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Birdie Disc Golf SupplyWeaponFairway Driver8/5/0/2.5
DGAPipelineFairway Driver8/5/0/2

Weapon vs Pipeline

How Weapon and Pipeline compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

FadeWeapon 2.5 vs Pipeline 2Diameter21.1 vs 21.4 cm (-0.3)Height1.4 vs 1.5 cm (-0.1)PlasticsPipeline 11 vs Weapon 0

Flight Paths

Overhead view · right-hand backhand

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Birdie Disc Golf SupplyWeaponFairway Driver
DGAPipelineFairway Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Weapon
8
Pipeline
8
GlideStays aloft
Weapon
5
Pipeline
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Weapon
0
Pipeline
0
FadeLow-speed hook
Weapon
2.5
Pipeline
2
Specifications
Spec
Birdie Disc Golf Supply
Weapon
DGA
Pipeline
Flight rating
8/5/0/2.5
8/5/0/2
Stability
Overstable (+2.5)
Overstable (+2)
Beginner score
38/100
40/100
Est. carry
350 ft
350 ft
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill
Not listed
Everyone
Diameter
21.1 cm
21.4 cm
Height
1.4 cm
1.5 cm
Rim depth
1.1 cm
1.1 cm
Rim width
1.9 cm
1.8 cm
Max weight
175 g
174 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
PDGA Approved
No
Yes
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
Not listed
$17.99
The Verdict

Weapon or Pipeline?

Main difference: fade (Weapon 2.5 vs Pipeline 2). The Weapon fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the Pipeline finishes straighter.

Weapon: OverstablePipeline: Overstable
Where to buy
Weapon
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Pipeline
$17.99
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FAQ

Is the Weapon or Pipeline more overstable?

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

Should a beginner pick the Weapon or Pipeline?

A beginner is better off with the Pipeline (beginner score 40/100 vs 38/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Weapon and Pipeline?

Main difference: fade (Weapon 2.5 vs Pipeline 2). The Weapon fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the Pipeline finishes straighter.

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Birdie Disc Golf Supply Weapon vs DGA Pipeline: Flight Numbers Co