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Above Ground LevelDouglas FirPutt & Approach4/3/-2/1
Divergent DiscsAlpasPutt & Approach4/4/-2/1

Douglas Fir vs Alpas

How Douglas Fir and Alpas compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

GlideDouglas Fir 3 vs Alpas 4Diameter21.2 vs 21 cm (+0.2)Rim width1 vs 1.2 cm (-0.2)

Flight Paths

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Above Ground LevelDouglas FirPutt & ApproachOut of Production
Divergent DiscsAlpasPutt & Approach
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Douglas Fir
4
Alpas
4
GlideStays aloft
Douglas Fir
3
Alpas
4
TurnHigh-speed bend
Douglas Fir
-2
Alpas
-2
FadeLow-speed hook
Douglas Fir
1
Alpas
1
Specifications
Spec
Above Ground Level
Douglas Fir
Divergent Discs
Alpas
Flight rating
4/3/-2/1
4/4/-2/1
Stability
Understable (-1)
Understable (-1)
Beginner score
61/100
63/100
Est. carry
254 ft
262 ft
Type
Putt & Approach
Putt & Approach
Recommended skill
Not listed
Beginner, Everyone
Diameter
21.2 cm
21 cm
Height
1.8 cm
1.9 cm
Rim depth
1.3 cm
1.2 cm
Rim width
1 cm
1.2 cm
Max weight
176 g
180 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
0
PDGA Approved
No
Yes
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Production status
Out of production
In production
Price from
Not listed
$17.99
The Verdict

Douglas Fir or Alpas?

Main difference: glide (Douglas Fir 3 vs Alpas 4). The Alpas floats and carries farther; the Douglas Fir holds its line better in wind.

Douglas Fir: UnderstableAlpas: Understable
Where to buy
Douglas Fir
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Out of production
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Alpas
$17.99
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FAQ

Is the Douglas Fir or Alpas more overstable?

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

Should a beginner pick the Douglas Fir or Alpas?

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

What is the difference between the Douglas Fir and Alpas?

Main difference: glide (Douglas Fir 3 vs Alpas 4). The Alpas floats and carries farther; the Douglas Fir holds its line better in wind.

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Above Ground Level Douglas Fir vs Divergent Discs Alpas: Flight N