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 DiscsVanillaDistance Driver11/6/-2/1
Gateway Disc SportsAuraDistance Driver12/6/-2/1
Vanilla vs Aura
How Vanilla and Aura compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.
Key differences
SpeedVanilla 11 vs Aura 12Diameter21.4 vs 21.2 cm (+0.2)Height1.6 vs 1.5 cm (+0.1)Rim width2.1 vs 2.3 cm (-0.2)PriceAura is cheaper ($5.51 less)
Flight Paths
Overhead view · right-hand backhand
Tap a disc to show or hide its path. Estimated from flight numbers.
Gateway Disc SportsAuraDistance Driver Flight Numberslonger bar = more of that trait
Flight rating≠
11/6/-2/1
12/6/-2/1
Stability
Understable (-1)
Understable (-1)
Beginner score≠
47/100
45/100
Type
Distance Driver
Distance Driver
Recommended skill≠
Everyone
Intermediate, Advanced
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Flight rating≠11/6/-2/1
StabilityUnderstable (-1)
Beginner score≠47/100
Est. carry≠418 ft
TypeDistance Driver
Recommended skill≠Everyone
Diameter≠21.4 cm
Height≠1.6 cm
Rim depth1.1 cm
Rim width≠2.1 cm
Max weight≠178 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics0
PDGA ApprovedNo
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Price from≠$21.50
Flight rating≠12/6/-2/1
StabilityUnderstable (-1)
Beginner score≠45/100
Est. carry≠438 ft
TypeDistance Driver
Recommended skill≠Intermediate, Advanced
Diameter≠21.2 cm
Height≠1.5 cm
Rim depth1.1 cm
Rim width≠2.3 cm
Max weight≠176 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics0
PDGA ApprovedNo
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Price from≠$15.99
The Verdict
Vanilla or Aura?
Main difference: speed (Vanilla 11 vs Aura 12). The Aura has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Vanilla is easier to control.
Vanilla: UnderstableAura: Understable
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FAQ
Is the Vanilla or Aura more overstable?
They are equally stable (both -1) - turn -2/-2, fade 1/1.
Should a beginner pick the Vanilla or Aura?
A beginner is better off with the Vanilla (beginner score 47/100 vs 45/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.
What is the difference between the Vanilla and Aura?
Main difference: speed (Vanilla 11 vs Aura 12). The Aura has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Vanilla is easier to control.
Which is cheaper, the Vanilla or Aura?
The Aura is cheaper, starting around $15.99 vs $21.50.
