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AquaFlightPelicanFairway Driver6/5/-3/1
X-COMOphiuchusFairway Driver7/5/-3/1

Pelican vs Ophiuchus

How Pelican and Ophiuchus compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

SpeedPelican 6 vs Ophiuchus 7Diameter21.1 vs 21 cm (+0.1)Height2 vs 1.6 cm (+0.4)

Flight Paths

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AquaFlightPelicanFairway Driver
X-COMOphiuchusFairway Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Pelican
6
Ophiuchus
7
GlideStays aloft
Pelican
5
Ophiuchus
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Pelican
-3
Ophiuchus
-3
FadeLow-speed hook
Pelican
1
Ophiuchus
1
Specifications
Spec
AquaFlight
Pelican
X-COM
Ophiuchus
Flight rating
6/5/-3/1
7/5/-3/1
Stability
Very understable (-2)
Very understable (-2)
Beginner score
65/100
62/100
Est. carry
310 ft
330 ft
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill
Beginner, Everyone
Beginner, Everyone
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
173 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
0
PDGA Approved
No
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
Not listed
$16.99
The Verdict

Pelican or Ophiuchus?

Main difference: speed (Pelican 6 vs Ophiuchus 7). The Ophiuchus has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Pelican is easier to control.

Pelican: Very understableOphiuchus: Very understable
Where to buy
Pelican
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Ophiuchus
$16.99
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FAQ

Is the Pelican or Ophiuchus more overstable?

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

Should a beginner pick the Pelican or Ophiuchus?

A beginner is better off with the Pelican (beginner score 65/100 vs 62/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Pelican and Ophiuchus?

Main difference: speed (Pelican 6 vs Ophiuchus 7). The Ophiuchus has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Pelican is easier to control.

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AquaFlight Pelican vs X-COM Ophiuchus: Flight Numbers Compared