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DiscmaniaEssenceFairway Driver8/6/-2/1

Doomsday DiscsChemtrailFairway Driver7/6/-2/1

Essence vs Chemtrail

How Essence and Chemtrail compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

SpeedEssence 8 vs Chemtrail 7Diameter21 vs 21.2 cm (-0.2)Height1.8 vs 1.7 cm (+0.1)Rim width1.8 vs 1.7 cm (+0.1)

Flight Paths

Overhead view · right-hand backhand

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DiscmaniaEssenceFairway Driver

Doomsday DiscsChemtrailFairway DriverOut of Production

Flight Numberslonger bar = more of that trait

SpeedRim & velocity

Essence

Chemtrail

GlideStays aloft

Essence

Chemtrail

TurnHigh-speed bend

Essence

-2

Chemtrail

-2

FadeLow-speed hook

Essence

Chemtrail

Specifications

Differences only

Spec

Discmania

Essence

Doomsday Discs

Chemtrail

Flight rating≠

8/6/-2/1

7/6/-2/1

Stability

Understable (-1)

Beginner score≠

56/100

59/100

Est. carry≠

358 ft

338 ft

Type

Fairway Driver

Recommended skill

Everyone

Diameter≠

21 cm

21.2 cm

Height≠

1.8 cm

1.7 cm

Rim depth≠

1.2 cm

1.1 cm

Rim width≠

1.8 cm

1.7 cm

Max weight≠

174 g

176 g

Bead

Beadless

Plastics

PDGA Approved≠

Yes

On Amazon

Not on Amazon

Production status≠

In production

Out of production

Price from≠

$12.99

Not listed

The Verdict

Essence or Chemtrail?

Main difference: speed (Essence 8 vs Chemtrail 7). The Essence has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Chemtrail is easier to control.

Essence: UnderstableChemtrail: Understable

Where to buy

Essence

$12.99

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Chemtrail

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Out of production

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FAQ

Is the Essence or Chemtrail more overstable?

They are equally stable (both -1) - turn -2/-2, fade 1/1.

Should a beginner pick the Essence or Chemtrail?

A beginner is better off with the Chemtrail (beginner score 59/100 vs 56/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Essence and Chemtrail?

Main difference: speed (Essence 8 vs Chemtrail 7). The Essence has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Chemtrail is easier to control.

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