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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DiscmaniaFD3Fairway Driver9/4/0/3
X-COMAquilaFairway Driver9/4/0/3

FD3 vs Aquila

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

Key differences

Diameter21.3 vs 21.2 cm (+0.1)Height1.7 vs 1.8 cm (-0.1)Rim width2 vs 1.9 cm (+0.1)PlasticsFD3 18 vs Aquila 0

Flight Paths

Overhead view · right-hand backhand

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DiscmaniaFD3Fairway Driver
X-COMAquilaFairway Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
FD3
9
Aquila
9
GlideStays aloft
FD3
4
Aquila
4
TurnHigh-speed bend
FD3
0
Aquila
0
FadeLow-speed hook
FD3
3
Aquila
3
Specifications
Spec
Discmania
FD3
X-COM
Aquila
Flight rating
9/4/0/3
9/4/0/3
Stability
Very overstable (+3)
Very overstable (+3)
Beginner score
31/100
31/100
Est. carry
362 ft
362 ft
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill
Intermediate, Advanced
Advanced
Diameter
21.3 cm
21.2 cm
Height
1.7 cm
1.8 cm
Rim depth
1.1 cm
1.1 cm
Rim width
2 cm
1.9 cm
Max weight
176 g
176 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
PDGA Approved
No
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
$17.99
Not listed
The Verdict

FD3 or Aquila?

The FD3 and Aquila fly almost identically (9/4/0/3). Go with the FD3 - it offers more plastic and weight options (18 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.

FD3: Very overstableAquila: Very overstable
Where to buy
FD3
$17.99
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Aquila
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FAQ

Is the FD3 or Aquila more overstable?

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

Should a beginner pick the FD3 or Aquila?

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

What is the difference between the FD3 and Aquila?

The FD3 and Aquila fly almost identically (9/4/0/3). Go with the FD3 - it offers more plastic and weight options (18 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.

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Discmania FD3 vs X-COM Aquila: Flight Numbers Compared