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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v3 vs New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5

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      WeightStack HeightsExternal ShapeInternal ShapeOther Features
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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v3 
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Weight
Lock g (Lock oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
Lock mm
Plate
Locked
Weight
200.5 g (7.07 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.9 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber

Our Verdict

New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v3

New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5

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Variants

  • FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v3 (Angora/Hot Mango/Black - (Men - US 9))
  • FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v3 (Angora/Hot Mango/Black - (Women - US 7))
  • FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v3 (Black/Phantom/Bleached Lime Glo - (Men - US 9))
  • FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v3 (Black/Phantom/Bleached Lime Glo - (Women - US 7))
  • FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v3 (Melon Water/Clay Ash/White - (Men - US 9))
  • FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v3 (Melon Water/Clay Ash/White - (Women - US 7))
  • FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v3 (White/Cyber Jade - (Men - US 9))
  • FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v3 (White/Cyber Jade/Silver Metallic - (Women - US 7))
  • FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5 (Urgent Red/White/Black - (Men - US 9))
  • FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5 (Urgent Red/White/Black - (Women - US 7))

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Main Differences for
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Marathon Racing 

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Design

Weight  

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8.1

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Weight 
 

Lock g (Lock oz)
200.5 g (7.07 oz)
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Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo  

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Heel Stack Height 
 

Lock mm
39.4 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

Lock mm
30.5 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

Lock mm
8.9 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

Lock mm
8.0 mm
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External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

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Outsole Heel Width 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
75 mm (3.0")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
55 mm (2.2")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
106 mm (4.2")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

Lock
1.90

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

Lock
3.48
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Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

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Internal Length 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
276 mm (10.9")

Internal Heel Width 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
64 mm (2.5")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
90 mm (3.5")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

Locked
Yes

Other Features  

Other Features Photo  

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Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Locked
Semi-gusseted

Plate 
 

Locked
Carbon Fiber
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Performance

Heel Energy Return 
 

N/A
8.6

Heel Compression Video  

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Heel Energy Return  

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Heel Energy Return 
 

Lock%
84.8%
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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

N/A
8.6

Forefoot Compression Video  

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Forefoot Energy Return  

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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

Lock%
84.6%
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Heel Cushioning 
 

N/A
7.2

Heel Cushioning Picture  

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Heel Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

Lock J
3.89 J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

Lock J
8.66 J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

Lock J
13.82 J
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Forefoot Cushioning 
 

N/A
7.9

Forefoot Cushioning Picture  

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Forefoot Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

Lock J
5.08 J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

Lock J
8.46 J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

Lock J
12.15 J
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Heel Firmness 
 

N/A
6.9

Heel Firmness  

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Firmness At 550N 
 

Lock N/mm
58.9 N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

Lock N/mm
143.4 N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

Lock N/mm
328.3 N/mm
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Forefoot Firmness 
 

N/A
8.1

Forefoot Firmness  

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Firmness At 800N 
 

Lock N/mm
103.6 N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

Lock N/mm
223.0 N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

Lock N/mm
445.3 N/mm
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Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

N/A
7.2

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

Lock J
7.78 J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

Lock J
7.65 J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

Lock J
7.56 J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

Lock J
7.49 J
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