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ASICS MEGABLAST vs Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Ultra

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    Main Differences
    Design
      WeightStack HeightsExternal ShapeInternal ShapeForefoot Fit: WidthForefoot Fit: HeightArch Fit: WidthLength FitHeel Rocker GeometryForefoot Rocker GeometryFoamLacesBreathabilityTime-To-DryWater AbsorptionOther Features
    Performance
      Heel Compression Energy ReturnForefoot Compression Energy ReturnHeel CushioningForefoot CushioningHeel FirmnessForefoot FirmnessForefoot Long Run CushioningRocker StiffnessForefoot Bending Energy ReturnForefoot Bending StiffnessHeel Compression DepthForefoot Compression Depth
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ASICS MEGABLAST
Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Ultra

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ASICS MEGABLAST Picture

Track

Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Ultra Picture

Track

Heel Stack Height
44.6 mm
Weight
229.9 g (8.11 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.7 mm
Plate
None
Heel Stack Height
46.2 mm
Weight
237.2 g (8.37 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.1 mm
Plate
Plastic Shank
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Our Verdict

ASICS MEGABLAST

Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Ultra

The ASICS MEGABLAST is a better shoe than the Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Ultra for most runners. It's a bit more responsive, its sizing is more accommodating, and it's much easier to buy. The Li-Ning's taller sole absorbs impact better over long runs, but it's currently harder to buy.

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Variants

  • MEGABLAST (Edo Purple/Black - (Men - US 9))
  • MEGABLAST (Edo Purple/Black - (Women - US 7))
  • Red Hare 9 Ultra (Black - (Women - US 7))
  • Red Hare 9 Ultra (Champagne White - (Women - US 7))

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Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Half/Full Marathon Racing 
 

8.1
8.0
No major differences between these running shoes for half/full marathon racing. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

7.2
6.9

Right Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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ASICS MEGABLAST Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Ultra Right Shoe Weight Photo

Left Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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ASICS MEGABLAST Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Ultra Left Shoe Weight Photo

Weight 
 

229.9 g (8.11 oz)
237.2 g (8.37 oz)

Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo 
 

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ASICS MEGABLAST Stack Height Photo
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Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Ultra Stack Height Photo

Heel Stack Height 
 

44.6 mm
46.2 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

35.9 mm
37.1 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

8.7 mm
9.1 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

8.0 mm
N/A

External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

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ASICS MEGABLAST 3D Model Full Shoe
Preview 3D
Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Ultra 3D Model Full Shoe

Outsole Heel Width 
 

96 mm (3.8")
93 mm (3.7")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

80 mm (3.2")
81 mm (3.2")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

119 mm (4.7")
117 mm (4.6")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

2.15
2.01

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

3.31
3.15

Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

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ASICS MEGABLAST 3D Model Internal
Preview 3D
Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Ultra 3D Model Internal

Internal Length 
 

282 mm (11.1")
273 mm (10.7")

Internal Heel Width 
 

66 mm (2.6")
56 mm (2.2")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

94 mm (3.7")
92 mm (3.6")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

No
No

Forefoot Fit: Width 
 

7.9
9.2

Forefoot Width Photo 
 

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ASICS MEGABLAST Forefoot Width Photo
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Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Ultra Forefoot Width Photo

Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation 
 

-3.6 mm (-0.140")
3.4 mm (0.133")

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-2.9 mm (-0.115")
-0.9 mm (-0.037")

Forefoot Fit: Height 
 

8.1
6.0

Forefoot Height Photo 
 

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ASICS MEGABLAST Forefoot Height Photo
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Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Ultra Forefoot Height Photo

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-2.4 mm (-0.093")
-4.8 mm (-0.189")

Arch Fit: Width 
 

8.0
0.0

Arch Fit Photo 
 

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ASICS MEGABLAST Arch Fit Photo
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Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Ultra Arch Fit Photo

Arch Width TTS Deviation 
 

-3.3 mm (-0.130")
-16.7 mm (-0.656")

Length Fit 
 

10
10

Toe Clearance Photo 
 

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ASICS MEGABLAST Toe Clearance Photo
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Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Ultra Toe Clearance Photo

Heel Rocker Geometry 
 

8.4
6.6

Heel Rocker Photo 
 

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ASICS MEGABLAST Heel Rocker Photo
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Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Ultra Heel Rocker Photo

Heel Spring 
 

30 mm (1.2")
22 mm (0.9")

Heel Apex Position 
 

21.7%
30.5%

Heel Rocker Angle 
 

24.8°
13.7°

Forefoot Rocker Geometry 
 

7.2
7.3

Forefoot Rocker Photo 
 

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ASICS MEGABLAST Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Ultra Forefoot Rocker Photo

Toe Spring 
 

50 mm (2.0")
50 mm (2.0")

Toe Apex Position 
 

68.3%
59.3%

Forefoot Rocker Angle 
 

27.8°
22.6°

Foam 
 

Primary Foam Picture 
 

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ASICS MEGABLAST Primary Foam Picture
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Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Ultra Primary Foam Picture

Secondary Foam Picture 
 

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ASICS MEGABLAST Secondary Foam Picture
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Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Ultra Secondary Foam Picture

