Side by side comparison: Brooks Ghost Max 3 vs Brooks Hyperion Max 3

Brooks Ghost Max 3
BrooksGhost Max 3

Max Cushioned

Product Judgment

8.2

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$150$209$191$156$139

Buy

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 9Energy Return: 5Stability: 9Durability: 8Fun to Ride: 6

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 9Tempo: 5Race: 3Recovery: 8

Pros & Cons

Plush, comfortable upper
Excellent stability
Roomy toe box
Heavy for category
Limited energy return
Warm in hot weather

Specs

Best for5:30-7:30 min/km
Drop7 mm
Stack38.5 mm heel / 31.2 mm forefoot
Weight303 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Comfort-first max cushioned trainer prioritizing stability and protection over speed.

Where to Buy

Product Judgment

8.2

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$150$203$186$152$135

Buy

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 8Energy Return: 7Stability: 9Durability: 9Fun to Ride: 6

Run Fitness

Daily: 8Long: 9Tempo: 7Race: 6Recovery: 8

Pros & Cons

Excellent stability
Highly protective cushioning
Strong durability
Heavy for category
Less energetic than competitors
Stiff, bulky feel

Specs

Best for4:15-5:45 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack46 mm heel / 38 mm forefoot
Weight284 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
PlateCarbon

Judgment Summary

Highly cushioned, stable super trainer best for long runs and steady uptempo efforts.

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