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Heel Stack Height
36.2 mm
Weight
227.3 g (8.02 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.0 mm
Plate
None
Heel Stack Height
36.1 mm
Weight
254.5 g (8.98 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.7 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5
Brooks Ghost Amp
The Brooks Ghost Amp and New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5 are both versatile daily trainers, but the New Balance is the better shoe overall. It's more stable, more nimble, and rolls more smoothly through everything from easy miles to longer efforts. The Brooks has slightly more cushioning and bounce underfoot, but those gains are negated by it being the much heavier shoe on the road.
Variants
- FuelCell Rebel v5 (Angora/Earth Shadow/Sea Salt - (Men - US 9))
- FuelCell Rebel v5 (Angora/Earth Shadow/Sea Salt - (Women - US 7))
- Ghost Amp (Arctic Wolf/Dove/Pink - (Women - US 7))
- Ghost Amp (Black/Grey/Purple Hebe - (Men - US 9))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
6.9
6.6
Weight
7.3
6.2
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
4.2
6.2
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
7.3
6.2
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
227.3 g (8.02 oz)
254.5 g (8.98 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
36.2 mm
36.1 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
29.2 mm
29.4 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.0 mm
6.7 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.0 mm
6.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
94 mm (3.7")
92 mm (3.6")
Outsole Arch Width
88 mm (3.5")
77 mm (3.0")
Outsole Forefoot Width
115 mm (4.5")
112 mm (4.4")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.60
2.55
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.94
3.81
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
275 mm (10.8")
281 mm (11.1")
Internal Heel Width
64 mm (2.5")
68 mm (2.7")
Internal Forefoot Width
94 mm (3.7")
91 mm (3.6")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
Yes
Forefoot Fit: Width
8.9
9.5
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
3.1 mm (0.120")
2.2 mm (0.088")
Toe TTS Deviation
-2.6 mm (-0.104")
3.2 mm (0.124")
Forefoot Fit: Height
6.3
7.5
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-4.5 mm (-0.176")
-3.1 mm (-0.120")
Arch Fit: Width
9.8
8.9
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
2.2 mm (0.085")
-1.9 mm (-0.076")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
8.8
6.6
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
38 mm (1.5")
18 mm (0.7")
Heel Apex Position
20.9%
13.8%
Heel Rocker Angle
32.3°
24.2°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
7.9
7.3
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
56 mm (2.2")
50 mm (2.0")
Toe Apex Position
63.4%
65.5%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
28.1°
26.6°
Foam
Primary Foam Picture
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Secondary Foam Picture
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Primary Foam Name
FuelCell
DNA HYPE
Primary Foam Type
PEBA + EVA
PEBA + EVA
Secondary Foam Name
N/A
N/A
Secondary Foam Type
N/A
N/A
Laces
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Lace Type
Flat
Flat
Width
6.0 mm (0.2")
6.0 mm (0.2")
Thickness
1.7 mm (0.1")
1.9 mm (0.1")
Stretch
25.0%
12.0%
Other Features
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Tongue Gusset Type
Semi-gusseted
Semi-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
5.2
5.8
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
72.1%
73.0%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
6.7
6.9
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
75.2%
75.9%
Heel Cushioning
7.5
8.0
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.75 J
3.92 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
9.13 J
9.78 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
14.65 J
15.76 J
Forefoot Cushioning
7.0
6.8
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 800N
4.55 J
4.63 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
7.56 J
7.26 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
10.73 J
10.00 J
Heel Firmness
7.6
7.2
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 550N
39.8 N/mm
38.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
53.2 N/mm
50.7 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
77.4 N/mm
73.5 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
8.6
8.2
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
59.3 N/mm
54.9 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
79.0 N/mm
75.8 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
111 N/mm
109 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
6.7
6.1
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 10km
7.34 J
6.77 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
7.14 J
6.58 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
7.01 J
6.45 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
6.91 J
6.34 J
Rocker Stiffness
6.2
4.8
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
66 N
40 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
4.2
6.2
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Energy Return
53.9%
60.9%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
5.5
6.1
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
5.6 N/mm
9.8 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
235 N
221 N
Heel Compression Depth
6.1
Heel Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Heel Compression At 550N
13.8 mm
Heel Compression At 1100N
20.7 mm
Heel Compression At 1900N
24.5 mm
Forefoot Compression Depth
5.7
Forefoot Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Compression At 800N
13.5 mm
Forefoot Compression At 1300N
16.5 mm
Forefoot Compression At 2050N
18.4 mm
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