New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v3 Multi Tester Review: 9 Comparisons.

New Stability FuelCell SuperComp Coach v3 ($180)

Introduction

Sam: The SuperComp Coach is New Stability’s entry within the rising extremely cushioned, tremendous vital foam and plated coach class. Designed to not solely present a massively cushioned experience however a dynamic one,  the Coach is meant for lengthy onerous runs (and every day coaching)  and is usually a racing different for these in search of a friendlier and extra steady experience than a full on race sneakers. 

The extra consolation and stability does come at a penalty in comparison with race sneakers as right here we are available at about 9.55 oz / 270g in comparison with its identically stacked (40/34) and similar PEBA foam sibling the SC Elite v4 which suggestions the dimensions at 8.15 oz / 231g (US9). 

The SC Coach v1 (RTR Overview) was a large of a shoe with a large stack top (41mm formally on the heel with its excessive level 47mm) and a pronounced drop to toe off. Its massive 10.45 oz / 296g  US9  weight was not likely a difficulty attributable to its dynamic and protecting experience. It was an enormous favourite of RTR’s  onerous mileage marathoners. 

The SC Coach v2  (RTR Overview) decreased stack top to 40/34 (similar as V3) and had a softer, extra mellow experience. 

The SC Coach v3 adjustments considerably but once more, regardless of weighing the identical because the V2 and sharing the identical stack top. It will get the brand new angular geometry of its race siblings the Pacer v2 and Elite v4, similar new PEBA midsole foam and a redesigned Vitality Arc system. 

One factor hasn’t modified. The value stays at $180. 

How does it carry out for our testers, all very long time followers of the primary 2 variations? Let’s discover out!

Execs: 

Deep, deep tender and reactive PEBA cushion significantly on the forefoot: Sam/Ryan/Sally

Faster off the heel and improved heel stability steady (heel platform narrower and fewer carved out) Sam/Ryan/Sally/Peter

Foot containment/lockdown – Ryan/Sally/Sam/Peter

Bouncy and protecting but steady for top mileage – Ryan/Sally/Peter

Faster reacting much less mushy foam and extra linear platform geometry than v2 Sam/Peter

Nice becoming higher with a nifty stretchy tongue of sufficient size (take a touch, SC Elite) – Sally/Peter

Stable and forgiving marathon possibility: Sam/Peter

Fairly cheap pricing at $180 for a state-of-the-art, versatile, plated lengthy coach/racer with anticipated good sturdiness: Sam/Peter

Cons: 

Want for extra flex (as v2 had) or an extended entrance rocker:  Sam/Sally/PeterForm of toebox (cramped on lateral facet) – RyanSmooth, tall heel results in minor outsole grinding on asphalt – RyanBreathability- RyanFinal lace gap and collar in that space is stiff and will use extra padding: SamWeight is up there for a full PEBA foam shoe higher is thick, though its runs lighter than its weight: SamFirmer than V2, has misplaced a few of the bouncy magic from v1 and v2  Peter

Most comparable sneakers (together with your title subsequent to every)

ASICS Magic Velocity 4

adidas Adizero Boston 12

Mizuno Neo Vista

Please discover the testers full run bios on the finish of the article after Comparisons.

Stats

Approx.Weight: males’s 9.55 oz / 271g US9

Prior Model Weight:  males’s 9.52 oz /  270g US9

Stack Top: 

V3 males’s 40 mm heel / 34 mm forefoot, 6mm drop

V2 males’s 40mm heel / 34 mm forefoot, 6mm drop

Platform Width: 

V3::85 mm heel / 80 mm midfoot / 110 mm forefoot 

V2  95 mm heel / 77 mm midfoot / 115 mm forefoot 

First Impressions, Match and Higher

Sam: The higher is an engineered mesh in a make up which New Stability calls Fantom Match. It focuses on consolation whereas remaining a efficiency sort higher. 

The mesh is sort of thick with an elaborate sample of knitting to offer areas of help and areas of breathability. It’s unlined. It’s a stunning higher, however I want it was extra streamlined and lighter because the Pacer v2’s is.

My take a look at pair was a half measurement down from my traditional US8.5 and on first strive on I used to be involved about each the size and toe field top. After a primary run, and switching to mild socks, I used to be simply advantageous because the mesh acquired some give, and particularly within the very heat humid circumstances I examined them in. Maintain is sweet total, safe and cozy though the rear ankle collars may use extra padding. 

Breathability was good.

For a 7 mile run, once more in very humid heat circumstances.. i forgot my socks.. Right here too simply advantageous and the match  was glorious. 

I did discover some stress on the final lace space because the lace overlay there may be fairly stiff and the padding behind and in the direction of the heel fairly skinny.

