Head-to-Head
Metaspeed RayvsMach 7
The Metaspeed Ray is a race shoe while the Mach 7 is a daily trainer shoe. The Metaspeed Ray retails for $300 while the Mach 7 comes in at $145 — a $155 difference. The Metaspeed Ray is the lighter shoe at 4.6 oz versus 8.3 oz for the Mach 7. In our ratings, the Metaspeed Ray edges out the Mach 7 — 9.1/10 versus 8.4/10.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 8.4 / 10 | |
| Price | $300 | $145✓ | |
| Weight | 4.6 oz✓ | 8.3 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 5 mm | 5 mm | |
| Stack | 39.5 mm | 37 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Very High✓ | Medium | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
