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ABCFlying SquirrelMidrange5/5/-3/2
DiscraftGlideMidrange6/5/-3/2

Flying Squirrel vs Glide

How Flying Squirrel and Glide compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

SpeedFlying Squirrel 5 vs Glide 6Diameter21.9 vs 21.5 cm (+0.4)Rim width1.3 vs 1.5 cm (-0.2)PlasticsGlide 9 vs Flying Squirrel 0

Flight Paths

Overhead view · right-hand backhand

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ABCFlying SquirrelMidrangeOut of Production
DiscraftGlideMidrange
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Flying Squirrel
5
Glide
6
GlideStays aloft
Flying Squirrel
5
Glide
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Flying Squirrel
-3
Glide
-3
FadeLow-speed hook
Flying Squirrel
2
Glide
2
Specifications
Spec
ABC
Flying Squirrel
Discraft
Glide
Flight rating
5/5/-3/2
6/5/-3/2
Stability
Understable (-1)
Understable (-1)
Beginner score
63/100
61/100
Est. carry
290 ft
310 ft
Type
Midrange
Midrange
Recommended skill
Everyone
Beginner, Everyone
Diameter
21.9 cm
21.5 cm
Height
2 cm
2 cm
Rim depth
1.4 cm
1.3 cm
Rim width
1.3 cm
1.5 cm
Max weight
181.8 g
177 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
PDGA Approved
No
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Production status
Out of production
In production
Price from
Not listed
$24.99
The Verdict

Flying Squirrel or Glide?

Main difference: speed (Flying Squirrel 5 vs Glide 6). The Glide has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Flying Squirrel is easier to control.

Flying Squirrel: UnderstableGlide: Understable
Where to buy
Flying Squirrel
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Out of production
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Glide
$24.99
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FAQ

Is the Flying Squirrel or Glide more overstable?

They are equally stable (both -1) - turn -3/-3, fade 2/2.

Should a beginner pick the Flying Squirrel or Glide?

A beginner is better off with the Flying Squirrel (beginner score 63/100 vs 61/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Flying Squirrel and Glide?

Main difference: speed (Flying Squirrel 5 vs Glide 6). The Glide has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Flying Squirrel is easier to control.

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ABC Flying Squirrel vs Discraft Glide: Flight Numbers Compared