I Tested Banned Sports Products

[@jeroen1989]

The shoe benefit comes (more) into play after 30kms when the legs start fatiguing.

[@ChrisHowett]

Hold that thought…

[@Navoii.]

Right, so if I got these shoes, I will be able to run 30km without my legs fatiguing? That's a great improvement over my current 2km

[@jeroen1989]

@Navoii. Did I say that?

[@556WalkemdownTorrents]

in a 42km race it might have a 2% increase in running efficiency. so if you run 2km that is 0%

[@Uhreg]

​@@556WalkemdownTorrents but didn't he have 4% improvement in 5km on this video?

[@joe_krogan]

You forgot to try steroids

[@hamishfox]

bro just casually running 5k in 16.24 without the banned shoes like it's nothing

[@buckeyecountry04]

The other thing with the golf balls that has to be considered is that range balls go substantially shorter than a regular performance ball, so you’re probably cutting that difference difference in at least half

[@RIlianP]

Really, you could not splurge couple of billions to test all of the banned F1 technology, YT algorithm really is a killer.

[@poppymason-smith1051]

Ive been watching F1 content recently in the off season so i second this plan (that requires several lottery wins)

[@DctrBread]

awd, electronic assists, active aero, active suspension, active diff, active wheel geometry, and throw in some fans.

[@mushroomsoup6616]

Next time try the old swimming bodysuits before they were banned in 2009, getting in one will be a video in itself!😂

[@Carftymk]

an e-bike feels like cheating in the cheating competition.

[@ChrisHowett]

😂😂

[@iancarrey4123]

It’s the other way around. E-bikes are incredibly heavy when they are off. They should have been compared to a real bike.

[@yukiko_5051]

​@@iancarrey4123Nobody ride ebike turned off silly

[@Quizack]

@@iancarrey4123It really depends on the motor and the battery used, but a very tiny motor and battery could be under 1kg, while still adding 100-200w which is a massive difference when comparing cyclist’s power output. They wouldn’t need a large motor and battery combo like you’d find on an ebike in the store, and the battery could be just a couple WH. That said, a bike that’s 1kg heavier than its competition should still raise suspicions instantly, as they usually weigh about 7kg.

[@lePoMo]

definitely. might aswell say that guns are banned in boxing matches.

[@BurnerAcc-yy1sd]

After the release of the Jabulani some of my teammates (who were working at adidas Herzogenaurach) got some Prototypes and these things were like the Jabulani on crack. With a little bit of wind you could get some serious weaving going. Full on unpredictable.

[@Lando00100]

I feel bad for the guy who gos the the golf range and gets a great shot not knowing what kinda balls they are. Then spending so much time trying to catch that same feeling over and over.😂

[@Gusman007]

The e-bike test was all wrong. It should have been a racing mtb bike vs an e-bike, not an e-bike without the motor assistance on.

[@LOQuinceTV]

literally cringe asf

[@RyokoRHM]

well, if you wanted to be fair, he should have used the maximum power setting on the e-bike. most e-bikes limit their top speed depending on the power setting you have applied. my old e-bike would max at 16mph at 2/5 power, and 28mph at 5/5 power.

[@Henrix1998]

​@@RyokoRHMthat's not road legal ebike then

[@RyokoRHM]

@ you may want to look up "Class 1, 2, and 3" ebikes and what they're allowed to do.

[@fredEVOIX]

well my main comment answers that for you it's a muscular full susp with lockout (nearly no pedal pump going up) vs an enduro emtb with massive pedal pump I still gained 1h30 out of a 4h00 ride up and down a small mountain 2800ft 21 miles climb on road, gravel trail descent on dirt wet leaves muds and rocks (igorge trail not meant for bicycles) (my emtb is EU road legal 25kph 15.5mph) the beefier susp and heavier weight made me go way faster going down on the emtb it's not a true 1:1 but that's the thing the motor allows you to run more travel without a lockout I would never do that climb without a lock on a regular mtb it's 10-20% uphill I've never seen any mtber there only road cyclists, the main gain tough was doing those 2800ft in one go no stop no slow down just pedaling up easy, you can only understand how much it's a cheat when you just did the same climb one day earlier on a muscular bike

[@frogz]

as someone who rides ebikes and currently doesnt have a working controller, i can tell you 110% that ebikes are easier than pedaling ebikes even with the battery removed

[@ChrisHowett]

Thank you all for watching in 2024! After gaining 150 subscribers in 2023, I set a lofty goal of gaining 1,000 subscribers this year, but thanks to your incredible support, we achieved nearly 20 times that!!! I love making KZbin videos, so it’s an incredible honour that you choose to spend your free time watching them. It truly blows my mind. I hope you’ve had a great 2024, and I wish you all success, happiness, and new adventures in 2025. Happy New Year!

