Runometry Index
94/100
- Cushioning42 mm
- +45.0 pts
- Lightness230 g
- +34.6 pts
- FoamTPU
- +14.0 pts
Which one for which runner?
What sets each model apart, from the published specs. Neither is better in absolute terms.
ASICS Megablast
- 2 mm higher drop
- 10 mm more under the heel
- Also made for: Easy runs, Marathon
Brooks Ghost Amp
- 2 mm lower drop
- 10 mm less under the heel
- USD 75 cheaper at catalogue price
Runometry Index
Same profile: their indexes compare directly.
ASICS Megablast
Brooks Ghost Amp
Runometry Index
74/100
- Cushioning33 mm
- +32.5 pts
- Lightness255 g
- +24.9 pts
- FoamPEBA blend
- +17.0 pts
Side by side
- Brooks Ghost Amp has a 2 mm lower drop
- ASICS Megablast has 10 mm more heel stack
- Brooks Ghost Amp is USD 75 cheaper (MSRP)
CriterionASICS MegablastBrooks Ghost Amp
Runometry Index
Runometry Index 94/100 74/100
Scored among Versatile same for all
Price
Catalogue price USD 225 USD 150
Best price found Not specifiedNot specified
Specifications
Weight 230 g 255 g
Drop
Heel stack
Forefoot stack
Midsole foam FF TURBO SQUARED DNA HYPE
Plate None Not specified
Best for
Terrain Road same for all
Role Training & racing same for all
Versions Not specified Men's and women's
Uses Daily training, Easy runs, Tempo runs, Marathon Daily training, Tempo runs
Retailer prices
ASICS Megablast
Brooks Ghost Amp
Alternatives to these two models
Derived from terrain, category, use, cushioning, stability, drop, weight and price.
Topo Athletic
Fli-Lyte 6
- Weight 213 g
- Drop 3 mm
- 3 colours
- Close to Brooks Ghost Amp: same terrain, same category, same role
ASICS
Novablast 4
- Weight 260 g
- Drop 8 mm
- Close to Brooks Ghost Amp: same terrain, same category, same role
Brooks
Launch 12
- Weight 250 g
- Drop 8 mm
- 4 colours
- Close to Brooks Ghost Amp: same terrain, same category, same role
HOKA
Mach 7
- Weight 237 g
- Drop 5 mm
- 6 colours
- Close to Brooks Ghost Amp: same terrain, same category, same role