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DaredevilMerlinDistance Driver14/5/-1/4
Yikun DiscsLuanDistance Driver14/5/-1/3

Merlin vs Luan

How Merlin and Luan compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

FadeMerlin 4 vs Luan 3Diameter21 vs 21.2 cm (-0.2)Height1.7 vs 1.4 cm (+0.3)Rim width2.3 vs 2.4 cm (-0.1)

Flight Paths

Overhead view · right-hand backhand

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DaredevilMerlinDistance Driver
Yikun DiscsLuanDistance Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Merlin
14
Luan
14
GlideStays aloft
Merlin
5
Luan
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Merlin
-1
Luan
-1
FadeLow-speed hook
Merlin
4
Luan
3
Specifications
Spec
Daredevil
Merlin
Yikun Discs
Luan
Flight rating
14/5/-1/4
14/5/-1/3
Stability
Overstable (+3)
Overstable (+2)
Beginner score
20/100
24/100
Est. carry
470 ft
470 ft
Type
Distance Driver
Distance Driver
Recommended skill
Intermediate, Advanced
Intermediate, Advanced
Diameter
21 cm
21.2 cm
Height
1.7 cm
1.4 cm
Rim depth
1.1 cm
1.1 cm
Rim width
2.3 cm
2.4 cm
Max weight
173 g
173 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
0
PDGA Approved
No
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
Not listed
$15.99
The Verdict

Merlin or Luan?

Main difference: fade (Merlin 4 vs Luan 3). The Merlin fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the Luan finishes straighter.

Merlin: OverstableLuan: Overstable
Where to buy
Merlin
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Luan
$15.99
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FAQ

Is the Merlin or Luan more overstable?

The Merlin is more overstable (stability +3 vs +2). It resists turning and fades harder.

Should a beginner pick the Merlin or Luan?

A beginner is better off with the Luan (beginner score 24/100 vs 20/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Merlin and Luan?

Main difference: fade (Merlin 4 vs Luan 3). The Merlin fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the Luan finishes straighter.

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Daredevil Merlin vs Yikun Discs Luan: Flight Numbers Compared