back niggle and want a soft landing.
You play long doubles sessions and spend a lot of time standing between points.
You want one shoe for tennis and the walk to the courts.

Skip it if

You want the lightest shoe you can buy. The Jet Mach 3 is built for that.
You have narrow feet. The SFX 4 will feel loose unless you size down, and then it is short.
You slide and attack and want a locked-in, low shoe. The Wilson Rush Pro 5 is firmer and more stable.
You want to spend under $150. The Wilson Courtglide is the value pick.

How it plays

Comfort: highWidth: wide fitLateral support: moderateWeight: mediumDrop: 10 mm

Babolat SFX 4, side view — Babolat Men's Tennis Shoes SFX 4 - ALL COURT. Tap the photo to open the product page.

Comfort. This is the point of the shoe. Babolat's Extra Cush foam runs the full length and the rocker shape rolls you from heel to toe. The heel is extended backwards so hard landings stay cushioned. On a hard court after two sets, this is the shoe your feet thank you for.

Fit. Wide across the forefoot with a normal heel, so the foot is held at the back and free at the front. Three straps inside the upper wrap the midfoot and a bucket shape around the forefoot stops the foot sliding sideways on a hard stop. Players with a regular-width foot can still wear it; they just get more room than they are used to.

Stability. Moderate. It is a comfort shoe first, so it is not as planted as a Rush Pro 5 or a Propulse when you lunge wide. For club tennis it is more than enough.

Durability. Michelin makes the outsole, and it wears slowly. The all court pattern handles hard courts and synthetic grass; the clay version has a full herringbone for grip and slide.

Specifications

Babolat SFX 4 clay court, black — Babolat Men's Tennis Shoes SFX 4 - CLAY COURT. Tap the photo to open the product page.

VersionsAll court and clay court

FitWide forefoot, regular heel

CushioningHigh, Extra Cush EVA with rocker geometry

Lateral supportModerate, three internal midfoot straps and forefoot bucket

OutsoleMichelin rubber, all court or herringbone clay pattern

Heel to toe drop10 mm

UpperVentilated mesh with reinforced toe

SizesUS 8 to 14 all court, US 8 to 12 clay

Model year2024

Price$175.95 all court, $174.95 clay court

SFX 4 or SFX Evo

The SFX Evo is the other wide, soft Babolat and the one people most often cross-shop. Here is how they differ.

	SFX 4	SFX Evo
Fit	Wide forefoot	Wider again, last is 6% wider
Cushioning	Extra Cush foam, rocker, extended heel	Ortholite insole 20% thicker than standard
Support	Three internal midfoot straps, forefoot bucket	Two lateral straps and an external reinforcement
Toe protection	Reinforced toe	Pro Shield rubber guard over toe and inner forefoot
Rating on our site	4.8 (30) all court	4.2 (34) all court, 5.0 (12) clay
Price	$175.95	$188.95

Babolat SFX Evo all court men's tennis shoe — Babolat Men's Tennis Shoes SFX Evo - All Court. Tap the photo to open the product page.

Choose the SFX 4 if you want the newer shoe with more hold. Choose the Evo if you have very wide or high volume feet and softness is everything. Women looking for the Evo fit should look at the women's SFX Evo clay court, rated 4.6 (76) on our site.

SFX 4 or Jet Mach 3

Babolat's two best-known men's shoes are built for different players.

	SFX 4	Jet Mach 3 (wide)
Built for	Comfort and room	Speed and precision
Fit	Wide forefoot	Wide (2E) version we stock
Cushioning	High, plush	Moderate, speed focused
Lateral support	Moderate	Excellent
Upper	Ventilated mesh	Matryx EVO woven
Rating on our site	4.8 (30)	4.3 (33)
Price	$175.95	$258.95

Babolat Jet Mach 3 all court wide men's tennis shoe — Babolat Men's Tennis Shoes Jet Mall Courth 3 - All Court - Wide. Tap the photo to open the product page.

If you move well and want a shoe that disappears on your foot, the Jet Mach 3 is the better shoe and it costs more. If you want comfort for club tennis, the SFX 4 is the better buy.

SFX 4 or the Wilson and K-Swiss options

Within the same price band we sell three other all court shoes that get compared with the SFX 4.

