Head-to-Head
MegablastvsSC Pacer v2
The Megablast is a long run shoe while the SC Pacer v2 is a race shoe. The Megablast retails for $225 while the SC Pacer v2 comes in at $200 — a $25 difference. The SC Pacer v2 is the lighter shoe at 7.4 oz versus 7.7 oz for the Megablast. In our ratings, the Megablast edges out the SC Pacer v2 — 9.1/10 versus 8.9/10.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 8.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $225 | $200✓ | |
| Weight | 7.7 oz | 7.4 oz✓ | |
| Category | Long Run | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 45 mm | 35 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | High✓ | Low | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Low | |
| Durability | Good✓ | Decent |
