The Tynee Mini 3 Pro was—and still is—one of our favorite electric shortboards of all time. It’s a true pocket rocket with more power and torque than anyone could ever need, especially from a shortboard. So, what’s the most logical thing for Tynee to do? Obviously, it’s to add a gear drive and give it even more power.
And that’s exactly what the $979 Tynee Mini 3 Max is all about. And man, we so stoked for this one.
Tynee Mini 3 Max Specs:
| Price | $979 |
| Battery | 14s2p Samsung 50S |
| Controller | 14s Hobbywing ESC |
| Top Speed | 38mph (62kmh) |
| Range | 32 miles (52km) |
| Deck | 31” Canadian Maple |
| Motor | Dual 3000W helical 6360 Hobbywing gear drive motors |
Deck – 31” Canadian Maple:
Starting with the deck, the Tynee Mini 3 Max sports the same deck as the Tynee Mini 3 Pro. If it aint broke, don’t fix it, right?
This deck is made from Canadian maple and features a wide concave. While the concave isn’t as aggressive as the dish-shaped decks popularized by the Boosted Mini, it’s still pretty comfortable.
And, as always, the kicktail is there for easy kick turns and tail braking. Plus, the pre-installed braking pad is a nice touch.
There’s also an integrated brake light that lights up when you brake using the remote which adds a layer of safety and style.
ESC – 14s Hobbywing ESC:
For the ESC, the Tynee Mini 3 Max uses a 14s Hobbywing ESC—no surprises here. As expected, it comes with 4-speed modes and a smart turn-on feature, which means the board powers on automatically when you turn on the remote.
This ESC also allows for advanced customization, either through the mobile app or directly on the remote.
Battery – 14s2p Samsung 50S:
The Mini 3 Max comes equipped with a 14s2p Samsung 50S cell battery, providing a total of 504Wh, and is marketed to produce a range of 32 miles (52 km).
This was a welcome surprise! When we reviewed the Mini 3 Pro at launch, we were already satisfied with its smaller 13s2p Molicel P42A battery, which packed plenty of punch.
But now, with the 3 Max, you get even more juice.
Motors – Dual 3000w Helical 6360 Hobbywing Motors:
Speaking of juice, all that extra power is channeled into two massive helical 6360 Hobbywing motors, paired with a brand-new gear drive system—the star of this board.
Each motor is rated at 3000W, making them absolutely insane—even crazier than the motors on the Mini 3 Pro, if you can imagine that. The acceleration is a thrill, but you’ll want to brace yourself before hitting the throttle.
Just like the Mini 3 Pro, the 3 Max has a default top speed of 31 mph (50 km/h), but it can reach up to 38 mph (62 km/h) if unlocked via the remote or app. It’s wild, and while we didn’t dare push it to 38 mph, we did manage 33.5 mph (54 km/h) before chickening out. That’s just an insane top speed for a shortboard.
Another thing we love about the gear drive system is how well the board free-rolls. While it doesn’t free-roll as smoothly as hub drives, it’s noticeably better than belt drives, meaning the board doesn’t decelerate too much when you let go of the throttle.
Trucks – 8” Forged & CNC-machined trucks:
Next up, let’s talk about the trucks, which feature some unexpected changes.
The Tynee Mini 3 Max uses 8” trucks instead of the more common 7” trucks found on most shortboards, including the Mini 3 Pro. These new trucks are Forged & CNC-machined, making them more durable and safer.
We were initially worried that the wider trucks might make the board harder to turn or less maneuverable, but thankfully, that wasn’t the case.
Tynee made the right call here. The wider trucks give the shortboard the stability of a longboard at high speeds, while the shorter wheelbase keeps it agile and easy to turn. And, of course, you can always rely on the kicktail for tight turns.
Wheels – Boosted 105s:
Finally, let’s talk wheels. The Mini 3 Max comes with Boosted 105s, which Tynee has now made the stock wheels for both the Mini 3 Pro and 3 Max which is great news.
While we liked the 105mm Hydrowheels, we love the Boosted 105s. These wheels are big, meaty, and provide a soft, grippy ride. It’s great to see more brands adopting them.
Verdict:
Like the Tynee Mini 3 Pro, the Mini 3 Max is built exceptionally well, featuring top-notch specs like:
- A 14s2p battery,
- Gear drive system,
- Forged CNC trucks, and
- Boosted 105s wheels.
It’s also worth noting that this is one of the least portable shortboards, with its larger battery pushing the weight up to 21.8 lbs (9.9 kg)
When it comes to price and value, you’d typically expect a board with these specs to cost around $1100–$1200, similar to the Backfire Zealot X. So at $979, the Tynee Mini 3 Max is a fantastic deal.
And the Mini 3 Max did deliver on what’s promised with the specs; it’s the most thrilling shortboard while also a perfectly good and comfortable casual ride when you just wanna relax and carve down the road.
Previously if you’re looking for the craziest electric shortboard, the Tynee Mini 3 Pro was the top pick. Now, the Tynee Mini 3 Max has taken that crown. It’s great.
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