fit issues aside (i can adjust my stack as required) is there any reason to go for the race over the standard?
I find the race ones just as comfortable as standard, since they’re still relatively thick.
They look less dorky.
Tight radius cups become tighter radius with thicker pads. For example, I would not be able to fit in a Profile Design Race cup with any Ceegees.
I went with the race because height-wise they were easier to adjust with my fit as they were much closer to my original pads (Gen 2 speed concept with those thin bontrager pads). I have since had the same Fee Gee Race pads for about 5 years with no wear even showing. Just go with the ones that you prefer and that are easiest to fit. I think that all versions are excellent products.