To create the Hyperion Max, Brooks took their Hyperion velocity coach, maximised its midsole and put a plate in it to make it even quicker.
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 finest suited to medium and lengthy distance runs. Its trip has considerably extra bounce and vitality return than its predecessors, nevertheless it has gained weight and it feels clunky. I loved working within the Hyperion Max 3 nevertheless it doesn’t really feel as quick, versatile or as secure as a few of the different velocity trainers.
The Brooks Hyperion Max 2 is an efficient velocity coach finest suited to uptempo runs. It does not have a bouncy trip resulting from 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.
Advisable for
Each day coaching
Speedwork
Cushioning kind
Balanced
Balanced
Cushioning quantity
Extremely cushioned
Extremely cushioned
Stability
not notably secure
very secure
Sizing
true to dimension
true to dimension
Retail value
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 full of life 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 peak. This makes it unlawful to be used in official World Athletics races.
The Hyperion Max 2 has a single-density midsole fabricated from solely DNA Flash. It has a heel stack peak of 36 mm, making it authorized to make use of for World Athletics races. The Max 2 has a flatter trip with much less vitality return as a result of it doesn’t have the DNA Gold in its midsole. It additionally has a firmer trip than the Max 3.
Each trainers have versatile nylon SpeedVault plates however the Max 3 has a a lot stiffer midsole resulting from 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 via transitions.
The Max 3 looks like a future coach due to how thick its midsole is. It has loads of cushioning depth for runs over 2 hours in period. The Max 2 looks like a standard velocity trainer- it feels nimble and agile.
Stability is significantly 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 trip.
The Max 2 has the extra sturdy sole. It’s made completely 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 development higher with a knitted tongue and collar. The tongue is connected to the higher so there’s no tongue slide. It has a real to dimension match nonetheless it doesn’t have a really spacious inside so it’s not suited to vast toes or excessive quantity toes.
The Max 2 has a extra conventional higher development that’s extra snug than the Max 3. It feels softer and extra spacious than the Max 2’s higher. Its tongue isn’t utterly connected however there’s additionally no tongue slide. It additionally has a real to dimension match and it’s extra appropriate for vast or excessive quantity toes than the Max 3.
Hyperion Max 3
Hyperion Max 2