[@StineMC]

Nearly 30 times that* :)

[@Olympians01]

@@ChrisHowett make more running and cycling related videos 🆕

[@VIP_KING_OFICIAL]

Boa

[@twes6twes6]

Loving the content again! Please post more Chris, I've said before but I'll say it again, criminally low subscribers for the quality of content coming out. Its only a matter of time before those numbers jump hugely, keep it up xoxo

[@mahiru20ten]

Note that there are actually races solely made for e-bikes, so they're not really banned. Although these are mostly made for electric mountain bikes.

[@CappyLarou]

never hit a hole in one, you will go broke buying everyone in the clubhouse drinks as that is the tradition.

[@ChrisHowett]

😂😂😂

[@kanabis134]

My name's Earl reference spotted

[@V_besch14]

*rains* “In a monsoon” 😂

[@LunaIsOnYoutube]

Theres so much banned cycling equipment (according to UCI rules) that is sheer stupid and useless, i feel like it wouldve been funny to include, but i understand including the eletric bike, considering it makes a big difference compared to aero cycling bras or whatever. Great vid!

[@randomvideodude2356]

The undertones, the music at the testing of the golf balls, is the best!

[@ChrisHowett]

True!

[@Jeteso2009]

I think banned shoes should be compared to plated shoes like vaporfly3 or Adios Pro 3. Those would be much more better. Puma RB is just marketing gimmick

[@CityStormFC]

Putting 'glue' on goalkeeper gloves certainly sounds like cheating. But when you understand what gloveglu really is, you'll see why it's completely legal in football, and always will be. In fact, in the IFAB and FIFA rulebook, there is no mention at all of goalkeeper gloves.

[@Agarillobob]

arent most basketball and handball players using some kind of glue as well? Or wax or something.

[@Praktical_]

​@Agarillobob the NBA do not allow anything other than chalk or Rosin (a resin from Pine trees) to reduce sweat and improve grip but you can't be excessive with it.

[@Agarillobob]

@@Praktical_ I dont know about American basketball but that sounds like the thing I was talking about

[@gavinnorthants]

When I go mountain biking I have to make sure there is a large gap between your normal bike and the electric bikes as they are so slow on the downhill technical bits, due to the weight. They both have their place and they wizz pass on the uphill section when I'm pushing and out of breath!

[@DrMurdercock]

thats a 1200 USD ball, what are you thinking kicking it around like it was intended to be?

[@Kieranmca]

Range balls are different to normal balls and go about 20% less distance than normal golf balls, so while I'm sure those balls go further, the difference is not nearly as much as you guys think Great video though 👍

[@ChrisHowett]

Jeez, I didn’t know range balls were that much worse than normal balls! Thanks for mentioning

[@Kieranmca]

@ChrisHowett Not necessarily worse, they just make them a lot more durable so they can be reused a lot, but it takes away from the performance and aerodynamics

[@ryanHF]

Came to say this too, I’ve seen as high as 30% quoted. Great video though.

[@phil.willoughby]

​@ChrisHowett find someone with a launch monitor and test it into a net versus a normal ball: bonus of that approach is you get to keep the balls at the end.

[@Debbiebabe69]

funny thing is, at that particular range, someone is going to buy a bucket of range balls, get a couple of those bandits mixed in, and wonder why thier shot felt so different and flew so much further.....

[@skycastrum5803]

Wild. Completely forgot spin existed until the knuckleball thing for the banned football. I used to play volleyball. It was like, the main thing I focused on when serving (more fun than just slamming the thing). Weird as hell having those memories rush back.

[@Jon-yv4iu]

If you want to do another video like this Curling banned really abrasive broom heads in 2015 in a episode known as "Broomgate" or "Brushgate".

[@ianrobson9601]

Had a great laugh watching this especially with the perfect examples of typical English weather. Brilliant !

[@scientist1417]

2:38 The dog was waiting to be interviewed...

[@mitchelldurward8863]

That golf ball improvement is insane - honestly didnt think that would make a huge difference. Disappointing that theyre banned and havent just become the standard though.

