Zipp 808's vs Profile Design 78 Twenty Four

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I’m trying to determine what is the better buy? I have rented the Zipp 808’s FC carbon clincher in the past and they are great performing wheels. I can get a used pair of 2015 Zipp 808’s FC clinchers for $1400 that are in practically new condition. I’ve never used Profile Design before, but I’ve read one of the best value wheels on the market. A wind tunnel test has the Performance Design faster than the Zipp’s at lower yaw angles and the Zipp’s being a better wheel at higher yaw. I can get a new pair of the Profile Design for $925. I race HIM and Olympic distance at the moment.

I know little about the PD 78/Twenty Four. Insight and any experienced information about this wheel is much appreciated.

Thanks.

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I just bit on a set of Profile Twentyfour 58/78s, they’re fairly well regarded (couple reviews here and here), and if you’re handy with discount codes can be had for under $900 shipped for a set.

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I’m trying to determine what is the better buy? I have rented the Zipp 808’s FC carbon clincher in the past and they are great performing wheels. I can get a used pair of 2015 Zipp 808’s FC clinchers for $1400 that are in practically new condition. I’ve never used Profile Design before, but I’ve read one of the best value wheels on the market. A wind tunnel test has the Performance Design faster than the Zipp’s at lower yaw angles and the Zipp’s being a better wheel at higher yaw. I can get a new pair of the Profile Design for $925. I race HIM and Olympic distance at the moment.

I know little about the PD 78/Twenty Four. Insight and any experienced information about this wheel is much appreciated.

Thanks.

Prob depends on your total picture. As someone discussed on here last week, you should be able to trackdown a set of FC wheels for around 1200-$1300. If you road them for a year you would likely be able to sell them for an equivalent amount. Good luck reselling the PD wheels.