When it comes to racing the Hyper 7 is a bit better than the 9.5, and now that the Hyper 8 is out, it is way better than the Hyper 7.

I went from a H7 PBS/PCR to a H8(same engine and all) and it is a night and day difference.

Biggest difference is that my Hyper 7 with no engine and no electronics weighs the same as my Hyper 8 fully loaded[X(]

Check out my other thread for some more info on what I think of the 8.

From what I understand the 9.5 is much heavier in comparison to the 7, so you'll need a very dialed setup and solid engine to get it moving.