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Pick two or more discs and see exactly how they differ - flight, feel, distance, and price, side by side.

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Above Ground LevelElmFairway Driver9/4/0/3

DiscmaniaFD3Fairway Driver9/4/0/3

Elm vs FD3

These 2 fairway drivers share the same flight numbers - the deciding factors are plastic selection, price, and availability.

Key differences

Diameter21.2 vs 21.3 cm (-0.1)Height1.5 vs 1.7 cm (-0.2)Rim width1.9 vs 2 cm (-0.1)PlasticsFD3 18 vs Elm 0PriceFD3 is cheaper ($4.00 less)

Flight Paths

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Above Ground LevelElmFairway Driver

DiscmaniaFD3Fairway Driver

Flight Numberslonger bar = more of that trait

SpeedRim & velocity

Elm

FD3

GlideStays aloft

Elm

FD3

TurnHigh-speed bend

Elm

FD3

FadeLow-speed hook

Elm

FD3

Specifications

Differences only

Spec

Above Ground Level

Elm

Discmania

FD3

Flight rating

9/4/0/3

Stability

Very overstable (+3)

Beginner score

31/100

Est. carry

362 ft

Type

Fairway Driver

Recommended skill≠

Everyone

Intermediate, Advanced

Diameter≠

21.2 cm

21.3 cm

Height≠

1.5 cm

1.7 cm

Rim depth

1.1 cm

Rim width≠

1.9 cm

2 cm

Max weight≠

173 g

176 g

Bead

Beadless

Plastics≠

18view on disc page →

PDGA Approved

On Amazon

Not on Amazon

Price from≠

$21.99

$17.99

The Verdict

Elm or FD3?

The Elm and FD3 fly almost identically (9/4/0/3). Go with the FD3 - it offers more plastic and weight options (18 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.

Elm: Very overstableFD3: Very overstable

Where to buy

Elm

$21.99

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Best price

FD3

$17.99

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FAQ

Is the Elm or FD3 more overstable?

They are equally stable (both +3) - turn 0/0, fade 3/3.

Should a beginner pick the Elm or FD3?

Both rate the same for beginners (31/100). Pick by feel and price.

What is the difference between the Elm and FD3?

The Elm and FD3 fly almost identically (9/4/0/3). Go with the FD3 - it offers more plastic and weight options (18 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.

Which is cheaper, the Elm or FD3?

The FD3 is cheaper, starting around $17.99 vs $21.99.

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