It's completely different than the max flite. Make sure you get measured, the the max flite was too narrow for me , like I was always riding on my crotch. This SSM is really minimal, the saddle has padding but the shape is what I like. It really supports your seat bones (which are now a little sore, I am on vacation and riding every day). This saddle also flexes, the seat bone pads, are really bendable, which I like. If you like the max flite and are not sure, there's the SI diva, which I till might try or the lady SLR. These two are wider than the max. You might be getting caught in the cutout if it's too wide. If you need narrower and like that type, go with a men's SI SLR. I have really tried them all. I feel your pain, trust me!
Go find an LBS and sit on the butt-o-meter.