Head-to-Head
Paramount MaxvsWave Sky 9vsCloudmonster 3
| Rating | 8.3 / 10 | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10 | |
| Price | $200 | $180✓ | $190 | |
| Weight | 10.6 oz | 10.0 oz✓ | 10.4 oz | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Recovery / Easy Run | Recovery / Easy Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 6 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 43 mm | 44 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | — | Medium✓ | Warm | |
| Traction | — | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | — | High✓ | Low | |
| Durability | — | Good✓ | Good✓ |
