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Black ZombieFlamethrowerDistance Driver11.5/6/-2/2
Gateway Disc SportsJourneyDistance Driver11.5/6/-2/1

Flamethrower vs Journey

How Flamethrower and Journey compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

FadeFlamethrower 2 vs Journey 1Diameter21.6 vs 21.2 cm (+0.4)Height1.7 vs 1.9 cm (-0.2)

Flight Paths

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Black ZombieFlamethrowerDistance DriverOut of Production
Gateway Disc SportsJourneyDistance Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Flamethrower
11.5
Journey
11.5
GlideStays aloft
Flamethrower
6
Journey
6
TurnHigh-speed bend
Flamethrower
-2
Journey
-2
FadeLow-speed hook
Flamethrower
2
Journey
1
Specifications
Spec
Black Zombie
Flamethrower
Gateway Disc Sports
Journey
Flight rating
11.5/6/-2/2
11.5/6/-2/1
Stability
Understable (+0)
Understable (-1)
Beginner score
42/100
46/100
Est. carry
428 ft
428 ft
Type
Distance Driver
Distance Driver
Recommended skill
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Intermediate, Advanced
Diameter
21.6 cm
21.2 cm
Height
1.7 cm
1.9 cm
Rim depth
1.2 cm
1.1 cm
Rim width
2.2 cm
2.2 cm
Max weight
179.3 g
176 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
0
PDGA Approved
No
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Production status
Out of production
In production
Price from
Not listed
$15.99
The Verdict

Flamethrower or Journey?

Main difference: fade (Flamethrower 2 vs Journey 1). The Flamethrower fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the Journey finishes straighter.

Flamethrower: UnderstableJourney: Understable
Where to buy
Flamethrower
See retailer
Out of production
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Journey
$15.99
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FAQ

Is the Flamethrower or Journey more overstable?

The Flamethrower is more overstable (stability +0 vs -1). It resists turning and fades harder.

Should a beginner pick the Flamethrower or Journey?

A beginner is better off with the Journey (beginner score 46/100 vs 42/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Flamethrower and Journey?

Main difference: fade (Flamethrower 2 vs Journey 1). The Flamethrower fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the Journey finishes straighter.

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Black Zombie Flamethrower vs Gateway Disc Sports Journey: Flight