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Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Ultra vs Red Hare 9 Pro

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    Main Differences
    Design
      WeightStack HeightsExternal ShapeInternal ShapeForefoot Fit: WidthForefoot Fit: HeightArch Fit: WidthLength FitHeel Rocker GeometryForefoot Rocker GeometryFoamLacesOther 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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Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Ultra
Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Pro

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Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Ultra Picture

Track

Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Pro Picture

Track

Heel Stack Height
46.2 mm
Weight
237.2 g (8.37 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.1 mm
Plate
Plastic Shank
Heel Stack Height
36.0 mm
Weight
231.8 g (8.17 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.6 mm
Plate
Plastic Shank
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Our Verdict

Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Ultra

Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Pro

The Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Pro is a better everyday trainer than the Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Ultra. It's lower, more stable, and more reliable for daily runs. The Ultra is much taller and livelier, but significantly less stable, making it the better pick for longer, faster workouts.

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Variants

  • Red Hare 9 Ultra (Black - (Women - US 7))
  • Red Hare 9 Ultra (Champagne White - (Women - US 7))
  • Red Hare 9 Pro (Black/Lemon Yellow/Mint Green - (Men - US 9))
  • Red Hare 9 Pro (Black/White/Neon Lime - (Men - US 9))

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Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Half/Full Marathon Racing 
 

8.0
7.0

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

9.3
6.5

Heel Stack Height 
 

46.2 mm
36.0 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

37.1 mm
28.4 mm

Heel Firmness 
 

5.2
8.7

Forefoot Firmness 
 

4.1
8.8

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

8.5
7.1

Forefoot Compression Energy Return 
 

8.5
7.3

Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

6.9
7.1

Right Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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Left Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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Weight 
 

237.2 g (8.37 oz)
231.8 g (8.17 oz)

Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo 
 

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Heel Stack Height 
 

46.2 mm
36.0 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

37.1 mm
28.4 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

9.1 mm
7.6 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

N/A
8.0 mm

External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

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Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Ultra 3D Model Full Shoe
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Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Pro 3D Model Full Shoe

Outsole Heel Width 
 

93 mm (3.7")
91 mm (3.6")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

81 mm (3.2")
69 mm (2.7")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

117 mm (4.6")
117 mm (4.6")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

2.01
2.52

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

3.15
4.12

Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

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Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Ultra 3D Model Internal
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Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Pro 3D Model Internal

Internal Length 
 

273 mm (10.7")
280 mm (11.0")

Internal Heel Width 
 

56 mm (2.2")
62 mm (2.4")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

92 mm (3.6")
95 mm (3.7")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

No
No

Forefoot Fit: Width 
 

9.2
9.4

Forefoot Width Photo 
 

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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation 
 

3.4 mm (0.133")
2.8 mm (0.109")

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-0.9 mm (-0.037")
-1.1 mm (-0.045")

Forefoot Fit: Height 
 

6.0
3.2

Forefoot Height Photo 
 

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Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-4.8 mm (-0.189")
-7.9 mm (-0.311")

Arch Fit: Width 
 

0.0
5.0

Arch Fit Photo 
 

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Arch Width TTS Deviation 
 

-16.7 mm (-0.656")
-6.9 mm (-0.271")

Length Fit 
 

10
10

Toe Clearance Photo 
 

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Heel Rocker Geometry 
 

6.6
7.7

Heel Rocker Photo 
 

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Heel Spring 
 

22 mm (0.9")
28 mm (1.1")

Heel Apex Position 
 

30.5%
30.7%

Heel Rocker Angle 
 

13.7°
17.8°

Forefoot Rocker Geometry 
 

7.3
8.1

Forefoot Rocker Photo 
 

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Toe Spring 
 

50 mm (2.0")
58 mm (2.3")

Toe Apex Position 
 

59.3%
57.6%

Forefoot Rocker Angle 
 

22.6°
25.8°

Foam 
 

Primary Foam Picture 
 

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Secondary Foam Picture 
 

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Primary Foam Name 
 

Boom

Primary Foam Name 
 

Super BOOM Capsule

Primary Foam Type 
 

PEBA
Unknown

Secondary Foam Name 
 

N/A

Secondary Foam Name 
 

Super BOOM

Secondary Foam Type 
 

PEBA
No Secondary Foam

Laces 
 

Laces Picture 
 

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Lace Type 
 

Flat
Flat

Width 
 

5.0 mm (0.2")
6.0 mm (0.2")

Thickness 
 

1.3 mm (0.1")
1.7 mm (0.1")

Stretch 
 

8.5%
7.5%

Other Features  

Other Features Photo 
 

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Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Semi-gusseted
Non-gusseted

Plate 
 

Plastic Shank
Plastic Shank
Performance

Heel Compression Energy Return 
 

8.4
7.5

Heel Compression Video  

Heel Energy Return  

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Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Ultra Heel Energy Return
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Heel Energy Return 
 

83.0%
78.4%

Forefoot Compression Energy Return 
 

8.5
7.3

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

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Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Ultra Forefoot Energy Return
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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

83.9%
77.5%

Heel Cushioning 
 

9.4
7.3

Heel Cushioning Picture 
 

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Heel Cushioning  

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Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Ultra Heel Cushioning
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Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

4.25 J
3.09 J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

12.56 J
9.22 J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

21.97 J
15.79 J

Forefoot Cushioning 
 

9.5
7.6

Forefoot Cushioning Picture 
 

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Forefoot Cushioning  

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Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Ultra Forefoot Cushioning
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Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

6.51 J
4.49 J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

11.59 J
8.19 J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

17.07 J
12.24 J

Heel Firmness 
 

5.2
8.7

Heel Firmness Graph  

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Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Ultra Heel Firmness Graph
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Firmness At 550N 
 

36.4 N/mm
52.6 N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

43.0 N/mm
60.4 N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

59.2 N/mm
83.3 N/mm

Forefoot Firmness 
 

4.1
8.8

Forefoot Firmness Graph  

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Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Ultra Forefoot Firmness Graph
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Firmness At 800N 
 

42.5 N/mm
65.7 N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

54.6 N/mm
82.3 N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

75 N/mm
112 N/mm

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

9.3
6.5

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

11.07 J
7.18 J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

10.79 J
6.97 J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

10.63 J
6.87 J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

10.49 J
6.79 J

Rocker Stiffness 
 

5.8
6.0

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video  

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph  

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Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Ultra Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker 
 

58 N
61 N

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

8.5
7.1

Forefoot Bending Video  

Forefoot Bending Energy Return  

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Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Ultra Forefoot Bending Energy Return
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Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

76.3%
65.6%

Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

7.0
6.3

Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture 
 

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Forefoot Bending Resistance  

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Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Ultra Forefoot Bending Resistance
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

14.2 N/mm
7.8 N/mm

Forefoot Bending Force 
 

244 N
264 N

Heel Compression Depth 
 

7.5
5.2

Heel Compression Graph  

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Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Ultra Heel Compression Graph
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Heel Compression At 550N 
 

15.1 mm
10.5 mm

Heel Compression At 1100N 
 

25.6 mm
18.2 mm

Heel Compression At 1900N 
 

32.1 mm
22.8 mm

Forefoot Compression Depth 
 

8.0
5.4

Forefoot Compression Graph  

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Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Ultra Forefoot Compression Graph
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Forefoot Compression At 800N 
 

18.8 mm
12.2 mm

Forefoot Compression At 1300N 
 

23.8 mm
15.8 mm

Forefoot Compression At 2050N 
 

27.2 mm
18.3 mm

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