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Axiom DiscsVirusDistance Driver9/5/-3.5/1
InnovaMonarchDistance Driver10/5/-4/1
Virus vs Monarch
How Virus and Monarch compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.
Key differences
SpeedVirus 9 vs Monarch 10TurnVirus -3.5 vs Monarch -4Height1.4 vs 1.6 cm (-0.2)Rim width2 vs 2.1 cm (-0.1)PriceMonarch is cheaper ($0.96 less)
Flight Paths
Overhead view · right-hand backhand
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Axiom DiscsVirusDistance Driver Flight Numberslonger bar = more of that trait
Flight rating≠
9/5/-3.5/1
10/5/-4/1
Stability≠
Very understable (-2.5)
Very understable (-3)
Beginner score≠
59/100
58/100
Type
Distance Driver
Distance Driver
Recommended skill≠
Beginner, Intermediate
Intermediate
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Flight rating≠9/5/-3.5/1
Stability≠Very understable (-2.5)
Beginner score≠59/100
Est. carry≠370 ft
TypeDistance Driver
Recommended skill≠Beginner, Intermediate
Diameter21.1 cm
Height≠1.4 cm
Rim depth1.2 cm
Rim width≠2 cm
Max weight≠175 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics0
PDGA ApprovedYes
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Price from≠$19.95
Flight rating≠10/5/-4/1
Stability≠Very understable (-3)
Beginner score≠58/100
Est. carry≠390 ft
TypeDistance Driver
Recommended skill≠Intermediate
Diameter21.1 cm
Height≠1.6 cm
Rim depth1.2 cm
Rim width≠2.1 cm
Max weight≠173 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics0
PDGA ApprovedYes
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Price from≠$18.99
The Verdict
Virus or Monarch?
Main difference: speed (Virus 9 vs Monarch 10). The Monarch has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Virus is easier to control.
Virus: Very understableMonarch: Very understable
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FAQ
Is the Virus or Monarch more overstable?
The Virus is more overstable (stability -2.5 vs -3). It resists turning and fades harder.
Should a beginner pick the Virus or Monarch?
A beginner is better off with the Virus (beginner score 59/100 vs 58/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.
What is the difference between the Virus and Monarch?
Main difference: speed (Virus 9 vs Monarch 10). The Monarch has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Virus is easier to control.
Which is cheaper, the Virus or Monarch?
The Monarch is cheaper, starting around $18.99 vs $19.95.
