Adidas Adizero Prime X3 STRUNG vs ASICS Metaspeed Ray
We haven't tested Adidas Adizero Prime X3 STRUNG or ASICS Metaspeed Ray yet, so their role suitability is estimated from published specs.
The differences that matter
- ASICS Metaspeed Ray is 156 g lighter.
- Adidas Adizero Prime X3 STRUNG has 10.5 mm more foam under the heel.
- Adidas Adizero Prime X3 STRUNG has the higher drop (7 mm vs 5 mm).
Which one to choose
Choose Adidas Adizero Prime X3 STRUNG if…
- you want more foam under you
- you like a higher drop
Choose ASICS Metaspeed Ray if…
- you want the lighter shoe
- you prefer to feel closer to the ground
- you like a lower drop
Specifications
- Category
- Race shoe
- Race shoe
- Price
- $305
- $300$5 less
- Weight
- 285 g
- 129 g156 g lighter
- Drop
- 7 mm
- 5 mm2 mm lower drop
- Stack
- 50 / 43 mm10.5 mm more stack
- 39.5 / 34.5 mm
- Plate
- Carbon plate
- Carbon plate
- Stability
- Neutral
- Neutral
- Foam
- LightstrikePro
- FF LEAP
Role suitability
DAILY
Limited
Limited
RECOVERY
Limited
Limited
LONG RUN
Strong fit
Good fit
TEMPO
Strong fit
Best fit
RACE
Best fit
Best fit

