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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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AquaFlightSwiftFairway Driver9/5/-3/1
Dino DiscsPterodactylFairway Driver9/5/-3/1

Swift vs Pterodactyl

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

Key differences

Diameter21 vs 21.1 cm (-0.1)Height1.6 vs 2 cm (-0.4)

Flight Paths

Overhead view · right-hand backhand

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AquaFlightSwiftFairway Driver
Dino DiscsPterodactylFairway Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Swift
9
Pterodactyl
9
GlideStays aloft
Swift
5
Pterodactyl
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Swift
-3
Pterodactyl
-3
FadeLow-speed hook
Swift
1
Pterodactyl
1
Specifications
Spec
AquaFlight
Swift
Dino Discs
Pterodactyl
Flight rating
9/5/-3/1
9/5/-3/1
Stability
Very understable (-2)
Very understable (-2)
Beginner score
56/100
56/100
Est. carry
370 ft
370 ft
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill
Beginner
Beginner
Diameter
21 cm
21.1 cm
Height
1.6 cm
2 cm
Rim depth
1.1 cm
1.1 cm
Rim width
1.9 cm
1.9 cm
Max weight
132 g
129 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
0
PDGA Approved
No
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
Not listed
$14.99
The Verdict

Swift or Pterodactyl?

The Swift and Pterodactyl fly almost identically (9/5/-3/1). Choose the Swift for far more plastic and weight options (0 blends) and easier availability; choose the Pterodactyl to spend less.

Swift: Very understablePterodactyl: Very understable
Where to buy
Swift
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Pterodactyl
$14.99
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FAQ

Is the Swift or Pterodactyl more overstable?

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

Should a beginner pick the Swift or Pterodactyl?

Both rate the same for beginners (56/100). Pick by feel and price.

What is the difference between the Swift and Pterodactyl?

The Swift and Pterodactyl fly almost identically (9/5/-3/1). Choose the Swift for far more plastic and weight options (0 blends) and easier availability; choose the Pterodactyl to spend less.

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AquaFlight Swift vs Dino Discs Pterodactyl: Flight Numbers Compar