Compare Disc Golf Discs

Pick two or more discs and see exactly how they differ - flight, feel, distance, and price, side by side.

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Bernoulli Disc GolfJohnsonDistance Driver9/6/-3/1
MVP Disc SportsImpulseDistance Driver9/5/-3/1

Johnson vs Impulse

How Johnson and Impulse compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

GlideJohnson 6 vs Impulse 5Height1.7 vs 1.4 cm (+0.3)

Flight Paths

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Bernoulli Disc GolfJohnsonDistance DriverOut of Production
MVP Disc SportsImpulseDistance Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Johnson
9
Impulse
9
GlideStays aloft
Johnson
6
Impulse
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Johnson
-3
Impulse
-3
FadeLow-speed hook
Johnson
1
Impulse
1
Specifications
Spec
Bernoulli Disc Golf
Johnson
MVP Disc Sports
Impulse
Flight rating
9/6/-3/1
9/5/-3/1
Stability
Very understable (-2)
Very understable (-2)
Beginner score
58/100
56/100
Est. carry
378 ft
370 ft
Type
Distance Driver
Distance Driver
Recommended skill
Everyone
Beginner, Intermediate
Diameter
21.2 cm
21.1 cm
Height
1.7 cm
1.4 cm
Rim depth
1.2 cm
1.2 cm
Rim width
2 cm
2 cm
Max weight
176 g
174 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
0
PDGA Approved
No
Yes
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Production status
Out of production
In production
Price from
Not listed
$20.95
The Verdict

Johnson or Impulse?

Main difference: glide (Johnson 6 vs Impulse 5). The Johnson floats and carries farther; the Impulse holds its line better in wind.

Johnson: Very understableImpulse: Very understable
Where to buy
Johnson
See retailer
Out of production
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Impulse
$20.95
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FAQ

Is the Johnson or Impulse more overstable?

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

Should a beginner pick the Johnson or Impulse?

A beginner is better off with the Johnson (beginner score 58/100 vs 56/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Johnson and Impulse?

Main difference: glide (Johnson 6 vs Impulse 5). The Johnson floats and carries farther; the Impulse holds its line better in wind.

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Bernoulli Disc Golf Johnson vs MVP Disc Sports Impulse: Flight Nu