New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 vs FuelCell Rebel v4

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4
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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4

New Balance FuelCell Rebel v4

The New Balance FuelCell Rebel v4 and New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 share similar names and designs—but don't let that fool you, as they're fundamentally different shoes. The Rebel v4 is a versatile low-stack daily trainer, offering stability ideal for everyday miles. The SuperComp Elite v4, however, is a specialized racing shoe featuring a carbon plate and higher energy return, providing a more aggressive ride for peak performance on race day.

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Variants

  • FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 (Cyber Jade/White/Black - (Men - US 9))
  • FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 (Cyber Jade/White/Black - (Women - US 7))
  • FuelCell Rebel v4 (Black/Graphite - (Men - US 9))
  • FuelCell Rebel v4 (Black/Graphite/White - (Women - US 7))
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Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Half/Full Marathon Racing 
 

7.8
5.3

Heel Stack Height 
 

39.5 mm
31.3 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

35.9 mm
24.0 mm

Forefoot Compression Energy Return 
 

8.1
6.0

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

7.4
5.0

Heel Compression Energy Return 
 

8.2
5.5

Weight  

6.8
7.7

Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

6.8
7.7

Right Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 Right Shoe Weight Photo
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New Balance FuelCell Rebel v4 Right Shoe Weight Photo

Left Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 Left Shoe Weight Photo
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New Balance FuelCell Rebel v4 Left Shoe Weight Photo

Weight 
 

239.9 g (8.46 oz)
214.7 g (7.57 oz)

Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo 
 

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 Stack Height Photo
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New Balance FuelCell Rebel v4 Stack Height Photo

Heel Stack Height 
 

39.5 mm
31.3 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

35.9 mm
24.0 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

4.7 mm
7.3 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

4.0 mm
6.0 mm

External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 3D Model Full Shoe
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New Balance FuelCell Rebel v4 3D Model Full Shoe

Outsole Heel Width 
 

86 mm (3.4")
95 mm (3.7")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

74 mm (2.9")
77 mm (3.0")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

111 mm (4.4")
116 mm (4.6")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

2.17
3.04

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

3.09
4.83

Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 3D Model Internal
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New Balance FuelCell Rebel v4 3D Model Internal

Internal Length 
 

270 mm (10.6")
274 mm (10.8")

Internal Heel Width 
 

58 mm (2.3")
64 mm (2.5")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

95 mm (3.8")
95 mm (3.7")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

Yes
Yes

Forefoot Fit: Width 
 

9.0
7.8

Forefoot Width Photo 
 

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 Forefoot Width Photo
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New Balance FuelCell Rebel v4 Forefoot Width Photo

Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation 
 

3.8 mm (0.149")
7.4 mm (0.293")

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

3.9 mm (0.152")
2.5 mm (0.099")

Forefoot Fit: Height 
 

10
7.1

Forefoot Height Photo 
 

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 Forefoot Height Photo
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New Balance FuelCell Rebel v4 Forefoot Height Photo

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

1.8 mm (0.072")
-3.5 mm (-0.138")

Arch Fit: Width 
 

9.6
6.0

Arch Fit Photo 
 

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 Arch Fit Photo
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New Balance FuelCell Rebel v4 Arch Fit Photo

Arch Width TTS Deviation 
 

-1.0 mm (-0.040")
-5.8 mm (-0.226")

Length Fit 
 

10
7.0

Toe Clearance Photo 
 

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 Toe Clearance Photo
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New Balance FuelCell Rebel v4 Toe Clearance Photo

Heel Rocker Geometry 
 

7.9

Heel Rocker Photo  

New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 Heel Rocker Photo

Heel Spring 
 

25 mm (1.0")

Heel Apex Position 
 

23.2%

Heel Rocker Angle 
 

20.7°

Forefoot Rocker Geometry 
 

8.6

Forefoot Rocker Photo  

New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 Forefoot Rocker Photo

Toe Spring 
 

65 mm (2.6")

Toe Apex Position 
 

57.7%

Forefoot Rocker Angle 
 

28.4°

Other Features  

Other Features Photo 
 

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 Other Features Photo
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New Balance FuelCell Rebel v4 Other Features Photo

Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Non-gusseted
Semi-gusseted

Plate 
 

Carbon Fiber
None
Performance

Heel Compression Energy Return 
 

8.2
5.5

Heel Compression Video  

Heel Energy Return  

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 Heel Energy Return
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New Balance FuelCell Rebel v4 Heel Energy Return

Heel Energy Return 
 

81.9%
72.6%

Forefoot Compression Energy Return 
 

8.1
6.0

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 Forefoot Energy Return
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New Balance FuelCell Rebel v4 Forefoot Energy Return

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

81.4%
73.4%

Heel Cushioning 
 

7.8
6.1

Heel Cushioning Picture 
 

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 Heel Cushioning Picture
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New Balance FuelCell Rebel v4 Heel Cushioning Picture

Heel Cushioning  

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 Heel Cushioning
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New Balance FuelCell Rebel v4 Heel Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

3.77 J
3.17 J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

9.44 J
7.75 J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

15.67 J
12.55 J

Forefoot Cushioning 
 

8.3
5.7

Forefoot Cushioning Picture 
 

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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New Balance FuelCell Rebel v4 Forefoot Cushioning Picture

Forefoot Cushioning  

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 Forefoot Cushioning
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New Balance FuelCell Rebel v4 Forefoot Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

5.23 J
3.71 J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

9.07 J
6.10 J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

13.24 J
8.64 J

Heel Firmness 
 

7.4
7.1

Heel Firmness  

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New Balance FuelCell Rebel v4 Heel Firmness

Heel Firmness Graph  

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 Heel Firmness Graph

Firmness At 550N 
 

39.3 N/mm
61.5 N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

51.9 N/mm
149.9 N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

74.5 N/mm
342.2 N/mm

Forefoot Firmness 
 

7.0
9.1

Forefoot Firmness  

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New Balance FuelCell Rebel v4 Forefoot Firmness

Forefoot Firmness Graph  

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 Forefoot Firmness Graph

Firmness At 800N 
 

52.2 N/mm
145.2 N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

68.1 N/mm
317.3 N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

95 N/mm
622.7 N/mm

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

7.4
5.0

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
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New Balance FuelCell Rebel v4 Forefoot Long Run Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

7.99 J
5.49 J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

7.88 J
5.34 J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

7.81 J
5.24 J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

7.76 J
5.16 J

Rocker Stiffness 
 

7.8

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video  

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph  

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph

Force To Flatten The Rocker 
 

111 N

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

8.2

Forefoot Bending Video  

Forefoot Bending Energy Return  

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 Forefoot Bending Energy Return

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

73.0%

Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

8.3

Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture  

New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture

Forefoot Bending Resistance  

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 Forefoot Bending Resistance

Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

21.0 N/mm

Forefoot Bending Force 
 

357 N

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