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ASICS GEL-EXCITE 11 vs NOVABLAST 6

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    Main Differences
    Design
      WeightStack HeightsExternal ShapeInternal ShapeForefoot Fit: WidthForefoot Fit: HeightArch Fit: WidthLength FitHeel Rocker GeometryForefoot Rocker GeometryFoamLacesBreathabilityTime-To-DryWater AbsorptionOther Features
    Performance
      Heel Compression Energy ReturnForefoot Compression Energy ReturnHeel CushioningForefoot CushioningHeel FirmnessForefoot FirmnessForefoot Long Run CushioningRocker StiffnessForefoot Bending Energy ReturnForefoot Bending StiffnessHeel Compression DepthForefoot Compression Depth
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ASICS GEL-EXCITE 11 
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Heel Stack Height
40.2 mm
Weight
290.1 g (10.23 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.9 mm
Plate
None
Heel Stack Height
41.9 mm
Weight
247.7 g (8.74 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.8 mm
Plate
None
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Our Verdict

ASICS GEL-EXCITE 11

ASICS NOVABLAST 6

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  • GEL-EXCITE 11 (Aurora Green/Black - (Men - US 9))
  • GEL-EXCITE 11 (Black/Carrier Grey - (Men - US 9))
  • NOVABLAST 6 (Black/Black - (Men - US 9))
  • NOVABLAST 6 (Black/Khaki - (Men - US 9))

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Design

Weight  

N/A
6.5

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Weight 
 

Lock g (Lock oz)
247.7 g (8.74 oz)

Stack Heights 
 

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Heel Stack Height 
 

Lock mm
41.9 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

Lock mm
33.1 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

Lock mm
8.8 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

Lock mm
8.0 mm

External Shape 
 

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Outsole Heel Width 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
90 mm (3.5")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
78 mm (3.1")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
116 mm (4.6")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

Lock
2.15

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

Lock
3.49

Internal Shape 
 

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Internal Length 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
284 mm (11.2")

Internal Heel Width 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
62 mm (2.4")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
95 mm (3.7")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

Locked
Yes

Forefoot Fit: Width 
 

N/A
9.3

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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
3.5 mm (0.136")

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
-0.8 mm (-0.030")

Forefoot Fit: Height 
 

N/A
6.0

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Toe TTS Deviation 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
-4.7 mm (-0.186")

Arch Fit: Width 
 

N/A
8.8

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Arch Width TTS Deviation 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
-2.2 mm (-0.088")

Length Fit 
 

N/A
10

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Heel Rocker Geometry 
 

N/A
7.6

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Heel Spring 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
24 mm (0.9")

Heel Apex Position 
 

Lock%
15.0%

Heel Rocker Angle 
 

Lock°
28.6°

Forefoot Rocker Geometry 
 

N/A
7.3

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Toe Spring 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
51 mm (2.0")

Toe Apex Position 
 

Lock%
66.0%

Forefoot Rocker Angle 
 

Lock°
27.0°

Foam 
 

Primary Foam Picture  

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Primary Foam Name 
 

Locked
FF BLAST MAX

Primary Foam Type 
 

Locked
POE

Secondary Foam Name 
 

N/A
FF TURBO 2

Secondary Foam Type 
 

N/A
A-TPU

Laces 
 

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Lace Type 
 

Locked
Flat

Width 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
6.0 mm (0.2")

Thickness 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
1.8 mm (0.1")

Stretch 
 

Lock%
22.2%

Breathability 
 

N/A
7.5

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Time-To-Dry 
 

N/A
6.6

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Time To 30% Dry 
 

7.0 hrs

Time To 70% Dry 
 

16.8 hrs

Time To Dry 
 

29.8 hrs

Water Absorption 
 

N/A
6.8

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Water Absorbed 
 

46.9%

Other Features  

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Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Locked
Fully-gusseted

Plate 
 

Locked
None
Performance

Heel Compression Energy Return 
 

N/A
6.4

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Heel Energy Return 
 

Lock%
74.3%

Forefoot Compression Energy Return 
 

N/A
7.6

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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

Lock%
78.9%

Heel Cushioning 
 

N/A
8.8

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Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

Lock J
4.20 J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

Lock J
10.65 J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

Lock J
17.95 J

Forefoot Cushioning 
 

N/A
8.3

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Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

Lock J
5.40 J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

Lock J
9.02 J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

Lock J
12.85 J

Heel Firmness 
 

N/A
6.0

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Firmness At 550N 
 

Lock N/mm
36.0 N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

Lock N/mm
47.0 N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

Lock N/mm
66.7 N/mm

Forefoot Firmness 
 

N/A
6.2

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Firmness At 800N 
 

Lock N/mm
49.0 N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

Lock N/mm
65.4 N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

Lock N/mm
92 N/mm

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

N/A
7.3

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Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

Lock J
7.91 J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

Lock J
7.77 J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

Lock J
7.69 J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

Lock J
7.62 J

Rocker Stiffness 
 

N/A
5.7

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Force To Flatten The Rocker 
 

Lock N
55 N

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

N/A
7.3

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Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

Lock%
66.9%

Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

N/A
6.0

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Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

Lock N/mm
9.7 N/mm

Forefoot Bending Force 
 

Lock N
218 N

Heel Compression Depth 
 

N/A
7.0

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Heel Compression At 550N 
 

Lock mm
15.3 mm

Heel Compression At 1100N 
 

Lock mm
23.4 mm

Heel Compression At 1900N 
 

Lock mm
28.5 mm

Forefoot Compression Depth 
 

N/A
6.8

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Forefoot Compression At 800N 
 

Lock mm
16.3 mm

Forefoot Compression At 1300N 
 

Lock mm
19.9 mm

Forefoot Compression At 2050N 
 

Lock mm
22.2 mm

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