Head-to-Head
MegablastvsGhost Max 3
The Megablast is a long run shoe while the Ghost Max 3 is a recovery / easy run shoe. The Megablast retails for $225 while the Ghost Max 3 comes in at $160 — a $65 difference. The Megablast is the lighter shoe at 7.7 oz versus 10.8 oz for the Ghost Max 3. Both score 9.1/10 in our ratings.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 9.1 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $225 | $160✓ | |
| Weight | 7.7 oz✓ | 10.8 oz | |
| Category | Long Run | Recovery / Easy Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 45 mm | 39 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
