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Adidas Novaflight 2
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Adidas speed for wings and backs. Light, agile and with great indoor grip.
5/5 from users · 1 real rating
Fit
Who is it for?
- Position
- WingBackCentre back
- For
- Men
- Player weight
- < 75 kg · 75 – 90 kg
- Level
- Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
We recommend it if…
- Intermediate-to-advanced wings and backs
- Players who want Adidas quality without going for the high end
- Standard-width feet that don't need extra adjustment
- Those who prioritise the combination of grip and lightness
Pick another if…
- Pivots who need maximum lateral stability
- Players in heavy-contact positions (prefer the Stabil 16)
- Very tight budgets
- Those who need maximum long-lasting cushioning
Our test
The good and the bad
Pros
- Light and responsive for wings
- Quality HC indoor grip
- Competitive price for the Adidas range
- Also available in a women's version
Cons
- Less stability than the Stabil 16
- Not ideal for heavy-contact positions
Before you order
Sizes and fit
- Fit
- Regular
- Weight
- 280 g
- Drop
- 9 mm
Where to buy
Price at each shop
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€86.65
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Buy at Handball-Store · €110.00 (opens in a new tab)How we score it
Score by category
- Grip
- 8.9
- Cushioning
- 8.4
- Stability
- 8.1
- Durability
- 8.5
- Value for money
- 9.1
Gorka Cabañas' opinion
Journalist. Former handball player and coach. Co-founder of Liftados
Adidas had a gap in its handball catalogue: it needed a wing shoe that sat between the Sonic and the Stabil 16 and outperformed the Sonic. The Novaflight 2 is the answer, and in my opinion it does the job well, although without revolutionising any particular parameter.
The Lightstrike EVA on the Novaflight 2 is more responsive than the Sonic's Cloudfoam and you notice it on take-offs. At 280 grams, the on-court feel is agile and direct, which is what a wing is looking for. The HC Indoor multidirectional outsole inherits the compound from Adidas' premium indoor shoes, with the right pattern for explosive changes of direction. That 8.6 overall score is well deserved.
What gives me some reservations is the long term: Lightstrike, although it's an excellent foam when new, tends to compress faster than BOOST under accumulated heavy load. For a demanding season with four training sessions a week, the Stabil 16 or the Stabil Next Gen withstand midsole breakdown better. For players who replace their shoes every season and play at an advanced level, the Novaflight 2 offers excellent value for money.
Published on 5 January 2026 · Liftados.com
On-court review
Full review
Grip and traction
The HC indoor multidirectional outsole on the Adidas Novaflight 2 belongs to the same compound family used in Adidas' Stabil range, although in a version adapted to the Novaflight's lighter, more dynamic profile. With an 8.9 for grip, it's one of the highest scores in the catalogue for models in its price bracket, reflecting Adidas' mastery of indoor rubber compounds. For wings and backs who need maximum traction when starting from the wing position or when driving towards the six-metre line from the back position, this level of grip is more than enough for any level up to advanced. On top-division parquet courts, its performance is outstanding; on cheaper synthetic vinyl courts, traction remains just as good thanks to the large contact area of the multidirectional pattern.
Cushioning and energy return
The responsive Lightstrike EVA midsole on the Adidas Novaflight 2 is the same technology found in the Stabil 16, but in a configuration optimised for dynamic positions. Lightstrike EVA is noticeably lighter than conventional EVA (a weight reduction of approximately 40% for an equivalent volume, according to Adidas), while keeping the elastic response that absorbs impacts without penalising responsiveness. With an 8.4 for cushioning and a 9 mm drop (one step lower than the Stabil 16), the Novaflight 2 offers a profile that favours wings' explosiveness without sacrificing joint protection. For a 75-85 kg player who jumps and lands repeatedly during a match, Lightstrike EVA is more than enough.
Stability and support
With an 8.1 for stability, the Adidas Novaflight 2 is clearly less supportive than the Stabil 16 (9.4), which makes sense given that it's designed for dynamic positions that need more freedom of movement. The technical mesh upper with TPU reinforcements offers adequate hold for wings and backs, containing the foot on changes of direction without stiffening the movement. For players in outside positions who don't deal with very intense physical contact, this level of stability is perfectly adequate. For centre backs with more defensive work and screening, the Stabil 16 may be more appropriate despite the higher price.
Who this shoe is for
The Adidas Novaflight 2 is Adidas' shoe for wings and backs who don't need the robustness of the Stabil 16 but want the brand's quality. At 280 grams versus the Stabil 16's 305 and with a mid-range price, it offers a clear proposition: the same level of grip (HC indoor), less weight, less stability. For an intermediate-to-advanced wing, it's some of the best value for money from Adidas. Compared with the Puma Accelerate Nitro SQD 4 (250 g, lighter) or the Mizuno Wave Lightning Neo (255 g, more grip), it competes in the same segment with advantages in distribution and brand recognition.
Liftados verdict · 8.6/10
The Adidas Novaflight 2 is Adidas' answer for wings and backs who want the brand's strengths at a mid-range price. The 8.9/10 HC indoor grip, the 280-gram weight and the responsive Lightstrike EVA make it one of the best options in its price range for outside positions. Seventh place overall and third for wings show its real level.
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