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Axiom DiscsVirusDistance Driver9/5/-3.5/1
Lone Star DiscTumbleweedDistance Driver10/6/-3/1

Virus vs Tumbleweed

How Virus and Tumbleweed compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

SpeedVirus 9 vs Tumbleweed 10GlideVirus 5 vs Tumbleweed 6TurnVirus -3.5 vs Tumbleweed -3Diameter21.1 vs 21.3 cm (-0.2)Height1.4 vs 1.7 cm (-0.3)Rim width2 vs 2.2 cm (-0.2)PriceTumbleweed is cheaper ($1.96 less)

Flight Paths

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Axiom DiscsVirusDistance Driver
Lone Star DiscTumbleweedDistance Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Virus
9
Tumbleweed
10
GlideStays aloft
Virus
5
Tumbleweed
6
TurnHigh-speed bend
Virus
-3.5
Tumbleweed
-3
FadeLow-speed hook
Virus
1
Tumbleweed
1
Specifications
Spec
Axiom Discs
Virus
Lone Star Disc
Tumbleweed
Flight rating
9/5/-3.5/1
10/6/-3/1
Stability
Very understable (-2.5)
Very understable (-2)
Beginner score
59/100
55/100
Est. carry
370 ft
398 ft
Type
Distance Driver
Distance Driver
Recommended skill
Beginner, Intermediate
Beginner, Everyone
Diameter
21.1 cm
21.3 cm
Height
1.4 cm
1.7 cm
Rim depth
1.2 cm
1.1 cm
Rim width
2 cm
2.2 cm
Max weight
175 g
176 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
0
PDGA Approved
Yes
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
$19.95
$17.99
The Verdict

Virus or Tumbleweed?

Main difference: speed (Virus 9 vs Tumbleweed 10). The Tumbleweed has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Virus is easier to control.

Virus: Very understableTumbleweed: Very understable
Where to buy
Virus
$19.95
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Best price
Tumbleweed
$17.99
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FAQ

Is the Virus or Tumbleweed more overstable?

The Tumbleweed is more overstable (stability -2 vs -2.5). It resists turning and fades harder.

Should a beginner pick the Virus or Tumbleweed?

A beginner is better off with the Virus (beginner score 59/100 vs 55/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Virus and Tumbleweed?

Main difference: speed (Virus 9 vs Tumbleweed 10). The Tumbleweed has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Virus is easier to control.

Which is cheaper, the Virus or Tumbleweed?

The Tumbleweed is cheaper, starting around $17.99 vs $19.95.

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Axiom Discs Virus vs Lone Star Disc Tumbleweed: Flight Numbers Co