[@edwardharris9810]

I did think that the E--bike test was a bit unfair as riding with electric motor off meant you've got the weight and resistance of the electric motors to contend with

[@MrHocotateFreight]

Id like a dedicated "tech sports" variant, where people actively look for the best tech. Its a "hardcore mode" vs "sandbox" situation, both can exist at the same time

[@graydanerasmussen4071]

An easy way to kill off some Formula 1 drivers... -The speeds they got up to in the late 80s, coupled with 40 years of tech innovation? Wowser!

[@woedendstewadpier4922]

How does the golf ball machine measure distance? Is it calculated based on speed and angle at the start? If so, then the effect of the air resistance reduction of the ball is not even included.

[@no1DdC]

I looked around a little and it seems to me like they use radar to track the balls.

[@woedendstewadpier4922]

@@no1DdC OK thanks. Did not know that this was possible.

[@no1DdC]

@ Small radar sensors are everywhere now. There are some really cool applications. I'm using one when I'm on my bike or scooter. It reliably warns me of cars approaching from behind.

[@KippoKupo]

18:12 here in the USA our ebikes have throttles with no hard cut off! Mine can go 40mph. its just a european law thing.

[@graydanerasmussen4071]

Yup. We actually use ours in dense traffic, and people would be so killed without a limiter. (It's 25km/h or around 16mph here in Denmark). It literally saves lives. Good reason, since you can't enjoy your freedoms when you are under a truck!

[@ragnarphillips1957]

To test correctly it would have to be the same condition you should have ran in a gym on a track no wind no weather That's a failure of a test in my opinion.

[@hi_pd]

Agreed. Environment should be controlled and replicable for both the shoes.

[@ajs11893]

Starts quite serious then turns into a full on monty python sketch by the time they start playing soccer 🤣

[@SYST3MGL1TCH]

I think there should be a division for nearly all sports where things like this (and maybe P.E.D.s within reason) are legal to use.

[@incruzius4464]

glove glue does work in football but youre playing for 90 minutes if all the dirt sticks to your glove its gonna perform for shit for most of the game

[@TonioGuajardo]

he's back!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ChrisHowett]

My man!

[@verigone2677]

That ball has multiple sizes of dimples to maximize the total dimpled surface area and reduce the amount of area that is at maximum circumference. This creates a larger area of low pressure around the ball keeping it aloft longer than competition legal balls

[@j.mshoots]

Came up on suggestion and you're running through Westpark! I nearly fell of my seat 😂

[@Quizack]

Those banned shoes aren’t going to have much of effect on someone like you. But on a professional who eats a special diet, trains relentlessly, and has training from Kinematics professionals, those extra few watts saved on each stride is definitely going to give them an advantage. It might translate to a few seconds off their personal best, which can really make a difference on the world stage. Maybe even the difference between 3rd or 1st.

[@yuiop2703]

While I would never compete with one, I want an e-bike someday. I think it would make biking more enjoyable because speed and seeing more sights within the same time window is generally more fun. It's obviously not as physically beneficial as a normal bike, but I think the heightened enjoyment improves odds of retention of the hobby

[@breezehaha]

you shouldnt compare the banned balls to range balls as range balls are Madde to go shorter, Should of use something better, for example pro v1s. I dont think the diffrence would be nearly as big.

[@cordlessbumper6360]

another quality video! I cant wait to see this guy get 1 million subscribers by 2025

[@ChrisHowett]

Thank you 🙏

[@leowilliam5578]

How does this guy just casually run 16:24 and a sub 3hr marathon???

[@moaningpheromones]

yeah. my sub 17s sounded like a woman giving birth in the 1800s.

[@teenor1823]

After going down a Foot Golf rabbit hole I found that the Jabulani is the preferred ball most top level foot golfers. I of course wanted to get one and realized the insane price and how many fakes existed. It's apparently really good for accurate long kicks.

[@Debbiebabe69]

if I played footgolf with jabs I would be remortgaging the house..... Tried footgolf 3 times, popped 4 balls. Cheap Chinese house balls are cheap. Jabs aint cheap.....

[@nothingburger1]

ideally, you don't get an ebike to replace a bike, you get one to replace your car and be more efficient. i think we should remove motor limits, i've had a 1000w bike with a throttle and it makes it even more practical for long commutes.

[@andymatheson82]

A 16 min 5k is wild, well done

[@johanrojassoderman5590]

One issue I'm imagining with the bike test: an unpowered electric bike probably has a lot of added weight from batteries and motors, whereas a professional bike should perform better. It'd be a bit like testing the shoes with the soles on and off.

