ASICS Metaspeed Ray vs HOKA Rocket X 3
We haven't tested ASICS Metaspeed Ray or HOKA Rocket X 3 yet, so their role suitability is estimated from published specs.
The differences that matter
- ASICS Metaspeed Ray is 81 g lighter.
- HOKA Rocket X 3 has the higher drop (7 mm vs 5 mm).
- HOKA Rocket X 3 costs $50 less at list price.
Which one to choose
Choose ASICS Metaspeed Ray if…
- you want the lighter shoe
- you like a lower drop
Choose HOKA Rocket X 3 if…
- you like a higher drop
- price matters
Specifications
- Category
- Race shoe
- Race shoe
- Price
- $300
- $250$50 less
- Weight
- 129 g81 g lighter
- 210 g
- Drop
- 5 mm2 mm lower drop
- 7 mm
- Stack
- 39.5 / 34.5 mm
- 40 / 33 mm0.5 mm more stack
- Plate
- Carbon plate
- Carbon plate
- Stability
- Neutral
- Neutral
- Foam
- FF LEAP
- dual-density PEBA
Role suitability
DAILY
Limited
Limited
RECOVERY
Limited
Limited
LONG RUN
Good fit
Good fit
TEMPO
Best fit
Strong fit
RACE
Best fit
Best fit