Head-to-Head
SC Pacer v2vsLaunch 12
The SC Pacer v2 is a race shoe while the Launch 12 is a daily trainer shoe. The SC Pacer v2 retails for $200 while the Launch 12 comes in at $120 — a $80 difference. The SC Pacer v2 is the lighter shoe at 7.4 oz versus 8.9 oz for the Launch 12. In our ratings, the SC Pacer v2 edges out the Launch 12 — 8.9/10 versus 8.2/10.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 8.2 / 10 | |
| Price | $200 | $120✓ | |
| Weight | 7.4 oz✓ | 8.9 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 35 mm | 35 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Medium | |
| Breathability | Breathable | Breathable | |
| Traction | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
