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As explained by the World Taekwondo Federation itself, in the next Qualifying Tournament for the Olympic Youth Games Nanjing 2014 and the 10th WTF World Taekwondo Youth Championship, the Daedo 2G Black version of sensing socks will not be used as they will be discontinued. Additionally, WTF recommends not using that version in any of the WTF sanctioned events from March 1, 2014 onwards.
The information comes out just weeks before these junior events and it is obvious that the Spanish company will have great demand of the sensing socks new version.
WTF presented as well the evolution of the sensing socks:
Daedo PSS TK-Strike Sensing Socks
Previous version: 2G Black
• Black textile
• Blue WTF logo
• Discontinued version
• The use of this version is NOT Recommended in the WTF official competitions from March 1, 2014 onwards.
Olympic version: 3G Grey (2013)
• Grey textile
• Blue WTF logo
• Same version as the one used in London 2012 Olympic Games
• For better image and functionality
• The use of this version is recommended in WTF official competitions from March 1, 2014 onwards.
Latest version: 4G Grey (2013)
• Grey textile
• 3-color WTF logo
• With special chip to check authenticity of e-foot protector
• The use of this version is recommended in WTF official competitions from March 1, 2014 onwards.
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Do they have a sensor on the sole? If not how are front kick side kick back kick etc scored?
Please provide a link that the WTF states this.
They are NO different. Just Grey with a red NFC inventory tag. No scoring advantage or disadvantage. http://Www.tkdscore.com
if possible where would i be able to purchase the gray one from.
This version can be purchased in Taipei (if you are going to attend)
VP of TrueScore stating that there is no difference in sock, Black vs. Grey. And that they gave out the grey ones at the Olympics. Both sock are the same. See video here.
No difference in Black vs. Grey socks. See VP of TrueScore state so him self. Video at this link.