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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Clash DiscsGingerFairway Driver9/4/0/2
Mint DiscsAlphaFairway Driver8/4/0/2
Ginger vs Alpha
How Ginger and Alpha compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.
Key differences
SpeedGinger 9 vs Alpha 8Diameter21.4 vs 21.1 cm (+0.3)Height1.7 vs 2.1 cm (-0.4)Rim width1.9 vs 2 cm (-0.1)PriceAlpha is cheaper ($1.51 less)
Flight Paths
Overhead view · right-hand backhand
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Clash DiscsGingerFairway Driver Mint DiscsAlphaFairway Driver Flight Numberslonger bar = more of that trait
Flight rating≠
9/4/0/2
8/4/0/2
Stability
Overstable (+2)
Overstable (+2)
Beginner score≠
35/100
38/100
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill≠
Everyone
Intermediate, Advanced
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Flight rating≠9/4/0/2
StabilityOverstable (+2)
Beginner score≠35/100
Est. carry≠362 ft
TypeFairway Driver
Recommended skill≠Everyone
Diameter≠21.4 cm
Height≠1.7 cm
Rim depth≠1.3 cm
Rim width≠1.9 cm
Max weight≠180 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics0
PDGA Approved≠No
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Price from≠$19.50
Flight rating≠8/4/0/2
StabilityOverstable (+2)
Beginner score≠38/100
Est. carry≠342 ft
TypeFairway Driver
Recommended skill≠Intermediate, Advanced
Diameter≠21.1 cm
Height≠2.1 cm
Rim depth≠1.2 cm
Rim width≠2 cm
Max weight≠175 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics0
PDGA Approved≠Yes
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Price from≠$17.99
The Verdict
Ginger or Alpha?
Main difference: speed (Ginger 9 vs Alpha 8). The Ginger has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Alpha is easier to control.
Ginger: OverstableAlpha: Overstable
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FAQ
Is the Ginger or Alpha more overstable?
They are equally stable (both +2) - turn 0/0, fade 2/2.
Should a beginner pick the Ginger or Alpha?
A beginner is better off with the Alpha (beginner score 38/100 vs 35/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.
What is the difference between the Ginger and Alpha?
Main difference: speed (Ginger 9 vs Alpha 8). The Ginger has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Alpha is easier to control.
Which is cheaper, the Ginger or Alpha?
The Alpha is cheaper, starting around $17.99 vs $19.50.
