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Weight
290.0 g (10.23 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.7 mm
Plate
Plastic
Weight
267.6 g (9.44 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.6 mm
Plate
Plastic
Our Verdict
Brooks Hyperion Max 3
HOKA Mach X 3
The Brooks Hyperion Max 3 and HOKA Mach X 3 are both max-cushioned plated trainers that can be used for a variety of workouts. The Brooks is a bigger and bouncier shoe, with both higher energy return and better cushioning. But the added foam also adds weight, making the Brooks over 20g heavier than the HOKA. Smaller runners may prefer the lighter HOKA, as the Brooks requires a decent amount of force to be applied to reap the benefits of its springy midsole.
Variants
- Hyperion Max 3 (Coconut/Fiery Coral/Atomizer - (Women - US 7))
- Hyperion Max 3 (Coconut/Green Gecko/Pink Clay - (Men - US 9))
- Mach X 3 (Neon Citrus/Neon Lime - (Men - US 9))
- Mach X 3 (Neon Rose/Neon Tangerine - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
7.4
7.4
Heel Energy Return
7.0
4.6
Weight
4.8
5.7
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
4.8
5.7
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
290.0 g (10.23 oz)
267.6 g (9.44 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
45.4 mm
46.6 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
37.7 mm
39.0 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.7 mm
7.6 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.0 mm
5.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
89 mm (3.5")
87 mm (3.4")
Outsole Arch Width
55 mm (2.2")
74 mm (2.9")
Outsole Forefoot Width
114 mm (4.5")
109 mm (4.3")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
1.96
1.87
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.02
2.79
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
277 mm (10.9")
275 mm (10.8")
Internal Heel Width
66 mm (2.6")
59 mm (2.3")
Internal Forefoot Width
92 mm (3.6")
91 mm (3.6")
Wide Sizing Available
No
Yes
Forefoot Fit: Width
10
8.6
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
0.2 mm (0.007")
-0.9 mm (-0.033")
Toe TTS Deviation
1.1 mm (0.045")
-5.1 mm (-0.200")
Forefoot Fit: Height
4.5
10
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-6.4 mm (-0.251")
-0.3 mm (-0.010")
Arch Fit: Width
10
1.9
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-0.2 mm (-0.007")
-9.5 mm (-0.374")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
8.4
Heel Rocker Photo
Heel Spring
31 mm (1.2")
Heel Apex Position
17.9%
Heel Rocker Angle
31.8°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
7.4
Forefoot Rocker Photo
Toe Spring
50 mm (2.0")
Toe Apex Position
60.6%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
24.4°
Other Features
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Tongue Gusset Type
Fully-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
Plastic
Plastic
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
7.0
4.6
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
76.3%
71.4%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
7.9
7.9
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
80.2%
80.3%
Heel Cushioning
8.8
8.6
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 550N
4.02 J
3.92 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
10.97 J
10.67 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
18.87 J
18.05 J
Forefoot Cushioning
9.2
8.8
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 800N
5.81 J
5.62 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
10.61 J
9.71 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
15.92 J
14.37 J
Heel Firmness
4.5
4.7
Heel Firmness
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 550N
45.2 N/mm
45.4 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
93.2 N/mm
97.6 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
210.0 N/mm
229.1 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
6.3
7.1
Forefoot Firmness
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 800N
74.1 N/mm
87.7 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
156.1 N/mm
177.8 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
304.4 N/mm
348.2 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
8.8
8.2
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 10km
10.09 J
9.07 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
9.91 J
8.86 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
9.79 J
8.71 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
9.70 J
8.61 J
Rocker Stiffness
7.6
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
Force To Flatten The Rocker
103 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
7.9
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
70.9%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
7.3
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
13.6 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
279 N
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