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Heel Stack Height
40.5 mm
Weight
191.7 g (6.76 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.8 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Heel Stack Height
39.2 mm
Weight
187.1 g (6.60 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.9 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Our Verdict
Brooks Hyperion Elite 6
New Balance SuperComp Elite v6
The Brooks Hyperion Elite 6 is a better choice than the New Balance SuperComp Elite v6 if you want a bouncy, cushioned racing shoe, though its aggressive curved sole takes some getting used to. The New Balance is firmer and comes in multiple widths, making it the better pick for runners with wide feet.
Variants
- Hyperion Elite 6 (Tigerlily/Red/White - (Men - US 9))
- Hyperion Elite 6 (Vaporous Grey/Yellow/Black - (Men - US 9))
- SuperComp Elite v6 (Fresh Air/Alkaline Green - (Women - US 7))
- SuperComp Elite v6 (Satsuma Orange/Digital Mist - (Men - US 9))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
8.3
8.1
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
7.6
6.5
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
8.4
8.5
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
191.7 g (6.76 oz)
187.1 g (6.60 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
40.5 mm
39.2 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
31.7 mm
30.3 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.8 mm
8.9 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.0 mm
8.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
84 mm (3.3")
77 mm (3.0")
Outsole Arch Width
67 mm (2.6")
60 mm (2.4")
Outsole Forefoot Width
109 mm (4.3")
114 mm (4.5")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.07
1.96
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.44
3.76
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
275 mm (10.8")
275 mm (10.8")
Internal Heel Width
68 mm (2.7")
65 mm (2.6")
Internal Forefoot Width
89 mm (3.5")
90 mm (3.5")
Wide Sizing Available
No
Yes
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.2
8.2
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
3.4 mm (0.133")
-1.0 mm (-0.040")
Toe TTS Deviation
-1.2 mm (-0.045")
-6.1 mm (-0.239")
Forefoot Fit: Height
6.2
6.8
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-4.5 mm (-0.178")
-3.8 mm (-0.151")
Arch Fit: Width
8.3
8.3
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-2.9 mm (-0.115")
-2.9 mm (-0.113")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
7.7
6.8
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
22 mm (0.9")
20 mm (0.8")
Heel Apex Position
16.7%
24.9%
Heel Rocker Angle
25.6°
15.9°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
8.3
7.9
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Toe Spring
60 mm (2.4")
56 mm (2.2")
Toe Apex Position
56.5%
57.3%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
26.6°
25.0°
Foam
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Primary Foam Name
Infinion Foam
Primary Foam Name
DNA GOLD
Primary Foam Type
PEBA
A-TPU
Secondary Foam Name
N/A
Secondary Foam Name
No Secondary Foam
Secondary Foam Type
No Secondary Foam
No Secondary Foam
Laces
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Lace Type
Sawtooth
Flat
Width
5.0 mm (0.2")
5.0 mm (0.2")
Thickness
1.3 mm (0.1")
1.7 mm (0.1")
Stretch
5.0%
12.5%
Other Features
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Tongue Gusset Type
Non-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
9.2
8.8
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
89.9%
86.4%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
9.1
8.8
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
88.4%
86.2%
Heel Cushioning
8.4
7.8
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
4.46 J
4.02 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
10.12 J
9.29 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
16.25 J
14.95 J
Forefoot Cushioning
8.5
7.0
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 800N
5.52 J
4.58 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
9.24 J
7.54 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
13.34 J
10.70 J
Heel Firmness
5.4
6.8
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 550N
31.0 N/mm
35.1 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
44.1 N/mm
49.1 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
65.1 N/mm
72.2 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
5.6
8.0
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
47.2 N/mm
54.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
63.1 N/mm
74.3 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
89 N/mm
105 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
7.6
6.5
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 10km
8.32 J
7.01 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
8.16 J
6.90 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
8.06 J
6.84 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
7.97 J
6.78 J
Rocker Stiffness
8.0
6.9
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
118 N
83 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
9.0
9.1
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Energy Return
81.6%
83.1%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
8.0
8.9
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
19.8 N/mm
33.4 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
307 N
353 N
Heel Compression Depth
7.6
6.8
Heel Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Heel Compression At 550N
17.7 mm
15.7 mm
Heel Compression At 1100N
24.9 mm
22.4 mm
Heel Compression At 1900N
29.2 mm
26.3 mm
Forefoot Compression Depth
7.0
6.0
Forefoot Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Compression At 800N
17.0 mm
14.6 mm
Forefoot Compression At 1300N
20.6 mm
17.5 mm
Forefoot Compression At 2050N
23.1 mm
19.5 mm
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