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Axiom DiscsDefyDistance Driver11/5/-1/3

MVP Disc SportsPhotonDistance Driver11/5/-1/2.5

Defy vs Photon

How Defy and Photon compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

FadeDefy 3 vs Photon 2.5Height1.5 vs 1.4 cm (+0.1)PlasticsPhoton 10 vs Defy 0AvailabilityPhoton is on Amazon; Defy is notPricePhoton is cheaper ($2.00 less)

Flight Paths

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Axiom DiscsDefyDistance Driver

MVP Disc SportsPhotonDistance Driver

Flight Numberslonger bar = more of that trait

SpeedRim & velocity

Defy

Photon

GlideStays aloft

Defy

Photon

TurnHigh-speed bend

Defy

-1

Photon

-1

FadeLow-speed hook

Defy

Photon

2.5

Specifications

Differences only

Spec

Axiom Discs

Defy

MVP Disc Sports

Photon

Flight rating≠

11/5/-1/3

11/5/-1/2.5

Stability≠

Overstable (+2)

Stable (+1.5)

Beginner score≠

32/100

34/100

Est. carry

410 ft

Type

Distance Driver

Recommended skill≠

Intermediate

Advanced

Diameter

21.1 cm

Height≠

1.5 cm

1.4 cm

Rim depth

1.1 cm

Rim width

2.2 cm

Max weight

175 g

Bead

Beadless

Plastics≠

10view on disc page →

PDGA Approved

Yes

On Amazon≠

Not on Amazon

Yes

Price from≠

$20.95

$18.95

The Verdict

Defy or Photon?

Main difference: fade (Defy 3 vs Photon 2.5). The Defy fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the Photon finishes straighter.

Defy: OverstablePhoton: Stable

Where to buy

Defy

$20.95

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Best price

Photon

$18.95

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FAQ

Is the Defy or Photon more overstable?

The Defy is more overstable (stability +2 vs +1.5). It resists turning and fades harder.

Should a beginner pick the Defy or Photon?

A beginner is better off with the Photon (beginner score 34/100 vs 32/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Defy and Photon?

Main difference: fade (Defy 3 vs Photon 2.5). The Defy fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the Photon finishes straighter.

Which is cheaper, the Defy or Photon?

The Photon is cheaper, starting around $18.95 vs $20.95.

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