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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DGASailDistance Driver11/5/-5/1
MVP Disc SportsOrbitalDistance Driver11/5/-4.5/1

Sail vs Orbital

How Sail and Orbital compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

TurnSail -5 vs Orbital -4.5Diameter21 vs 21.2 cm (-0.2)Height1.9 vs 1.4 cm (+0.5)Rim width1.9 vs 2.2 cm (-0.3)PlasticsSail 10 vs Orbital 0PriceSail is cheaper ($2.96 less)

Flight Paths

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DGASailDistance Driver
MVP Disc SportsOrbitalDistance Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Sail
11
Orbital
11
GlideStays aloft
Sail
5
Orbital
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Sail
-5
Orbital
-4.5
FadeLow-speed hook
Sail
1
Orbital
1
Specifications
Spec
DGA
Sail
MVP Disc Sports
Orbital
Flight rating
11/5/-5/1
11/5/-4.5/1
Stability
Very understable (-4)
Very understable (-3.5)
Beginner score
60/100
58/100
Est. carry
410 ft
410 ft
Type
Distance Driver
Distance Driver
Recommended skill
Beginner, Everyone
Beginner, Intermediate
Diameter
21 cm
21.2 cm
Height
1.9 cm
1.4 cm
Rim depth
1.1 cm
1.1 cm
Rim width
1.9 cm
2.2 cm
Max weight
173 g
175 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
PDGA Approved
Yes
Yes
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
$17.99
$20.95
The Verdict

Sail or Orbital?

Main difference: turn (Sail -5 vs Orbital -4.5). The Sail turns over more easily (better for less power or turnover shots); the Orbital resists turn and holds a hyzer.

Sail: Very understableOrbital: Very understable
Where to buy
Best price
Sail
$17.99
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Orbital
$20.95
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FAQ

Is the Sail or Orbital more overstable?

The Orbital is more overstable (stability -3.5 vs -4). It resists turning and fades harder.

Should a beginner pick the Sail or Orbital?

A beginner is better off with the Sail (beginner score 60/100 vs 58/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Sail and Orbital?

Main difference: turn (Sail -5 vs Orbital -4.5). The Sail turns over more easily (better for less power or turnover shots); the Orbital resists turn and holds a hyzer.

Which is cheaper, the Sail or Orbital?

The Sail is cheaper, starting around $17.99 vs $20.95.

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DGA Sail vs MVP Disc Sports Orbital: Flight Numbers Compared