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Heel Stack Height
40.0 mm
Weight
129.3 g (4.56 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.8 mm
Plate
Plastic
Heel Stack Height
39.2 mm
Weight
187.1 g (6.60 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.9 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Our Verdict
ASICS METASPEED RAY
New Balance SuperComp Elite v6
The ASICS METASPEED RAY and New Balance SuperComp Elite v6 represent two very different takes on a racing shoe. The ASICS has supremely soft cushioning and a featherweight construction, but is wildly unstable. It's an excellent marathon racing shoe for runners who can maintain good form. The New Balance shoe has much less absorbent cushioning, but it's much snappier and more stable (for a racing shoe). It's the better choice for shorter races and is available in multiple widths, making it a more accessible racing shoe option for wide-footed runners.
Variants
- METASPEED RAY (White/Flash Red - (Men - US 9))
- METASPEED RAY (White/Flash Red - (Women - US 7))
- SuperComp Elite v6 (Fresh Air/Alkaline Green - (Women - US 7))
- SuperComp Elite v6 (Satsuma Orange/Digital Mist - (Men - US 9))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
8.6
8.1
Weight
9.7
8.5
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
8.3
6.5
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
9.7
8.5
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
129.3 g (4.56 oz)
187.1 g (6.60 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
40.0 mm
39.2 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
34.5 mm
30.3 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.8 mm
8.9 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
5.0 mm
8.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
71 mm (2.8")
77 mm (3.0")
Outsole Arch Width
62 mm (2.5")
60 mm (2.4")
Outsole Forefoot Width
94 mm (3.7")
114 mm (4.5")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
1.78
1.96
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.72
3.76
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
268 mm (10.6")
275 mm (10.8")
Internal Heel Width
54 mm (2.1")
65 mm (2.6")
Internal Forefoot Width
89 mm (3.5")
90 mm (3.5")
Wide Sizing Available
No
Yes
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.2
8.2
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
-1.5 mm (-0.059")
-1.0 mm (-0.040")
Toe TTS Deviation
-2.2 mm (-0.088")
-6.1 mm (-0.239")
Forefoot Fit: Height
9.5
6.8
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-1.1 mm (-0.041")
-3.8 mm (-0.151")
Arch Fit: Width
7.9
8.3
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-3.4 mm (-0.134")
-2.9 mm (-0.113")
Length Fit
10
10
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Heel Rocker Geometry
8.5
6.8
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Heel Spring
38 mm (1.5")
20 mm (0.8")
Heel Apex Position
16.5%
24.9%
Heel Rocker Angle
39.6°
15.9°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
7.6
7.9
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
52 mm (2.0")
56 mm (2.2")
Toe Apex Position
63.1%
57.3%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
26.8°
25.0°
Foam
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Primary Foam Name
FF LEAP
Infinion Foam
Primary Foam Type
A-TPU
A-TPU
Secondary Foam Name
N/A
N/A
Secondary Foam Type
N/A
No Secondary Foam
Laces
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Lace Type
Sawtooth
Flat
Width
5.0 mm (0.2")
5.0 mm (0.2")
Thickness
1.2 mm (0.0")
1.7 mm (0.1")
Stretch
6.5%
12.5%
Other Features
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Tongue Gusset Type
Non-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
Plastic
Carbon Fiber
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
8.7
8.8
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
85.4%
86.4%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
9.0
8.8
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
88.0%
86.2%
Heel Cushioning
9.1
7.8
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
5.21 J
4.02 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
11.54 J
9.29 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
17.92 J
14.95 J
Forefoot Cushioning
8.8
7.0
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 800N
5.68 J
4.58 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
9.62 J
7.54 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
14.37 J
10.70 J
Heel Firmness
4.2
6.8
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 550N
27.0 N/mm
35.1 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
38.6 N/mm
49.1 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
57.7 N/mm
72.2 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
4.7
8.0
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
43.6 N/mm
54.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
58.5 N/mm
74.3 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
82 N/mm
105 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
8.3
6.5
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 10km
9.16 J
7.01 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
9.04 J
6.90 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
8.91 J
6.84 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
8.82 J
6.78 J
Rocker Stiffness
6.5
6.9
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
72 N
83 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
8.7
9.1
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Energy Return
77.6%
83.1%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
8.0
8.9
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
23.0 N/mm
33.4 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
283 N
353 N
Heel Compression Depth
6.8
Heel Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Heel Compression At 550N
15.7 mm
Heel Compression At 1100N
22.4 mm
Heel Compression At 1900N
26.3 mm
Forefoot Compression Depth
6.0
Forefoot Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Compression At 800N
14.6 mm
Forefoot Compression At 1300N
17.5 mm
Forefoot Compression At 2050N
19.5 mm
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