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Step 02 — The lineup

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New Balance Hanzo R v2

6 shoes scored across eleven metrics · Any purpose

6 matched, side by side

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The match

Weight

Drop

Stack

Plate

Pace

Price

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Sizing note

FuelCell SuperComp Pacer v3 run snug — go up half a size, especially for long runs.

Durability

Plated models here average ~250 mi; non-plated land closer to ~330 mi.

Step 03 — Every metric

The full comparison

Metric	New Balance Hanzo R v2	New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Pacer v3	Adidas Adizero RC 5	Brooks Hyperion 2(2024)	On Cloudaway 2	Nike Rival Fly 4	Nike Flex Experience Run 12
Weight	205 g / 7.2 oz	190 g / 6.7 oz	210 g / 7.4 oz	204 g / 7.2 oz	230 g / 8.1 oz	235 g / 8.3 oz	240 g / 8.5 oz
Drop	8 mm	6 mm	8 mm	8 mm	8 mm	8 mm	8 mm
Stack (heel)	24 mm	32 mm	28 mm	30 mm	28 mm	30 mm	26 mm
Cushioning
Flexibility
Stability
Rocker geometry
Energy return
Responsiveness
Toe-box	Narrow	Narrow	Standard	Narrow	Standard	Standard	Standard
Plate	—	Carbon	—	—	—	—	—
Intended pace	5:30–7:15 /mi	5:15–7:15 /mi	6:15–8:30 /mi	6:15–8:15 /mi	9:00–12:00 /mi	6:45–9:15 /mi	9:00–12:00 /mi
Purpose	Race day, Tempo	Race day, Tempo	Tempo, Race day	Tempo, Race day	Daily, Trail	Tempo, Daily	Daily
Sizing	Size up ½	Size up ½	True to size	True to size	True to size	True to size	True to size
Durability	~250 mi	~250 mi	~300 mi	~300 mi	~300 mi	~400 mi	~350 mi
Price	$110	$180	$90	$140	$140	$100	$75

Your reference shoe is shown first for context. Cushioning, flexibility and stability are rated 1–5.

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