	Babolat SFX 4	Wilson Courtglide	Wilson Rush Pro 5	K-Swiss Hypercourt Express 3
Fit	Wide	Regular	Regular	Regular, wide version available
Cushioning	High	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Lateral support	Moderate	Good	Good, 4D support chassis	Good
Rating on our site	4.8 (30)	4.5 (28)	4.9 (6)	new
Price	$175.95	$139.95	$239.95	$240.00

Wilson Courtglide men's all court tennis shoe — Wilson Men's Tennis Shoes COURTGLIDE - All Court. Tap the photo to open the product page.

The Courtglide is the budget all-rounder and a good first proper tennis shoe. The Rush Pro 5 is the performance shoe for aggressive movers. The Hypercourt Express 3 is the K-Swiss club shoe with a wide option. Our Wilson tennis shoes review covers the two Wilsons in detail.

Fitting and sizing

Babolat sizing is true to length. Buy your normal size and let the width do the work. If you are between sizes, go up half a size rather than down, because the SFX 4 has a normal heel and a snug midfoot. Try it with the sock you play in. We fit shoes in the shop in Brooklyn and we would rather you walk out in the right size than return a pair.

On clay or en tout cas, buy the clay court version. On hard courts and synthetic grass, buy the all court. Our clay court shoes guide explains why the outsole matters.

Questions players ask

Is the Babolat SFX 4 good for wide feet?

Yes, and it is the reason most people buy it. The SFX 4 is built on a wide last with a generous forefoot, so players who find most tennis shoes narrow across the toes get room without going up a size. If you need even more room, the SFX Evo is built on a last Babolat says is 6% wider again.

SFX 4 all court or clay court?

The all court has a Michelin outsole with a modified herringbone pattern for hard courts and synthetic grass, which is what most Melbourne clubs play on. The clay court has a full herringbone outsole that grips loose clay and lets you slide. If you play on hard courts, buy the all court. If you play on en tout cas or red clay, buy the clay version. The uppers are the same.

What is the difference between the SFX 4 and the SFX Evo?

Both are comfort shoes with a wide fit. The SFX 4 is the newer, more supportive shoe, with Babolat's Extra Cush foam, an extended heel and three internal midfoot straps for lateral stability. The SFX Evo is the plusher, roomier option, with an Ortholite insole 20% thicker than standard and a wider last. If you want more hold in the shoe, choose the SFX 4. If you want maximum room and softness, choose the Evo.

SFX 4 or Jet Mach 3?

They are opposites. The SFX 4 is the comfort and stability shoe at $175.95. The Jet Mach 3 at $258.95 is the speed shoe: much lighter, with a Matryx woven upper and a firmer, faster feel. Club players who play two or three times a week are better served by the SFX 4. Competitive players who want the lightest shoe choose the Jet.

Does Babolat make the SFX 4 for women?

Babolat makes a women's SFX 4, but we stock the men's SFX 4 and the women's SFX Evo clay court. Women with wider feet also buy the men's SFX 4 in a smaller size, since the men's range starts at US 8. Ask us in store and we will measure you.

How long will the SFX 4 last?

Babolat's Michelin outsole is one of the harder-wearing rubbers in tennis. For a club player on hard courts two or three times a week, expect a season to a year before the outsole wears through under the toe. Rotating two pairs and keeping the shoe for tennis only extends that. Our guide to how long tennis shoes last has the detail.

What sizes does the SFX 4 come in?

The all court runs from US 8 to US 14 and the clay court from US 8 to US 12 in the current colours. Babolat sizing is true to length; the extra room is in the width. The current sizes are listed on the product pages.

Our verdict

Babolat SFX 4 all court, full view — Babolat Men's Tennis Shoes SFX 4 - ALL COURT. Tap the photo to open the product page.

The SFX 4 is the most comfortable tennis shoe we sell under $200 and the best choice for wide feet. It costs $175.95 and it is rated 4.8 (30) on our site. Buy it if comfort and room come first. Buy the Jet Mach 3 if you want speed, or the Courtglide if you want to spend less.

Price $175.95 all court, $174.95 clay court. Sizes and availability are on the product page.

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Sources: construction, materials and sizes are Babolat's published details as listed on our product pages. Prices and ratings are as shown on sturdyracquets.com.au on 16 October 2026 and can change.

Babolat SFX 4 review: the comfort shoe for wide feet, all court versus clay, and SFX 4 versus SFX Evo and Jet Mach 3