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DiscmaniaGeniusFairway Driver7/5/-4/1
Lone Star DiscThe TexFairway Driver6/5/-3/1

Genius vs The Tex

How Genius and The Tex compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

SpeedGenius 7 vs The Tex 6TurnGenius -4 vs The Tex -3Height1.7 vs 1.8 cm (-0.1)

Flight Paths

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DiscmaniaGeniusFairway DriverOut of Production
Lone Star DiscThe TexFairway Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Genius
7
The Tex
6
GlideStays aloft
Genius
5
The Tex
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Genius
-4
The Tex
-3
FadeLow-speed hook
Genius
1
The Tex
1
Specifications
Spec
Discmania
Genius
Lone Star Disc
The Tex
Flight rating
7/5/-4/1
6/5/-3/1
Stability
Very understable (-3)
Very understable (-2)
Beginner score
67/100
65/100
Est. carry
330 ft
310 ft
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill
Beginner
Beginner, Intermediate, Everyone
Diameter
21.1 cm
21.1 cm
Height
1.7 cm
1.8 cm
Rim depth
1.2 cm
1.1 cm
Rim width
1.7 cm
1.7 cm
Max weight
175.1 g
175 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
0
PDGA Approved
No
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Production status
Out of production
In production
Price from
Not listed
$17.99
The Verdict

Genius or The Tex?

Main difference: speed (Genius 7 vs The Tex 6). The Genius has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the The Tex is easier to control.

Genius: Very understableThe Tex: Very understable
Where to buy
Genius
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Out of production
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The Tex
$17.99
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FAQ

Is the Genius or The Tex more overstable?

The The Tex is more overstable (stability -2 vs -3). It resists turning and fades harder.

Should a beginner pick the Genius or The Tex?

A beginner is better off with the Genius (beginner score 67/100 vs 65/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Genius and The Tex?

Main difference: speed (Genius 7 vs The Tex 6). The Genius has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the The Tex is easier to control.

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Discmania Genius vs Lone Star Disc The Tex: Flight Numbers Compar