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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DaredevilMerlinDistance Driver14/5/-1/4
Axiom DiscsTantrumDistance Driver14/5/-1.5/3
Merlin vs Tantrum
How Merlin and Tantrum compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.
Key differences
TurnMerlin -1 vs Tantrum -1.5FadeMerlin 4 vs Tantrum 3Diameter21 vs 21.1 cm (-0.1)Height1.7 vs 1.9 cm (-0.2)Rim width2.3 vs 2.5 cm (-0.2)
Flight Paths
Overhead view · right-hand backhand
Tap a disc to show or hide its path. Estimated from flight numbers.
DaredevilMerlinDistance Driver Flight Numberslonger bar = more of that trait
Flight rating≠
14/5/-1/4
14/5/-1.5/3
Stability≠
Overstable (+3)
Stable (+1.5)
Beginner score≠
20/100
26/100
Type
Distance Driver
Distance Driver
Recommended skill
Intermediate, Advanced
Intermediate, Advanced
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from≠
Not listed
$21.95
Flight rating≠14/5/-1/4
Stability≠Overstable (+3)
Beginner score≠20/100
Est. carry470 ft
TypeDistance Driver
Recommended skillIntermediate, Advanced
Diameter≠21 cm
Height≠1.7 cm
Rim depth≠1.1 cm
Rim width≠2.3 cm
Max weight≠173 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics0
PDGA ApprovedNo
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Price from≠Not listed
Flight rating≠14/5/-1.5/3
Stability≠Stable (+1.5)
Beginner score≠26/100
Est. carry470 ft
TypeDistance Driver
Recommended skillIntermediate, Advanced
Diameter≠21.1 cm
Height≠1.9 cm
Rim depth≠1.2 cm
Rim width≠2.5 cm
Max weight≠175 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics0
PDGA ApprovedNo
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Price from≠$21.95
The Verdict
Merlin or Tantrum?
Main difference: fade (Merlin 4 vs Tantrum 3). The Merlin fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the Tantrum finishes straighter.
Merlin: OverstableTantrum: Stable
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FAQ
Is the Merlin or Tantrum more overstable?
The Merlin is more overstable (stability +3 vs +1.5). It resists turning and fades harder.
Should a beginner pick the Merlin or Tantrum?
A beginner is better off with the Tantrum (beginner score 26/100 vs 20/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.
What is the difference between the Merlin and Tantrum?
Main difference: fade (Merlin 4 vs Tantrum 3). The Merlin fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the Tantrum finishes straighter.