Total, for narrower to medium toes reminiscent of mine the match is true to measurement.The Coach v3 can also be obtainable in 2E broad sizing.

Peter: Positively a extra refined and efficiency oriented higher than earlier variations.. Very comfy. First mile or two I used to be frightened that they run a hair brief, however they haven’t bothered me in any respect, so I’d say true-to-size except you might be proper on the cusp of a bigger measurement–then I’d go up. Weight for mine is 10.59 oz/ 300g for a males’s US 11.

The styling is of a chunk with the Insurgent V4 and the SC Elite–numerous angles and geometric touches on the froth. A number of triangles (reflective I’m assuming) on the heel. 

First impression is that they’ve misplaced a bit of the snort out loud magic of earlier variations, however side-by-side comparisons highlighted some actual benefits of the most recent model. The channel on the underside of the shoe is a bit wider in V3 than it was in V2 and the outsole beneath the forefoot is now extra full-ground contact which I feel results in a faster feeling toe-off. 

Midsole & Platform

Sam: Whereas the platform top stays the identical at 40mm heel / 34mm forefoot, every little thing else adjustments beneath foot. The Coach v3 now shares the angular geometry first seen within the Elite v4 and Pacer v2 with primarily 2 “rails” of midsole extending from sharper rear geometry and up in addition to sidewalls to seat the foot.

The rear Vitality Arc cavity is now not flared and  the carbon plate has a central backbone, I assume so as to add rigidity. 

The foot now sits down within the midfoot facet partitions whereas earlier than it didn’t.  The forefoot which was open to the plate in v2 is now coated with an nearly full protection outsole whereas at midfoot the rubber is eradicated and on the heel elevated in width. All of this provides the V3 a nicely aligned within the route of journey really feel from heel to toe and really respectable stability.

The FuelCell foam is now referred to as out as PEBA (similar as in Pacer v2 and Elite v4)  whereas earlier than it was simply FuelCell (and sure not PEBA). 

The froth and plate and total geometry are actually much better built-in and constant in really feel on the run regardless of the tempo. Earlier than the heel felt mushy and again weighted at gradual paces and the forefoot whereas versatile tender and never as steady as now.

The cushioning is comparatively tender for a PEBA foam, perhaps truly softer than within the v2 and softer than ZoomX or Lightstrike Professional,but the movement and rebound isn’t held up by my stride by the softness. The cushion is tremendous deep and protecting. From the heel there’s a sensation of being on “rails” ahead, lowering the platform width on the heel by 10mm and tightening up the central cavity are for certain what I’m feeling.  Regardless of the softness they’re comparatively steady.

Not like the Coach v2 (or decrease stack Pacer v2), there may be much less flex up entrance though as one approaches the toe the profile isn’t utterly inflexible and with some runs has gotten extra versatile. 

The push off is admittedly elegant right here with a sensation of very deep cushion to rebound from, complimented by the broad however not too broad 110mm entrance platform and the presence of what we now hear is a brand new forked carbon plate (to be confirmed). The entrance motion jogs my memory of a considerably tamed Prime X from adidas. 

I do assume it may use both just a few extra millimeters of drop, a extra accentuated or longer rocker or extra flex to get a bit extra roll however this can be a minor want for what is a good midsole. Principally, I would need for a really feel between the dramastic ahead motion of the v1 and the extra pedestrian V2 and the V3 does get near that as is.

Peter: Sam hit all of the technical excessive notes up above, so I’ll simply get in to the layman’s model: The PEBA foam right here doesn’t really feel tender to me. It’s not overly agency, nevertheless it’s not tender. There’s some good bounce/power return from the forefoot–and it’s not punishing in any respect–nevertheless it’s not tremendous tender. V1 was an enormous bouncy/tender vibe shoe (sort of the spot the mizuno  neo vista occupies now), V2 was nonetheless tender however rather less excessive. V3 is firmest but in addition rides very easily. I miss the flex of the V2–as V3 is a bit stiffer up entrance. That stated, after I put them on side-by-side I used to be a bit shocked at how rather more environment friendly V3 felt. V3 takes just a few miles to put on in, however the foam additionally feels a lot better at pace than V2’a did. 

Outsole

Sam: Loads of outsole protection, and extra upfront than in v2. I famous specifically nice grip throughout a rail path crushed granite run and on advantageous seaside sand over pavement.

The underfoot variations between v2 and v3 are plainly seen. 

The underfoot cavity to the Vitality Arc is much less flared and upfront the beforehand uncovered plate is now totally coated. The entrance stability consequently is extra constant throughout the entire width, the soundness improved and the push off from the entrance rubber extra dynamic.

