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- Main Differences
- Design
- Performance
- Comments
New Balance FuelCell Rebel v4 vs Brooks Hyperion 2
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
New Balance FuelCell Rebel v4
Brooks Hyperion 2
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Heel-To-Toe Drop7.3 mm
PlateNone
Heel-To-Toe Drop8.7 mm
PlateNone
Variants
- FuelCell Rebel v4 (Men - US 9) (Cyber Jade/White/Black)
- Hyperion 2 (Men - US 9) (Illusion/Coral/Black)
Our Verdict
New Balance FuelCell Rebel v4
Brooks Hyperion 2
The Brooks Hyperion 2 and the New Balance FuelCell Rebel v4 are both relatively lightweight, low-stack daily trainers. They perform very similarly overall, but the New Balance offers slightly better cushioning and more efficient energy return, making it the better-value option for most runners.
Main Differences for
Threshold
Marathon Racing
6.4
5.9
Heel Energy Return
6.1
4.2
Weight
7.7
8.2
Forefoot Energy Return
6.2
5.8
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
7.7
8.2
Right Shoe Weight Photo
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Weight
214.7 g (7.57 oz)
200.4 g (7.07 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
Heel Stack Height
31.3 mm
33.5 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
24.0 mm
24.8 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.3 mm
8.7 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.0 mm
8.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Outsole Heel Width
95 mm (3.7")
78 mm (3.1")
Outsole Arch Width
77 mm (3.0")
70 mm (2.8")
Outsole Forefoot Width
116 mm (4.6")
109 mm (4.3")
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Internal Length
274 mm (10.8")
272 mm (10.7")
Internal Heel Width
64 mm (2.5")
61 mm (2.4")
Internal Forefoot Width
95 mm (3.7")
92 mm (3.6")
Other Features
Other Features Photo
Tongue Gusset Type
Semi-gusseted
Semi-gusseted (medial)
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Energy Return
6.1
4.2
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
78.2%
75.6%
Forefoot Energy Return
6.2
5.8
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
78.5%
77.6%
Heel Cushioning
7.5
6.4
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 300N
1.25 J
0.87 J
Energy Absorbed At 600N
3.53 J
3.28 J
Energy Absorbed At 900N
5.88 J
6.19 J
Forefoot Cushioning
5.8
4.8
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 300N
0.86 J
0.79 J
Energy Absorbed At 600N
2.41 J
2.32 J
Energy Absorbed At 900N
3.99 J
4.11 J
Heel Firmness
6.9
6.9
Heel Firmness
Average Firmness 0 To 300N
33.6 N/mm
49.8 N/mm
Average Firmness 300 To 600N
58.7 N/mm
55.8 N/mm
Average Firmness 600 To 900N
95.5 N/mm
77.5 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
9.2
9.2
Forefoot Firmness
Average Firmness 0 To 300N
49.3 N/mm
54.1 N/mm
Average Firmness 300 To 600N
87.1 N/mm
87.3 N/mm
Average Firmness 600 To 900N
142.7 N/mm
126.8 N/mm
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