To create the Hyperion Max, Brooks took their Hyperion pace coach, maximised its midsole and put a plate in it to make it even sooner.
The Hyperion Max is the coaching companion of the Hyperion Elite. It is a extra sturdy, cheaper coach for uptempo runs. It has a nylon plate for propulsion and Brooks’ responsive, supercritical midsole foams.
Model 3 is a vastly totally different animal to model 2. It has a model new outsole, midsole and higher. This comparability will inform you which model you should purchase,
Hyperion Max 3
Hyperion Max 2
Verdict
The Brooks Hyperion Max 3 is an efficient maximalist coach that’s greatest suited to medium and lengthy distance runs. Its journey has considerably extra bounce and vitality return than its predecessors, nevertheless it has gained weight and it feels clunky. I loved operating within the Hyperion Max 3 nevertheless it doesn’t really feel as quick, versatile or as secure as among the different pace trainers.
The Brooks Hyperion Max 2 is an efficient pace coach greatest suited to uptempo runs. It would not have a bouncy journey attributable to its EVA midsole nevertheless it has a sturdy outsole and higher consolation which is second to none.
Model 2 has a brand new Pebax plate in its midsole in addition to a extra polished higher. It additionally has a thicker midsole however weighs considerably extra.
Really helpful for
Each day coaching
Speedwork
Cushioning sort
Balanced
Balanced
Cushioning quantity
Extremely cushioned
Extremely cushioned
Stability
not significantly secure
very secure
Sizing
true to measurement
true to measurement
Retail worth
US$199.95
US$180
The Hyperion Max 3 has a dual-density midsole with DNA Gold (a PEBA foam) on the highest and DNA Flash (EVA) on the underside. DNA Gold is a energetic foam with excessive vitality return whereas DNA Flash is a firmer, extra sturdy and supportive foam. It has a really tall, 46 mm heel stack top. This makes it unlawful to be used in official World Athletics races.
The Hyperion Max 2 has a single-density midsole product of solely DNA Flash. It has a heel stack top of 36 mm, making it authorized to make use of for World Athletics races. The Max 2 has a flatter journey with much less vitality return as a result of it doesn’t have the DNA Gold in its midsole. It additionally has a firmer journey than the Max 3.
Each trainers have versatile nylon SpeedVault plates however the Max 3 has a a lot stiffer midsole attributable to its thicker midsole. The Max 3 has a way more distinguished forefoot rocker than the Max 2 and this makes it extra energy-saving because it assists you extra by way of transitions.
The Max 3 seems like a long term coach due to how thick its midsole is. It has loads of cushioning depth for runs over 2 hours in period. The Max 2 seems like a standard pace trainer- it feels nimble and agile.
Stability is a lot better within the Max 2. Not solely does your toes sit decrease to the bottom within the Max 2, however the Max 3 has a midfoot cutout to save lots of weight so it’s loads much less secure. The Max 2 has the extra supportive journey.
The Max 2 has the extra sturdy sole. It’s made fully of EVA which is extra sturdy than the PEBA within the Max 3. The Max 2 additionally has higher traction as a result of it has extra outsole floor contact.
The higher of the Max 3 is a semi-bootie building higher with a knitted tongue and collar. The tongue is hooked up to the higher so there’s no tongue slide. It has a real to measurement match nonetheless it doesn’t have a really spacious inside so it’s not suited to large toes or excessive quantity toes.
The Max 2 has a extra conventional higher building that’s extra comfy than the Max 3. It feels softer and extra spacious than the Max 2’s higher. Its tongue isn’t utterly hooked up however there’s additionally no tongue slide. It additionally has a real to measurement match and it’s extra appropriate for large or excessive quantity toes than the Max 3.
Hyperion Max 3
Hyperion Max 2