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ASICS SUPERBLAST 3 vs Karhu Fusion 5.0

The specs that matter for triathlon, side by side, from each maker’s own published figures.

Specs for ASICS SUPERBLAST 3 and Karhu Fusion 5.0
SpecASICS SUPERBLAST 3Karhu Fusion 5.0
Type Tempo / speed Tempo / speed
Support Neutral Neutral
Heel-to-toe drop 8 mm 6 mm
Heel stack 46.5 mm 33 mm
Weight 239 g 280 g
Carbon plate No No
Wide width available — Yes
Price ~$210.00 ~$170.00

Which should you pick?

ASICS

Pick the SUPERBLAST 3 if…

  • you want the lighter one: 239 g vs 280 g
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Karhu

Pick the Fusion 5.0 if…

On the specs above it doesn’t pull ahead, so choose on fit, feel or price.

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Specs from the makers’ own pages: ASICS, Karhu.

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