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Climo Disc GolfApogeeDistance Driver12/5/-2/1
Gateway Disc SportsSamuraiDistance Driver12.5/5/-2/1

Apogee vs Samurai

How Apogee and Samurai compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

SpeedApogee 12 vs Samurai 12.5Height1.6 vs 1.8 cm (-0.2)

Flight Paths

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Climo Disc GolfApogeeDistance DriverOut of Production
Gateway Disc SportsSamuraiDistance Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Apogee
12
Samurai
12.5
GlideStays aloft
Apogee
5
Samurai
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Apogee
-2
Samurai
-2
FadeLow-speed hook
Apogee
1
Samurai
1
Specifications
Spec
Climo Disc Golf
Apogee
Gateway Disc Sports
Samurai
Flight rating
12/5/-2/1
12.5/5/-2/1
Stability
Understable (-1)
Understable (-1)
Beginner score
42/100
41/100
Est. carry
430 ft
440 ft
Type
Distance Driver
Distance Driver
Recommended skill
Intermediate, Advanced
Intermediate, Advanced
Diameter
21.1 cm
21.1 cm
Height
1.6 cm
1.8 cm
Rim depth
1.2 cm
1.2 cm
Rim width
2.3 cm
2.3 cm
Max weight
175.1 g
175 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
$15.99
The Verdict

Apogee or Samurai?

Main difference: speed (Apogee 12 vs Samurai 12.5). The Samurai has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Apogee is easier to control.

Apogee: UnderstableSamurai: Understable
Where to buy
Apogee
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Out of production
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Samurai
$15.99
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FAQ

Is the Apogee or Samurai more overstable?

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

Should a beginner pick the Apogee or Samurai?

A beginner is better off with the Apogee (beginner score 42/100 vs 41/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Apogee and Samurai?

Main difference: speed (Apogee 12 vs Samurai 12.5). The Samurai has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Apogee is easier to control.

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