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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DiscmaniaEssenceFairway Driver8/6/-2/1
Yikun DiscsNv WaFairway Driver8/6/-1.5/0
Essence vs Nv Wa
How Essence and Nv Wa compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.
Key differences
TurnEssence -2 vs Nv Wa -1.5FadeEssence 1 vs Nv Wa 0Diameter21 vs 21.9 cm (-0.9)Rim width1.8 vs 1.7 cm (+0.1)PriceEssence 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.
Yikun DiscsNv WaFairway Driver Flight Numberslonger bar = more of that trait
Flight rating≠
8/6/-2/1
8/6/-1.5/0
Stability≠
Understable (-1)
Understable (-1.5)
Beginner score≠
56/100
57/100
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill≠
Everyone
Not listed
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Flight rating≠8/6/-2/1
Stability≠Understable (-1)
Beginner score≠56/100
Est. carry358 ft
TypeFairway Driver
Recommended skill≠Everyone
Diameter≠21 cm
Height≠1.8 cm
Rim depth1.2 cm
Rim width≠1.8 cm
Max weight≠174 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics0
PDGA Approved≠Yes
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Price from≠$12.99
Flight rating≠8/6/-1.5/0
Stability≠Understable (-1.5)
Beginner score≠57/100
Est. carry358 ft
TypeFairway Driver
Recommended skill≠Not listed
Diameter≠21.9 cm
Height≠1.9 cm
Rim depth1.2 cm
Rim width≠1.7 cm
Max weight≠172 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics0
PDGA Approved≠No
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Price from≠$13.99
The Verdict
Essence or Nv Wa?
Main difference: fade (Essence 1 vs Nv Wa 0). The Essence fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the Nv Wa finishes straighter.
Essence: UnderstableNv Wa: Understable
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FAQ
Is the Essence or Nv Wa more overstable?
The Essence is more overstable (stability -1 vs -1.5). It resists turning and fades harder.
Should a beginner pick the Essence or Nv Wa?
A beginner is better off with the Nv Wa (beginner score 57/100 vs 56/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.
What is the difference between the Essence and Nv Wa?
Main difference: fade (Essence 1 vs Nv Wa 0). The Essence fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the Nv Wa finishes straighter.
Which is cheaper, the Essence or Nv Wa?
The Essence is cheaper, starting around $12.99 vs $13.99.
