ASICS Hyper Speed 5 vs Brooks Hyperion 3

ASICS

Hyper Speed 5

Brooks

Hyperion 3

Which one for which runner?

What sets each model apart, from the published specs. Neither is better in absolute terms.

ASICS Hyper Speed 5
- 4 mm less under the heel
- USD 40 cheaper at catalogue price
Brooks Hyperion 3
- 4 mm more under the heel

Runometry Index

Same profile: their indexes compare directly.

ASICS Hyper Speed 5

Runometry Index

63/100

Go fast in training

Without a plate

No. 13 of 31 where it would stand among the current models of its profile

Value for money: Excellent

Lightness212 g: +47.3 pts
Cushioning28.5 mm: +15.3 pts
Foam

Brooks Hyperion 3

Runometry Index

56/100

Go fast in training

Without a plate

No. 19 of 31 among the current models of its profile

Value for money: Average

Lightness233 g: +32.5 pts
Cushioning32 mm: +23.1 pts
Foam

Side by side

Brooks Hyperion 3 has 4 mm more heel stack
ASICS Hyper Speed 5 is USD 40 cheaper (MSRP)

ASICS Hyper Speed 5Brooks Hyperion 3

Runometry Index

Runometry Index 63/100 56/100

Scored among Without a plate same for all

Price

Catalogue price USD 100 USD 140

Best price found Not specifiedNot specified

Specifications

Weight 212 g 233 g

Drop 7 mm 8 mm

Heel stack 32 mm 36 mm

Forefoot stack 25 mm 28 mm

Midsole foam FLYTEFOAM DNA FLASH v2

Plate None Not specified

Best for

Terrain Road same for all

Role Training & racing same for all

Versions Men's Men's and women's

Uses Tempo runs, Intervals, Marathon same for all

Retailer prices