Peter: Traction is sweet and the complete floor protection is an enchancment. The Vitality Arc channel is a bit wider so it would catch fewer (or simply larger) rocks. V3 feels extra steady for certain and I agree with Sam that the push off is faster. 

Trip, Conclusions and Suggestions

Peter: As a lot as I really like the entire iterations of the SC Coach, I feel that over time the V3 will most likely turn into my favourite. It’s essentially the most versatile model of the SC Coach for certain. V1 felt like a restoration shoe just for me and V2 was nice for lengthy, gradual miles however I didn’t love making an attempt to go fast in it. V3 acquired me by some fartleks, a restoration run and a future within the house of my first 3 days with it and the entire runs had been glorious. 

At first I used to be disenchanted by the shortage of moon shoe tremendous bounce vibe, however because the miles went on I actually began to understand the delicate experience.  What actually spun my head round was placing a V2 on one foot and V3 on the opposite for a few miles. V2 simply needed to land on the tender forefoot and grasp on the market, whereas V3 needed to giddy up and hold going. Equally protecting feeling on the touchdown, however V3 simply transitions so a lot better. 

The SC Coach mannequin began out, for me, as a restoration or lengthy, gradual run shoe. Now that we’re at V3 I can confidently name it a flexible on a regular basis coach that may rock tempo runs and could be a delight to run a marathon in. A superb shoe, value testing for certain. Extremely advocate it. 

Peter: Rating 9.5 / 10

Nothing fallacious with it. Not snort out loud enjoyable, however enjoyable and versatile. 

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Sam: The newest evolution of New Stability’s tremendous coach adjustments geometry, foam, and plate whereas staying the identical as V2 in stack top, weight, and $180 worth. New Stability has targeted on comparatively tender rides throughout all its trainers and racers with blended outcomes for me. Particularly the Coach v2 was considerably unbalanced between its tender foam, massive Vitality Arc cavity, stiff plate and comparatively free higher. 

The Coach v3 “tightens” issues up with a extra steady and directed experience, livelier faster reacting whereas nonetheless on the tender facet PEBA foam, a plate design with some entrance flex and extra dialed in higher. 

I do assume the bouncy steady forefoot (a lot improved over the considerably mushy v2’s) may use a bit extra rocker size and/or flex particularly given the 6mm drop and coaching functions right here. 

The Coach v3 has a really nice and efficient experience ideally suited to lengthy runs and every day coaching should you search a max cushion softer really feel. It’s a kind of sneakers I need to hold reaching for regardless of different urgent testers within the queue for its very leg pleasant and enjoyable experience. 

Regardless of its considerably elevated weight in comparison with related stack top full on race sneakers, together with New Stability’s personal Elite v4 on the similar stack top, the Coach v3 may also be a wonderful marathon race shoe you search a gentle, constant experience that adapts nicely to sooner or slower paces whereas remaining comparatively steady.

Sam’s Rating: 9.4 / 10

Deductions for weight and want for a considerably extra rolling toe off.

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9 Comparisons

Index to all RTR opinions: HERE 

Coach v3 Stats:

Approx.Weight: males’s 9.55 oz / 271g US9

Stack Top: males’s 40 mm heel / 34 mm forefoot, 6mm drop

Platform Width: 85 mm heel / 80 mm midfoot / 110 mm forefoot

SC Coach v1 (RTR Overview)

Sam: The V1 was increased stack, weighed extra, had a better drop and a extra dynamic experience than the v3. The V3 is extra versatile with a extra nice experience. 

SC Coach v2  (RTR Overview)

Sam: Lined within the assessment. In abstract the v3 is extra steady, higher balanced, has a superior faster reacting tender however much less mushy foam, and an improved geometry and Vitality Arc that pulls all the weather collectively for a smoother, extra versatile experience.

New Stability SC Elite v4 (RTR Overview)

New Stability SC Pacer v2 (RTR Overview)

Sam: Decrease stack top at 32.8 mm heel /  24.8 mm forefoot with an 8mm drop with underfoot the identical PEBA midsole and outsole. The Pacer v2 is significantly lighter, extra versatile and agile. It depends  extra on a roll to toe off than the Coach v3  which has a extra rocker and bounce off the forefoot method. Whereas much less cushioned than the Coach there may be nonetheless a lot for uptempo runs of all distances and even every day coaching for me. Its less complicated higher is lighter and smoother becoming. Selecting with a deal with total versatility together with racing any distance, Pacer v2. For lengthy runs or a extra max cushion coaching expertise. Coach v3 

ASICS Magic Velocity 4 (RTR Overview)

