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Above Ground LevelDouglas FirPutt & Approach4/3/-2/1
Divergent DiscsNarwhalPutt & Approach3/3/-2/0.5

Douglas Fir vs Narwhal

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

Key differences

SpeedDouglas Fir 4 vs Narwhal 3FadeDouglas Fir 1 vs Narwhal 0.5Diameter21.2 vs 21 cm (+0.2)Height1.8 vs 2.3 cm (-0.5)Rim width1 vs 1.2 cm (-0.2)

Flight Paths

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Above Ground LevelDouglas FirPutt & ApproachOut of Production
Divergent DiscsNarwhalPutt & Approach
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Douglas Fir
4
Narwhal
3
GlideStays aloft
Douglas Fir
3
Narwhal
3
TurnHigh-speed bend
Douglas Fir
-2
Narwhal
-2
FadeLow-speed hook
Douglas Fir
1
Narwhal
0.5
Specifications
Spec
Above Ground Level
Douglas Fir
Divergent Discs
Narwhal
Flight rating
4/3/-2/1
3/3/-2/0.5
Stability
Understable (-1)
Understable (-1.5)
Beginner score
61/100
66/100
Est. carry
254 ft
234 ft
Type
Putt & Approach
Putt & Approach
Recommended skill
Not listed
Beginner, Everyone
Diameter
21.2 cm
21 cm
Height
1.8 cm
2.3 cm
Rim depth
1.3 cm
1.2 cm
Rim width
1 cm
1.2 cm
Max weight
176 g
174 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
$8.99
The Verdict

Douglas Fir or Narwhal?

Main difference: speed (Douglas Fir 4 vs Narwhal 3). The Douglas Fir has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Narwhal is easier to control.

Douglas Fir: UnderstableNarwhal: Understable
Where to buy
Douglas Fir
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Out of production
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Narwhal
$8.99
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FAQ

Is the Douglas Fir or Narwhal more overstable?

The Douglas Fir is more overstable (stability -1 vs -1.5). It resists turning and fades harder.

Should a beginner pick the Douglas Fir or Narwhal?

A beginner is better off with the Narwhal (beginner score 66/100 vs 61/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Douglas Fir and Narwhal?

Main difference: speed (Douglas Fir 4 vs Narwhal 3). The Douglas Fir has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Narwhal is easier to control.

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