Head-to-Head
Rocket X 3vsGhost 18
The Rocket X 3 is a race shoe while the Ghost 18 is a daily trainer shoe. The Rocket X 3 retails for $250 while the Ghost 18 comes in at $150 — a $100 difference. The Rocket X 3 is the lighter shoe at 7.4 oz versus 10.2 oz for the Ghost 18. In our ratings, the Rocket X 3 edges out the Ghost 18 — 9.0/10 versus 7.9/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 7.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $250 | $150✓ | |
| Weight | 7.4 oz✓ | 10.2 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 7 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 36 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Decent | Very Good✓ |