Primary Foam Name 
 

FF TURBO²
Super BOOM Capsule

Primary Foam Type 
 

A-TPU
PEBA

Secondary Foam Name 
 

No Secondary Foam
Super BOOM

Secondary Foam Type 
 

No Secondary Foam
PEBA

Laces 
 

Laces Picture 
 

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ASICS MEGABLAST Laces Picture
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Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Ultra Laces Picture

Lace Type 
 

Sawtooth
Flat

Width 
 

5.0 mm (0.2")
5.0 mm (0.2")

Thickness 
 

1.2 mm (0.0")
1.3 mm (0.1")

Stretch 
 

6.0%
8.5%

Breathability 
 

7.5

Breathability Video  

Upper Breathability  

ASICS MEGABLAST Upper Breathability

Upper Microscope Photo  

ASICS MEGABLAST Upper Microscope Photo

Time-To-Dry 
 

7.8

Time-To-Dry Timelapse  

Time-To-Dry Graph  

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ASICS MEGABLAST Time-To-Dry Graph

Time To 30% Dry 
 

6.1 hrs

Time To 70% Dry 
 

16.0 hrs

Time To Dry 
 

24.2 hrs

Water Absorption 
 

7.3

Dry Weight Photo  

ASICS MEGABLAST Dry Weight Photo

Wet Weight Photo  

ASICS MEGABLAST Wet Weight Photo

Water Absorbed 
 

43.7%

Other Features  

Other Features Photo 
 

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ASICS MEGABLAST Other Features Photo
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Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Ultra Other Features Photo

Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Fully-gusseted
Semi-gusseted

Plate 
 

None
Plastic Shank
Performance

Heel Compression Energy Return 
 

8.4
8.4

Heel Compression Video  

Heel Energy Return  

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ASICS MEGABLAST Heel Energy Return
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Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Ultra Heel Energy Return
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Heel Energy Return 
 

82.9%
83.0%

Forefoot Compression Energy Return 
 

8.3
8.5

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

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ASICS MEGABLAST Forefoot Energy Return
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Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Ultra Forefoot Energy Return
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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

82.8%
83.9%

Heel Cushioning 
 

9.3
9.4

Heel Cushioning Picture 
 

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ASICS MEGABLAST Heel Cushioning Picture
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Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Ultra Heel Cushioning Picture

Heel Cushioning  

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ASICS MEGABLAST Heel Cushioning
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Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Ultra Heel Cushioning
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Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

4.35 J
4.25 J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

12.12 J
12.56 J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

21.19 J
21.97 J

Forefoot Cushioning 
 

9.4
9.5

Forefoot Cushioning Picture 
 

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ASICS MEGABLAST Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Ultra Forefoot Cushioning Picture

Forefoot Cushioning  

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ASICS MEGABLAST Forefoot Cushioning
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Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Ultra Forefoot Cushioning
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Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

6.16 J
6.51 J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

11.21 J
11.59 J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

16.62 J
17.07 J

Heel Firmness 
 

5.0
5.2

Heel Firmness Graph  

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ASICS MEGABLAST Heel Firmness Graph
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Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Ultra Heel Firmness Graph
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Firmness At 550N 
 

34.4 N/mm
36.4 N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

42.6 N/mm
43.0 N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

59.2 N/mm
59.2 N/mm

Forefoot Firmness 
 

5.0
4.1

Forefoot Firmness Graph  

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ASICS MEGABLAST Forefoot Firmness Graph
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Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Ultra Forefoot Firmness Graph
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Firmness At 800N 
 

47.0 N/mm
42.5 N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

59.1 N/mm
54.6 N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

81 N/mm
75 N/mm

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

8.9
9.3

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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ASICS MEGABLAST Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
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Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Ultra Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
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Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

10.19 J
11.07 J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

9.98 J
10.79 J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

9.84 J
10.63 J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

9.74 J
10.49 J

Rocker Stiffness 
 

7.5
5.8

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video  

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph  

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ASICS MEGABLAST Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
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Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Ultra Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker 
 

99 N
58 N

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

7.9
8.5

Forefoot Bending Video  

Forefoot Bending Energy Return  

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ASICS MEGABLAST Forefoot Bending Energy Return
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Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Ultra Forefoot Bending Energy Return
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Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

70.9%
76.3%

Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

7.8
7.0

Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture 
 

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ASICS MEGABLAST Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Ultra Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture

Forefoot Bending Resistance  

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ASICS MEGABLAST Forefoot Bending Resistance
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Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Ultra Forefoot Bending Resistance
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

16.1 N/mm
14.2 N/mm

Forefoot Bending Force 
 

316 N
244 N

Heel Compression Depth 
 

7.6
7.5

Heel Compression Graph  

 Preview Graph
ASICS MEGABLAST Heel Compression Graph
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Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Ultra Heel Compression Graph
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Heel Compression At 550N 
 

16.0 mm
15.1 mm

Heel Compression At 1100N 
 

25.8 mm
25.6 mm

Heel Compression At 1900N 
 

32.1 mm
32.1 mm

Forefoot Compression Depth 
 

7.4
8.0

Forefoot Compression Graph  

 Preview Graph
ASICS MEGABLAST Forefoot Compression Graph
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Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Ultra Forefoot Compression Graph
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Forefoot Compression At 800N 
 

17.0 mm
18.8 mm

Forefoot Compression At 1300N 
 

22.0 mm
23.8 mm

Forefoot Compression At 2050N 
 

25.3 mm
27.2 mm

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