Head-to-Head
Wave Rider 29vsGhost 17vsNovablast 5
| Rating | 9.0 / 10 | 9.1 / 10✓ | 9.1 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $150✓ | $150✓ | $150✓ | |
| Weight | 9.3 oz | 10.1 oz | 9.0 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | High | High | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 10 mm | 10 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 39 mm | 36.5 mm | 41.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Wide | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium✓ | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ | Decent |
