Head-to-Head
MegablastvsMetaspeed Ray
The Megablast is a long run shoe while the Metaspeed Ray is a race shoe. The Megablast retails for $225 while the Metaspeed Ray comes in at $300 — a $75 difference. The Metaspeed Ray is the lighter shoe at 4.6 oz versus 7.7 oz for the Megablast. Both score 9.1/10 in our ratings.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 9.1 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $225✓ | $300 | |
| Weight | 7.7 oz | 4.6 oz✓ | |
| Category | Long Run | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 5 mm | |
| Stack | 45 mm | 39.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High | Very High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Good✓ | Decent |
