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Powerslide Next Core Black 100 II vs FR Skates FRX 80 X3R

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. FR Skates FRX 80 X3R is cheaper at $229.9. Every spec and price links to its source.

Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Powerslide Next Core Black 100 II FR Skates FRX 80 X3R
US price $229.9
BrandPowerslideFR Skates
Released2026
Wheel diameter (mm) 100 80
Wheels per frame 3 4
Bearing rating ABEC 9 TwinCam MW7 Freeride
Frame material aluminum (ADC10 cast, Elite frame) aluminum (extruded)
Closure system Kizer Clipper micro-adjustable buckle + velcro strap + laces plastic cuff buckle + 45-degree velcro strap + standard lacing
Wheel durometer (A) 88 85
Boot type hardshell (TRINITY 3-point mounting) hardshell (molded plastic, removable Drylex memory-foam liner)
Brake included No No

Sources — Powerslide Next Core Black 100 II: powerslide.com (verified 2026-08-11). FR Skates FRX 80 X3R: inlinewarehouse.com (verified 2026-08-11).

What's the difference between the Powerslide Next Core Black 100 II and FR Skates FRX 80 X3R?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Wheel diameter (mm): Powerslide Next Core Black 100 II 100 vs FR Skates FRX 80 X3R 80
  • Wheels per frame: Powerslide Next Core Black 100 II 3 vs FR Skates FRX 80 X3R 4
  • Bearing rating: Powerslide Next Core Black 100 II ABEC 9 vs FR Skates FRX 80 X3R TwinCam MW7 Freeride
  • Frame material: Powerslide Next Core Black 100 II aluminum (ADC10 cast, Elite frame) vs FR Skates FRX 80 X3R aluminum (extruded)
  • Closure system: Powerslide Next Core Black 100 II Kizer Clipper micro-adjustable buckle + velcro strap + laces vs FR Skates FRX 80 X3R plastic cuff buckle + 45-degree velcro strap + standard lacing
  • Wheel durometer (A): Powerslide Next Core Black 100 II 88 vs FR Skates FRX 80 X3R 85
  • Boot type: Powerslide Next Core Black 100 II hardshell (TRINITY 3-point mounting) vs FR Skates FRX 80 X3R hardshell (molded plastic, removable Drylex memory-foam liner)

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