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Metaspeed RayvsSC Pacer v2
The Metaspeed Ray and SC Pacer v2 are both race shoes built for road running. The Metaspeed Ray retails for $300 while the SC Pacer v2 comes in at $200 — a $100 difference. The Metaspeed Ray is the lighter shoe at 4.6 oz versus 7.4 oz for the SC Pacer v2. In our ratings, the Metaspeed Ray edges out the SC Pacer v2 — 9.1/10 versus 8.9/10.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 8.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $300 | $200✓ | |
| Weight | 4.6 oz✓ | 7.4 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 5 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 39.5 mm | 35 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Very High✓ | High | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | High✓ | Low | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Low | |
| Durability | Decent | Decent |
