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DGAPipelineFairway Driver8/5/0/2
Birdie Disc Golf SupplyWeaponFairway Driver8/5/0/2.5

Pipeline vs Weapon

How Pipeline and Weapon compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

FadePipeline 2 vs Weapon 2.5Diameter21.4 vs 21.1 cm (+0.3)Height1.5 vs 1.4 cm (+0.1)PlasticsPipeline 11 vs Weapon 0

Flight Paths

Overhead view · right-hand backhand

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DGAPipelineFairway Driver
Birdie Disc Golf SupplyWeaponFairway Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Pipeline
8
Weapon
8
GlideStays aloft
Pipeline
5
Weapon
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Pipeline
0
Weapon
0
FadeLow-speed hook
Pipeline
2
Weapon
2.5
Specifications
Spec
DGA
Pipeline
Birdie Disc Golf Supply
Weapon
Flight rating
8/5/0/2
8/5/0/2.5
Stability
Overstable (+2)
Overstable (+2.5)
Beginner score
40/100
38/100
Est. carry
350 ft
350 ft
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill
Everyone
Not listed
Diameter
21.4 cm
21.1 cm
Height
1.5 cm
1.4 cm
Rim depth
1.1 cm
1.1 cm
Rim width
1.8 cm
1.9 cm
Max weight
174 g
175 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
PDGA Approved
Yes
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
$17.99
Not listed
The Verdict

Pipeline or Weapon?

Main difference: fade (Pipeline 2 vs Weapon 2.5). The Weapon fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the Pipeline finishes straighter.

Pipeline: OverstableWeapon: Overstable
Where to buy
Pipeline
$17.99
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Weapon
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FAQ

Is the Pipeline or Weapon more overstable?

The Weapon is more overstable (stability +2.5 vs +2). It resists turning and fades harder.

Should a beginner pick the Pipeline or Weapon?

A beginner is better off with the Pipeline (beginner score 40/100 vs 38/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Pipeline and Weapon?

Main difference: fade (Pipeline 2 vs Weapon 2.5). The Weapon fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the Pipeline finishes straighter.

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DGA Pipeline vs Birdie Disc Golf Supply Weapon: Flight Numbers Co