Compare Disc Golf Discs

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
DiscraftRaptorFairway Driver9/4/0/3

Elm vs Raptor

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 1.9 cm (-0.4)PlasticsRaptor 40 vs Elm 0PriceRaptor is cheaper ($7.00 less)

Flight Paths

Overhead view · right-hand backhand

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Above Ground LevelElmFairway Driver
DiscraftRaptorFairway Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Elm
9
Raptor
9
GlideStays aloft
Elm
4
Raptor
4
TurnHigh-speed bend
Elm
0
Raptor
0
FadeLow-speed hook
Elm
3
Raptor
3
Specifications
Spec
Above Ground Level
Elm
Discraft
Raptor
Flight rating
9/4/0/3
9/4/0/3
Stability
Very overstable (+3)
Very overstable (+3)
Beginner score
31/100
31/100
Est. carry
362 ft
362 ft
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill
Everyone
Intermediate, Advanced
Diameter
21.2 cm
21.3 cm
Height
1.5 cm
1.9 cm
Rim depth
1.1 cm
1.1 cm
Rim width
1.9 cm
1.9 cm
Max weight
173 g
174 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
PDGA Approved
No
Yes
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
$21.99
$14.99
The Verdict

Elm or Raptor?

The Elm and Raptor fly almost identically (9/4/0/3). Go with the Raptor - it offers more plastic and weight options (40 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.

Elm: Very overstableRaptor: Very overstable
Where to buy
Elm
$21.99
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Raptor
$14.99
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FAQ

Is the Elm or Raptor more overstable?

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

Should a beginner pick the Elm or Raptor?

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

What is the difference between the Elm and Raptor?

The Elm and Raptor fly almost identically (9/4/0/3). Go with the Raptor - it offers more plastic and weight options (40 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.

Which is cheaper, the Elm or Raptor?

The Raptor is cheaper, starting around $14.99 vs $21.99.

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Above Ground Level Elm vs Discraft Raptor: Flight Numbers Compare