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
X-COMAriFairway Driver9/4/0/3

Elm vs Ari

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

Key differences

Height1.5 vs 1.9 cm (-0.4)PriceAri is cheaper ($6.00 less)

Flight Paths

Overhead view · right-hand backhand

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Above Ground LevelElmFairway Driver
X-COMAriFairway Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Elm
9
Ari
9
GlideStays aloft
Elm
4
Ari
4
TurnHigh-speed bend
Elm
0
Ari
0
FadeLow-speed hook
Elm
3
Ari
3
Specifications
Spec
Above Ground Level
Elm
X-COM
Ari
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
21.2 cm
Height
1.5 cm
1.9 cm
Rim depth
1.1 cm
1.2 cm
Rim width
1.9 cm
1.8 cm
Max weight
173 g
175 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
0
PDGA Approved
No
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
$21.99
$15.99
The Verdict

Elm or Ari?

The Elm and Ari fly almost identically (9/4/0/3). Choose the Elm for far more plastic and weight options (0 blends) and easier availability; choose the Ari to spend less.

Elm: Very overstableAri: Very overstable
Where to buy
Elm
$21.99
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Best price
Ari
$15.99
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FAQ

Is the Elm or Ari more overstable?

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

Should a beginner pick the Elm or Ari?

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

What is the difference between the Elm and Ari?

The Elm and Ari fly almost identically (9/4/0/3). Choose the Elm for far more plastic and weight options (0 blends) and easier availability; choose the Ari to spend less.

Which is cheaper, the Elm or Ari?

The Ari is cheaper, starting around $15.99 vs $21.99.

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Above Ground Level Elm vs X-COM Ari: Flight Numbers Compared