Clinical Tip
Compare specifications above to choose the best system for your clinical case.
Specifications
| — | HyFlex EDM | RACE EVO |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Coltene | FKG Dentaire |
| Alloy | CM-Wire (EDM manufactured) | Heat-Treated NiTi (Blue) |
| Heat Treatment | CM-Wire | Blue Heat-Treated |
| Motion | Continuous Rotation | Continuous Rotation |
| Files | 8 | 3 |
| Taper | Variable | 4% |
| Cross-section | Triangular, Square, Variable (quadratic tip, trapezoidal middle, triangular coronal) | Triangular with alternating cutting edges |
| Speed | 300–400 RPM | 800 RPM |
| Torque | 1.8–2.5 Ncm | 1.5 Ncm |
| Use Type | Reusable (limited) | Single-use |
Best For
HyFlex EDM
extreme curvaturesfatigue resistance priorityreusable with regeneration
RACE EVO
simple 3-file rotary sequence with uniform motor settingsclinicians seeking improved flexibility and fatigue resistance over conventional NiTiwide range of canal anatomies with customizable file selection
Key Features
HyFlex EDM
EDM + CM-Wire with regenerative memory — manufacturer reports enhanced fatigue resistance (bench data; figures vary by comparator and test setup)
RACE EVO
Latest evolution of the RaCe family — heat-treated NiTi with blue color, simple 3-file 1-2-3 sequence (glide path + 2 shapers), uniform 800-1000 RPM / 1.5 Ncm settings across all files, up to 2.8x cyclic fatigue resistance vs RaCe