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Heel Stack Height
35.9 mm
Weight
199.5 g (7.04 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.9 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Heel Stack Height
34.7 mm
Weight
211.9 g (7.47 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.0 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
ASICS MAGIC SPEED 5
ASICS HYPER SPEED 6
The ASICS HYPER SPEED 6 and ASICS MAGIC SPEED 5 are both lightweight tempo trainers from the same brand, but the MAGIC SPEED is the more advanced shoe. Its combination of carbon plate and more premium foam results in a ride that is more responsive and better cushioned. The HYPER SPEED is less expensive, though, so if price is more important than performance, it could still be a good option.
Variants
- MAGIC SPEED 5 (Vital Green/Carrier Grey - (Men - US 9))
- MAGIC SPEED 5 (Vital Green/Carrier Grey - (Women - US 7))
- HYPER SPEED 6 (Aquarium/White - (Women - US 7))
- HYPER SPEED 6 (Stadium Orange/Singed Red - (Men - US 9))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
7.4
6.2
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
7.5
2.1
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
7.3
4.5
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
6.7
5.7
Heel Stack Height
35.9 mm
34.7 mm
Weight
8.2
7.8
Heel Compression Energy Return
7.0
1.4
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
8.2
7.8
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
199.5 g (7.04 oz)
211.9 g (7.47 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
35.9 mm
34.7 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
29.0 mm
28.7 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.9 mm
6.0 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.0 mm
6.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
76 mm (3.0")
79 mm (3.1")
Outsole Arch Width
65 mm (2.6")
68 mm (2.7")
Outsole Forefoot Width
101 mm (4.0")
105 mm (4.1")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.12
2.28
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.48
3.66
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
268 mm (10.6")
274 mm (10.8")
Internal Heel Width
56 mm (2.2")
59 mm (2.3")
Internal Forefoot Width
88 mm (3.5")
87 mm (3.4")
Wide Sizing Available
No
No
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.6
9.4
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
0.7 mm (0.028")
0.8 mm (0.031")
Toe TTS Deviation
-1.9 mm (-0.074")
-2.7 mm (-0.104")
Forefoot Fit: Height
6.6
5.2
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-4.1 mm (-0.161")
-5.6 mm (-0.222")
Arch Fit: Width
10
9.7
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
0.4 mm (0.017")
3.0 mm (0.116")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
7.5
7.0
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
21 mm (0.8")
18 mm (0.7")
Heel Apex Position
16.4%
15.7%
Heel Rocker Angle
24.5°
21.8°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
8.2
7.4
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
59 mm (2.3")
51 mm (2.0")
Toe Apex Position
64.4%
65.0%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
30.5°
27.0°
Foam
Primary Foam Picture
Secondary Foam Picture
Primary Foam Name
Flytefoam
Primary Foam Type
EVA
Secondary Foam Name
No Secondary Foam
Secondary Foam Type
No Secondary Foam
Laces
Laces Picture
Lace Type
Flat
Width
4.0 mm (0.2")
Thickness
1.6 mm (0.1")
Stretch
10.5%
Breathability
6.0
Breathability Video
Upper Breathability
Upper Microscope Photo
Time-To-Dry
7.4
Time-To-Dry Timelapse
Time-To-Dry Graph
Preview Graph
Time To 30% Dry
6.9 hrs
Time To 70% Dry
18.0 hrs
Time To Dry
25.4 hrs
Water Absorption
7.8
Dry Weight Photo
Wet Weight Photo
Water Absorbed
40.2%
Other Features
Other Features Photo
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Tongue Gusset Type
Non-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
Carbon Fiber
None
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
7.0
1.4
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
76.2%
66.2%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
7.5
2.1
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Energy Return
78.3%
68.0%
Heel Cushioning
8.0
6.3
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.94 J
2.85 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
9.68 J
8.06 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
15.57 J
13.84 J
Forefoot Cushioning
7.4
6.3
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 800N
4.69 J
3.72 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
7.90 J
6.74 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
11.38 J
10.33 J
Heel Firmness
7.5
9.1
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 550N
40.1 N/mm
58.3 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
52.2 N/mm
68.6 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
75.5 N/mm
94.9 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
8.6
9.6
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
60.5 N/mm
81.4 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
79.4 N/mm
101.7 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
111 N/mm
137 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
6.7
5.7
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 10km
7.28 J
6.24 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
7.14 J
6.10 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
7.06 J
6.04 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
6.99 J
5.99 J
Rocker Stiffness
7.9
6.8
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Force To Flatten The Rocker
115 N
79 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
7.3
4.5
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
66.6%
55.2%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
7.6
7.2
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
18.3 N/mm
13.3 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
270 N
272 N
Heel Compression Depth
4.6
Heel Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Heel Compression At 550N
9.4 mm
Heel Compression At 1100N
16.0 mm
Heel Compression At 1900N
20.0 mm
Forefoot Compression Depth
4.4
Forefoot Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Compression At 800N
9.8 mm
Forefoot Compression At 1300N
12.8 mm
Forefoot Compression At 2050N
15.0 mm
ASICS MAGIC SPEED 5
ASICS HYPER SPEED 6
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