The CTi2 is incredible. Off the leg it feels the most rigid of all the braces tested. On the leg it feels just as strong. The extension stops take some work to adjust but no more than 15 minutes a leg. There is a reason that this brace has such a great reputation in the industry. Simply put its design is pure function and materials are the best available which means however it is not cheap. The weak link is the patella cup. It is a poor after thought on a very well designed brace. This brace is at its best in a sport that does not require the cup.

For $750 to $1500 for one I would NOT purchase the brace for any sport especially motocross or collision sports. If my sport was golf or another non collision sport AND I had insurance that would pay for it this brace would be my choice, but under no circumstance would I pay for the brace when there are others that offer equal support and better impact protection. If your sport is non-contact and you can get a prescription this is your brace.

What can I say other than "I am sold". I had my own ideas of what a brace should offer and I was certain that I would forever be wearing a pair of CTi2's. When I received the CTi2 in the mail I was impressed and was sure that none of the others would compare. Then the Cell's arrived and that thought was gone. Out of the box I could tell that it had been designed for function and the patella cup was unmatched. From the lace up system to the ease of adjusting I love everything about this brace. It feels as supportive, if not more so than the CTi2 and at $549 for a PAIR it is the best available knee brace on the market. Compared to the rest of the market this brace is WAY under priced, I would have paid $750+ for a pair and would have still thought I got a deal, but the guys at Asterisk are as concerned with helping the sport as the bottom line. The materials used and quality craftsmanship of this brace are impressive. Not to mention that the people at Asterisk are some of the best I have ever had the pleasure of dealing with.

It's my opinion that the Cell offers the most support and protection of any off the shelf brace available. I also took all of the braces to my surgeon (team doctor for several professional sports teams in Dallas). Without telling him what I though I asked his opinion. He agreed that the Cell was the best and has since requested information from Asterisk. (Note: he has not seen the Defender Pro yet) If you want a rigid frame brace that offers outstanding support and protection for a great price the Cell is the only answer.

Having toured their plant I can tell you that they have done their homework. They have a great reputation in the medical industry for post operative braces and the 7075-T6 alloy is the material to use for a flexible frame brace. The brace is so comfortable and slim it is hard not to like. The Rage is also the lightest weight. The patella cup is leaps and bounds better than the CTi2, it is very well designed and manufactured. The padding on the inside is the best period, way different than any of the others.

Some people are going to love the flexible frame others are not. I prefer the rigid frame but this is the best flexible frame brace available on the market today and I have no problem recommending it. If you are looking for the ultimate flexible frame brace look no farther, the Rage is the best, hands down.

Out of the box I was as impressed with the Defender Pro as I was with the Cell. It is a work of art. It is important to know that this brace is a semi-custom brace. Yes it is off the shelf but different size prefabricated calf, knee and thigh components are put together to give you the custom fit. The Defender Pro offers the most impact protection of all the braces tested because completely encompasses the knee, shin and thigh, leaving no gaps anywhere. The brace has proven its self on slopes with the World Cup professional skiers. The only brace to offer a tibial hinge which will allow it to eliminate "twisting" of the knee by rotating with the natural movement of the knee. The support the brace offers is simply awesome. I had too much padding inside the brace when I tested it and it was causing it to ride high on my leg. With the guidance of Kelvin Doyle the brace is now fitting better than my first ride with it. Easily it is the most comfortable brace tested and it was super slim while gripping the tank.

It is my opinion that the Defender Pro is the best of the bunch. It offered me the support qualities that I liked with the Cell and offered even more protection from impact. If you want the ultimate in knee protection this is the brace for you but it is not cheap.

The Edge is the off the shelf version of the CTi2. The extension stops take some work to adjust but no more than 15 minutes a leg. Its design and materials are the same as the CTi2 but it is cheaper and the flexible cuff allows the brace to fit different size legs with out having to make it custom. Like the CTi2, the weak link is the patella cup. It is an poor after thought on a very well designed brace. This brace is at its best in a sport that does not require the cup.

For $525 for one I would NOT purchase the brace for any sport especially motocross or collision sports. If my sport was golf or another not collision sport AND I had insurance that would pay for it this brace might be my choice, but under no circumstance would I pay for the brace when there are others that offer equal or better support and better impact protection. It has its place in the market, just not in the market of dirt bikes.