[@nikanj]

"Yes, it should still be banned. But hell yeah it makes sport a lot more fun." - Lance on EPO

[@Debbiebabe69]

Pretty much all the peloton was dosed in that era, Lance just got the flack as we was winning and so they had more of his samples..... Most teams mottos in them days were 'if you dont dose, you dont ride'.

[@100catinthehat]

2:27 I find that I run better in the rain

[@petewilcock]

Fun video, it reminds me it's been so long since I've been to a modern driving range that you now get individual shot tracking! Such luxury.

[@ChrisHowett]

Yeah they’re class tbf!

[@Debbiebabe69]

We have 3 ranges in our area, 1 of them has toptracer on the public bays. The range with toptracer costs twice as much per range ball on average. It becomes a novelty after a few tries. I will use the toptracer range once or twice a year, but for most visits, getting twice as many rangeballs for the same cost is a bigger advantage.

[@nebzstream]

This video needs some love, great content mate :)

[@ChrisHowett]

Ahh cheers mate, really appreciate it!

[@I.Fumblebee.I]

I don't know, I understand that it's not fun to not predict the Jabulani ball movement, but like, both teams get the benefit?

[@mrmivisuals]

Quite entertaining seems like you put in loads of effort on this one!

[@ChrisHowett]

Glad you think so!

[@Niggleblade1986]

Not 1 knuckleball was made in this vid 🤣🤦🏾‍♂️ good try though lads 👌🏾

[@asyncdef2413]

A little less than 16 and a half minutes for a 5k is no joke. Good job

[@elliottchard]

Proper original content! Road to 100k in 2025 for sure mate

[@ChrisHowett]

Thanks mate! That would be epic!

[@ZZSmithReal]

Jimmy loves those banned shoes.

[@TheWeardale1]

nice...i have a full suspension emtb - and i think a fairer comparison would have been if you'd use a normal hard tail mtb rather than the emtb with the power off - as there's normally a huge difference in weight.. :) as mine weighs about 25kg, and my last normal mtb (hard tail) was about 12kg...as a caveat - you can ride in 'eco' mode (on the shimano motor at least) which gives just enough assistance to make your emtb feel like a normal mtb!

[@ChrisHowett]

Ahh very interesting I didn’t know that was the purpose of the eco modes! Thanks for the heads up!

[@Quizack]

It’s a fun idea for a video, but it’s not very useful as an actual test. A cyclist’s road bike weighs about 7kg, and the motor and battery combo that the banned rider used was under 1kg. It was barely perceptible. It also only put out like 50w, but that can make a big difference with a professional cyclist. A cyclist having an extra 50w on a hill climb is a massive advantage and can allow you to gain a few seconds. On a mid drive ebike though, the extra weight is closer 8kg, and it puts out 250w, with a peak output of over 600w. So the difference is massive even to an amateur. As a professional rider, that would put you in world record times, as opposed to gaining a few seconds.

[@Hnkka]

i once had slow drying silicone on my football gloves, made them REALLY sticky for a game and i was more confident that i will i stop balls coming at me making me better

[@SweatiestDegree]

Lol I think Ducatis are also banned from cycling competitions. Cars are also banned from the 100m dash

[@Sidkain]

Looks like a real Jabulani to me. The fakes are pretty easy to tell in person/on camera, I haven't seen any that are actually close to the geunine balls. I paid a pretty penny for mine many years ago as well. We revere the Jabulani and the SpeedCell as the meta choice of ball in the Foot Golf community.

[@lord_scrubington]

With the banned shoes, I wonder if a toe first stride would improve performance more, given thats where most of the spring is

[@Olympians01]

Hii bro i am so lucky i subscribed you yesterday and today you upload a new video yahhh😊

[@ChrisHowett]

Ahh nice, thanks for subbing!

[@Olympians01]

@ChrisHowett please search 1 more bycycle for me in 1 Dollar and ship that for me || India 🇮🇳 ||

[@mkzhero]

Well, going electric is obviously cheating, with the golf ball or shoes equivalent, it'd be like literally strapping rocket boosters in them (external power source, while sports are largely about your own). The ACTUAL direct comparison and 'chat'/banned comparison would be using a velomobile, which is still using your own force, but is much quicker and more power saving than a normal bicycle.

[@LearningFast]

Try that same 5k run in Alphafly 3s and you will be even quicker.

[@K20DFX]

Great video Chris, I need to try an electric bike.. see what all the fuss is about. Cant get over the minimal effort when riding though, won’t be the same return on muscle growth/ maintenance, rides would need to be double the size. I suppose they would be better with a group of two+ riding the same.

