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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DiscmaniaFDFairway Driver7/6/0/1
Viking DiscsCosmosFairway Driver7/5/0/1

FD vs Cosmos

How FD and Cosmos compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

GlideFD 6 vs Cosmos 5Diameter21.2 vs 21 cm (+0.2)Height1.8 vs 1.6 cm (+0.2)Rim width1.7 vs 1.8 cm (-0.1)PlasticsFD 29 vs Cosmos 0PriceCosmos is cheaper ($3.00 less)

Flight Paths

Overhead view · right-hand backhand

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DiscmaniaFDFairway Driver
Viking DiscsCosmosFairway Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
FD
7
Cosmos
7
GlideStays aloft
FD
6
Cosmos
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
FD
0
Cosmos
0
FadeLow-speed hook
FD
1
Cosmos
1
Specifications
Spec
Discmania
FD
Viking Discs
Cosmos
Flight rating
7/6/0/1
7/5/0/1
Stability
Stable (+1)
Stable (+1)
Beginner score
49/100
47/100
Est. carry
338 ft
330 ft
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill
Everyone
Everyone
Diameter
21.2 cm
21 cm
Height
1.8 cm
1.6 cm
Rim depth
1.1 cm
1.1 cm
Rim width
1.7 cm
1.8 cm
Max weight
176 g
175 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
PDGA Approved
No
Yes
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
$14.99
$11.99
The Verdict

FD or Cosmos?

Main difference: glide (FD 6 vs Cosmos 5). The FD floats and carries farther; the Cosmos holds its line better in wind.

FD: StableCosmos: Stable
Where to buy
FD
$14.99
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Best price
Cosmos
$11.99
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FAQ

Is the FD or Cosmos more overstable?

They are equally stable (both +1) - turn 0/0, fade 1/1.

Should a beginner pick the FD or Cosmos?

A beginner is better off with the FD (beginner score 49/100 vs 47/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the FD and Cosmos?

Main difference: glide (FD 6 vs Cosmos 5). The FD floats and carries farther; the Cosmos holds its line better in wind.

Which is cheaper, the FD or Cosmos?

The Cosmos is cheaper, starting around $11.99 vs $14.99.

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Discmania FD vs Viking Discs Cosmos: Flight Numbers Compared