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HOKA Rocket X 3 vs Under Armour UA Velociti Elite 3

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

Specs for HOKA Rocket X 3 and Under Armour UA Velociti Elite 3
SpecHOKA Rocket X 3Under Armour UA Velociti Elite 3
Type Racer Racer
Support Neutral Neutral
Heel-to-toe drop 7 mm 2 mm
Weight 227 g 221.1 g
Carbon plate Yes Yes
Wide width available — No
Price See retailer ~$250.00

Which should you pick?

HOKA

Pick the Rocket X 3 if…

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

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Under Armour

Pick the UA Velociti Elite 3 if…

  • you want the lighter one: 221.1 g vs 227 g
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Specs from the makers’ own pages: HOKA, Under Armour.

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