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Brooks Hyperion Max 2
PUMA Deviate NITRO 3
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PUMA
Weight
263.7 g (9.30 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.9 mm
Plate
Plastic
Weight
262.1 g (9.25 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
11.0 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Our Verdict
Brooks Hyperion Max 2
PUMA Deviate NITRO 3
The PUMA Deviate NITRO 3 and Brooks Hyperion Max 2 are both plated super trainers built to handle faster training sessions. The Puma has a carbon plate, which is superior for racing short distances. This plate offers a stiffer, more aggressive feel. The Hyperion Max 2, meanwhile, uses a nylon plate—less aggressive but paired with a midsole that provides greater energy return, offering a bouncier ride.
Variants
- Hyperion Max 2 (Black/Gold/Pink - (Men - US 9))
- Hyperion Max 2 (Cobalt/Green Gecko/Limpett - (Men - US 9))
- Deviate NITRO 3 (Black/Sun Stream - (Men - US 9))
- Deviate NITRO 3 (Black/Sunset Glow/Sun Stream - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
7.1
7.3
Heel Stack Height
36.7 mm
42.3 mm
Forefoot Energy Return
7.3
6.7
Plate
Plastic
Carbon Fiber
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
5.9
5.9
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Weight
263.7 g (9.30 oz)
262.1 g (9.25 oz)
Stack Heights
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Heel Stack Height
36.7 mm
42.3 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
29.8 mm
31.3 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.9 mm
11.0 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.0 mm
10.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
82 mm (3.2")
83 mm (3.3")
Outsole Arch Width
72 mm (2.8")
58 mm (2.3")
Outsole Forefoot Width
112 mm (4.4")
107 mm (4.2")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.23
1.96
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.76
3.42
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
273 mm (10.7")
275 mm (10.8")
Internal Heel Width
61 mm (2.4")
60 mm (2.4")
Internal Forefoot Width
91 mm (3.6")
91 mm (3.6")
Wide Sizing Available
No
Yes
Other Features
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Tongue Gusset Type
Semi-gusseted
Semi-gusseted
Plate
Plastic
Carbon Fiber
Performance
Heel Energy Return
6.7
5.8
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
75.2%
73.1%
Forefoot Energy Return
7.3
6.7
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
77.1%
75.0%
Heel Cushioning
7.2
7.3
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.32 J
3.30 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
9.04 J
8.83 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
15.09 J
15.65 J
Forefoot Cushioning
7.1
6.4
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 800N
4.17 J
3.90 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
7.60 J
6.80 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
11.44 J
10.08 J
Heel Firmness
5.8
5.8
Heel Firmness
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 550N
50.4 N/mm
58.3 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
124.4 N/mm
111.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
270.8 N/mm
227.5 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
8.0
8.6
Forefoot Firmness
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 800N
109.3 N/mm
126.6 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
211.0 N/mm
251.3 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
417.1 N/mm
479.0 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
5.7
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 10km
6.40 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
6.19 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
6.06 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
5.95 J
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