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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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DiscmaniaFD3Fairway Driver9/4/0/3

DiscraftRaptorFairway Driver9/4/0/3

FD3 vs Raptor

These 2 fairway drivers share the same flight numbers - the deciding factors are plastic selection, price, and availability.

Key differences

Height1.7 vs 1.9 cm (-0.2)Rim width2 vs 1.9 cm (+0.1)PlasticsRaptor 40 vs FD3 18PriceRaptor is cheaper ($3.00 less)

Flight Paths

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DiscmaniaFD3Fairway Driver

DiscraftRaptorFairway Driver

Flight Numberslonger bar = more of that trait

SpeedRim & velocity

FD3

Raptor

GlideStays aloft

FD3

Raptor

TurnHigh-speed bend

FD3

Raptor

FadeLow-speed hook

FD3

Raptor

Specifications

Differences only

Spec

Discmania

FD3

Discraft

Raptor

Flight rating

9/4/0/3

Stability

Very overstable (+3)

Beginner score

31/100

Est. carry

362 ft

Type

Fairway Driver

Recommended skill

Intermediate, Advanced

Diameter

21.3 cm

Height≠

1.7 cm

1.9 cm

Rim depth

1.1 cm

Rim width≠

2 cm

1.9 cm

Max weight≠

176 g

174 g

Bead

Beadless

Plastics≠

18view on disc page →

40view on disc page →

PDGA Approved≠

Yes

On Amazon

Not on Amazon

Price from≠

$17.99

$14.99

The Verdict

FD3 or Raptor?

The FD3 and Raptor fly almost identically (9/4/0/3). Go with the Raptor - it offers more plastic and weight options (40 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.

FD3: Very overstableRaptor: Very overstable

Where to buy

FD3

$17.99

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Best price

Raptor

$14.99

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FAQ

Is the FD3 or Raptor more overstable?

They are equally stable (both +3) - turn 0/0, fade 3/3.

Should a beginner pick the FD3 or Raptor?

Both rate the same for beginners (31/100). Pick by feel and price.

What is the difference between the FD3 and Raptor?

The FD3 and Raptor fly almost identically (9/4/0/3). Go with the Raptor - it offers more plastic and weight options (40 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.

Which is cheaper, the FD3 or Raptor?

The Raptor is cheaper, starting around $14.99 vs $17.99.

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