The carbon plated Magic Velocity towers over the SC Coach with a large 43.5 mm heel /  35.5mm forefoot stack top sitting on a barely narrower platform width of  80 mm heel / 70 mm midfoot / 105 mm forefoot which helps it are available about 1.2 oz  lower than the Coach. Its twin foam midsole manufactured from FF Turbo supercritical underfoot with FF Blast Plus under is a bit firmer and faster responding however lacks a few of the nice forefoot bounce of the Coach. Related matches and uppers with the ASICS a bit smoother in match for me if a bit snugger total. $170

adidas Adizero Boston 12  (RTR Overview)

Lighter at a 8.7 oz  / 247g (US9) with a decrease 37.5mm heel / 30.5mm forefoot stack top the Boston has a twin foam midsole in contrast to the Coach v3. Underfoot high notch Lightstrike Professional with under extra standard Lightstrike 2.0 foam. Sandwiched between the foams now we have a comparatively versatile Vitality Rods array.  The Boston higher is thinner and fewer “luxe” in really feel, doubtless contributing to its lighter weight together with its narrower and extra agile rear and midfoot platform than the Coach v3. The Boston is a extra “severe” driving shoe, considerably firmer and extra responsive and thus leans sooner paces than the Coach. The Coach is considerably extra mellow and softer driving with a extra constant really feel underfoot no matter tempo. 

 

Mizuno Neo Vista (RTR Overview)

Approx. Weight: males’s 9.2 oz / 261g US9

Stack Top: males’s  44.5mm heel /  36.5mm forefoot ( 8mm drop spec) 

Platform Width: 95 mm heel / 80 mm midfoot / 120 mm forefoot

Peter:The Neo Vista harkens again to SC Coach V1 and produces a few of the “what the hell is that this factor” that I acquired after I placed on the OG VaporFly. It’s a wildly bouncy, enjoyable and reasonably unstable joyride. I actually prefer it, however there’s little or no within the ground-feel. The SC Coach V3 is a way more refined and, in some methods, conventional coach. Extra versatile than the Neo Vista although not fairly as enjoyable. If I had to decide on one to exit and run lengthy in proper now it could be the SC V3.

Sam: I largely agree with Peter including that the Neo Vista has a neater movement at slower paces and its knit higher leans extra consolation with stretch within the combine than the efficiency oriented Coach’s.

Saucony Kinvara Professional (RTR Overview)

Sam: On the similar $180 pricing, the Professional weighs 10 oz  / 283 g (US9) at the next  8mm drop, has a 2mm increased heel and the identical 34mm forefoot top. It weighs about 0.5 oz /14g extra,which is easonable for certain. Its mixture of PWRRUN Pb underfoot , carbon plate and rubberized PWRRUN under because the decrease midsole and outsole is a duller in experience and slower to reply though total it’s extra cushioned in really feel and has extra flexibility. The Coach v3 is a faster shoe, the Professional extra appropriate for simpler paces. The uppers are related in supplies and match. True to measurement

Hoka Skyward X (RTR Overview)

Sam: In the identical carbon plated tremendous coach because the V3 however.. Significantly increased stacked at 48/43, broader on the bottom, extra steady and 1.2 oz heavier the Skyward has a bouncier softer experience with its plate and total geometry going fairly far to make up for its weight 10.7 oz / 303 g males’s US9. The Hoka is all about  essentially the most steady massive shoe from stable thick higher to platform. The experience is tremendous nice and energetic with the softness and bounce nicely managed and the roll of such an enormous shoe efficient.  Its an awesome selection for the heavier runner and for any runner in search of a heavy obligation restoration straightforward run shoe with some carbon and tremendous foam pleasure.  At $225 it isn’t nearly as good a price or as versatile because the Coach.

Peter: The Hoka Skyward X was a dud for me. Too massive, too heavy, not that enjoyable. SC Coach higher on all counts. 

New Stability Contemporary Foam Balos (RTR Overview)

Peter: The SC Coach is admittedly what I needed the Balos to be. The Balos feels prefer it will get caught on the transition, sort of hangs round on the forefoot. It’s softer feeling, however the SC Traner V3 is extra enjoyable to run in and way more versatile. 

Tester Profiles

Peter lives in California and has been a sub 3 hour marathoner in addition to a 1:21 half marathoner in recent times.

Sam is the Editor and Founding father of Street Path Run. He’s in his 60’s  with 2024 Sam’s 52th 12 months of working roads and trails. He has a a long time outdated 2:28 marathon PR. Lately he runs halves within the simply sub 1:40 vary if he will get very, very fortunate. Sam trains 30-40 miles per week largely at reasonable paces on the roads and trails of New Hampshire and Utah be it on the run, climbing or on nordic skis. He’s 5’9” tall and weighs about 164 lbs, if he isn’t having fun with too many advantageous New England IPA’s.

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