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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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AquaFlightPelicanFairway Driver6/5/-3/1
X-COMHeliosFairway Driver6/5/-3/1

Pelican vs Helios

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

Key differences

Diameter21.1 vs 21 cm (+0.1)Height2 vs 1.6 cm (+0.4)

Flight Paths

Overhead view · right-hand backhand

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AquaFlightPelicanFairway Driver
X-COMHeliosFairway Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Pelican
6
Helios
6
GlideStays aloft
Pelican
5
Helios
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Pelican
-3
Helios
-3
FadeLow-speed hook
Pelican
1
Helios
1
Specifications
Spec
AquaFlight
Pelican
X-COM
Helios
Flight rating
6/5/-3/1
6/5/-3/1
Stability
Very understable (-2)
Very understable (-2)
Beginner score
65/100
65/100
Est. carry
310 ft
310 ft
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill
Beginner, Everyone
Beginner
Diameter
21.1 cm
21 cm
Height
2 cm
1.6 cm
Rim depth
1.2 cm
1.1 cm
Rim width
1.7 cm
1.6 cm
Max weight
119 g
166 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
0
PDGA Approved
No
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
Not listed
$13.99
The Verdict

Pelican or Helios?

The Pelican and Helios fly almost identically (6/5/-3/1). Choose the Pelican for far more plastic and weight options (0 blends) and easier availability; choose the Helios to spend less.

Pelican: Very understableHelios: Very understable
Where to buy
Pelican
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Helios
$13.99
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FAQ

Is the Pelican or Helios more overstable?

They are equally stable (both -2) - turn -3/-3, fade 1/1.

Should a beginner pick the Pelican or Helios?

Both rate the same for beginners (65/100). Pick by feel and price.

What is the difference between the Pelican and Helios?

The Pelican and Helios fly almost identically (6/5/-3/1). Choose the Pelican for far more plastic and weight options (0 blends) and easier availability; choose the Helios to spend less.

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AquaFlight Pelican vs X-COM Helios: Flight Numbers Compared