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Mizuno Wave Sky 9 vs Saucony Hurricane 26

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

Specs for Mizuno Wave Sky 9 and Saucony Hurricane 26
SpecMizuno Wave Sky 9Saucony Hurricane 26
Type Max cushion Max cushion
Support Neutral —
Heel-to-toe drop 6 mm 6 mm
Heel stack 44 mm 41 mm
Weight 289.2 g 262 g
Carbon plate No No
Wide width available Yes Yes
Price ~$180.00 See retailer

Which should you pick?

Mizuno

Pick the Wave Sky 9 if…

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

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Saucony

Pick the Hurricane 26 if…

  • you want the lighter one: 262 g vs 289.2 g
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