Head-to-Head
Metaspeed RayvsMach X 3
The Metaspeed Ray is a race shoe while the Mach X 3 is a long run shoe. The Metaspeed Ray retails for $300 while the Mach X 3 comes in at $190 — a $110 difference. The Metaspeed Ray is the lighter shoe at 4.6 oz versus 8.9 oz for the Mach X 3. In our ratings, the Metaspeed Ray edges out the Mach X 3 — 9.1/10 versus 9.0/10.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 9.0 / 10 | |
| Price | $300 | $190✓ | |
| Weight | 4.6 oz✓ | 8.9 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Long Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 5 mm | 5 mm | |
| Stack | 39.5 mm | 44 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Very High✓ | Medium | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
