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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DGAVortexFairway Driver7/6/-3/1
X-COMOphiuchusFairway Driver7/5/-3/1
Vortex vs Ophiuchus
How Vortex and Ophiuchus compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.
Key differences
GlideVortex 6 vs Ophiuchus 5Diameter21.4 vs 21 cm (+0.4)PriceOphiuchus is cheaper ($1.00 less)
Flight Paths
Overhead view · right-hand backhand
Tap a disc to show or hide its path. Estimated from flight numbers.
Flight Numberslonger bar = more of that trait
Flight rating≠
7/6/-3/1
7/5/-3/1
Stability
Very understable (-2)
Very understable (-2)
Beginner score≠
64/100
62/100
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill≠
Everyone
Beginner, Everyone
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Flight rating≠7/6/-3/1
StabilityVery understable (-2)
Beginner score≠64/100
Est. carry≠338 ft
TypeFairway Driver
Recommended skill≠Everyone
Diameter≠21.4 cm
Height1.6 cm
Rim depth1.1 cm
Rim width≠1.7 cm
Max weight≠175 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics0
PDGA ApprovedNo
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Price from≠$17.99
Flight rating≠7/5/-3/1
StabilityVery understable (-2)
Beginner score≠62/100
Est. carry≠330 ft
TypeFairway Driver
Recommended skill≠Beginner, Everyone
Diameter≠21 cm
Height1.6 cm
Rim depth1.1 cm
Rim width≠1.6 cm
Max weight≠173 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics0
PDGA ApprovedNo
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Price from≠$16.99
The Verdict
Vortex or Ophiuchus?
Main difference: glide (Vortex 6 vs Ophiuchus 5). The Vortex floats and carries farther; the Ophiuchus holds its line better in wind.
Vortex: Very understableOphiuchus: Very understable
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FAQ
Is the Vortex or Ophiuchus more overstable?
They are equally stable (both -2) - turn -3/-3, fade 1/1.
Should a beginner pick the Vortex or Ophiuchus?
A beginner is better off with the Vortex (beginner score 64/100 vs 62/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.
What is the difference between the Vortex and Ophiuchus?
Main difference: glide (Vortex 6 vs Ophiuchus 5). The Vortex floats and carries farther; the Ophiuchus holds its line better in wind.
Which is cheaper, the Vortex or Ophiuchus?
The Ophiuchus is cheaper, starting around $16.99 vs $17.99.