[@ChrisHowett]

Thank you! Yeah I was the same, I wasn’t a huge fan of the idea for the reasons you note but I guess it depends on your goals with cycling. I’d definitely suggest giving one a go though… it’s a lot of fun!

[@davitto01]

Was the footballing done at Jo Wit? That was my old school!

[@SamSamTV]

Amazing Video mate! Surely if you keep going like this, you may have a chance to come out big. Wishing you all the best and always happy to watch a new video of you!

[@ChrisHowett]

Ahh thank you, I really appreciate it!!

[@angelicplace5615]

Well that thumbnail looks like one way to put a spring in your step

[@onpahanvaan]

I've heard that there are also so-called banned substances that are supposed to help in many sports. Maybe a test on them?

[@666dreamboat]

Mate post your KZbin music playlist the vibes are impeccable 80s

[@paigedroessler3418]

What a great concept/video!!

[@gopro_vlogs]

In mountain biking e-bikes aren’t really band, for normal mountain biking some places allow them and some places don’t, I think the aren’t allowed in some places they would encourage more people to go ride causing more maintenance on trails that are harder to get to and maintain, in racing they have their own category but in saying that you can’t take an ebike to a normal bike race because that would be cheating so I guess yes and no that they are band

[@etherealicer]

In bike sports it is called motor doping and primarily happens in endurance races.

[@PUBGworldDelhi]

bro the weather during football test, like heaven?. which city?

[@miaouew]

Beautiful gray sky @11:45

[@nickpanov1080]

A normal bike vs an electric one? What's next? Rowing vs motorboat?

[@luap89]

Love this channel mate keep it up geeza

[@KainsTorment]

Are you in Milton Keynes? I think I recognise the area

[@J.e.f.f.r.e.y]

Hey Christian, what is your Parkrun PB? It would be cool to try those puma shoes just to experience running so much faster. It must have been so fun to feel that 40sec gain and run sub 16mins! Great video btw.

[@gabrielcharleaux1443]

In automatic translation to Brazillian Portuguese your voice sounds high-pitched raised power of 9 😂😂😂😂😂

[@creeper_420]

Great video! Thanks for making it.

[@stefjonckers225]

bro you didnt even watch it out

[@creeper_420]

@@stefjonckers225I did

[@Dartheomus]

Need a regular bike for the control. An E-bike without the E is basically a tank.

[@jamesgsamu1]

Great video Ja-bu-la-ni

[@maticandotti7997]

I'm kinda sad he used the e-bike at the end instead of a lighter normal bike. I don't think the tiring balanced things because of the motors Great video anyways, I love to see people test things out instead of reading about them

[@djj.8781]

Glove Glu does the same as spitting on your gloves in soccer, without the unsanitary part pretty much.

[@Quizack]

Personally I use a Power Balance bracelet to get my competitive edge. While people are laughing at me, I zoom past them!

[@ellhem4016]

That guy is good at golf!😮

[@ChrisHowett]

He was like a robot!

[@fredEVOIX]

I did a 1:1 comparison with a muscular 120mm XC mtb vs 170mm enduro emtb climb a small mountain on road then go down a gorge dirt trail 21miles 2800ft muscular 04h00m emtb 02h31m most of the gain was going up as it's not exactly an easy one with 10-20% uphill it's usually road cyclist territory, note that if I had to do mostly flat even for 60 miles I would take the muscular XC bike as with EU speed limited ebike you hit a wall at 15.5mph and it's extremely annoying

[@FayenMorval]

Get those subs man!

[@markc5999]

That park run in long Eaton?

[@Pikmin012]

"Why is it banned? Because it's banned!"

[@qwadebryson6165]

This is why we leave science to scientists and not Chad's. Next time try not to do the test in the rain.

[@joshvinson1237]

I thought you were going to use EPO when u brought the bike out. Maybe next video???

[@rytha4186]

I hope you will collab with Ryan Trahan one day

[@dna2805]

You deserve more viewers. Keep it up

[@ChrisHowett]

Thank you!!

[@Dug6666666]

Shouldn't the ebike be compared to a race legal bike and answer how much the extra weight is offset by power addition.

[@Niggleblade1986]

Glove glu 100% works. Usd it for a couple years

[@LieutenantDirtyBush]

west park is crazy

[@lbmclean]

Undertones?! Nice

[@JayJay-qu5oo]

can still get those footballs in SA rather easily.

[@ReaperCH90]

I think the bike test should have been done with a regular cx hardtail bikevs the e bike. i bet the lighter weight would have shaved off at least a min. But of course, it wouldn't have changed the big picture.