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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

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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≠
29view on disc page →
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
Discmania
FD
7 / 6 / 0 / 1
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Viking Discs Cosmos
Viking Discs
Cosmos
7 / 5 / 0 / 1
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Discmania FD vs Viking Discs Cosmos: Flight Numbers Compared