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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DiscmaniaGeniusFairway Driver7/5/-4/1
Neptune DiscsMarlinFairway Driver7/5/-4/2
Genius vs Marlin
How Genius and Marlin compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.
Key differences
FadeGenius 1 vs Marlin 2Diameter21.1 vs 21 cm (+0.1)Height1.7 vs 1.8 cm (-0.1)Rim width1.7 vs 1.8 cm (-0.1)
Flight Paths
Overhead view · right-hand backhand
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DiscmaniaGeniusFairway DriverOut of Production Neptune DiscsMarlinFairway Driver Flight Numberslonger bar = more of that trait
Flight rating≠
7/5/-4/1
7/5/-4/2
Stability≠
Very understable (-3)
Very understable (-2)
Beginner score≠
67/100
63/100
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill≠
Beginner
Beginner, Intermediate
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Production status≠
Out of production
In production
Price from≠
Not listed
$19.99
Flight rating≠7/5/-4/1
Stability≠Very understable (-3)
Beginner score≠67/100
Est. carry330 ft
TypeFairway Driver
Recommended skill≠Beginner
Diameter≠21.1 cm
Height≠1.7 cm
Rim depth1.2 cm
Rim width≠1.7 cm
Max weight≠175.1 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics0
PDGA ApprovedNo
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Production status≠Out of production
Price from≠Not listed
Flight rating≠7/5/-4/2
Stability≠Very understable (-2)
Beginner score≠63/100
Est. carry330 ft
TypeFairway Driver
Recommended skill≠Beginner, Intermediate
Diameter≠21 cm
Height≠1.8 cm
Rim depth1.2 cm
Rim width≠1.8 cm
Max weight≠175 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics0
PDGA ApprovedNo
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Production status≠In production
Price from≠$19.99
The Verdict
Genius or Marlin?
Main difference: fade (Genius 1 vs Marlin 2). The Marlin fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the Genius finishes straighter.
Genius: Very understableMarlin: Very understable
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FAQ
Is the Genius or Marlin more overstable?
The Marlin is more overstable (stability -2 vs -3). It resists turning and fades harder.
Should a beginner pick the Genius or Marlin?
A beginner is better off with the Genius (beginner score 67/100 vs 63/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.
What is the difference between the Genius and Marlin?
Main difference: fade (Genius 1 vs Marlin 2). The Marlin fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the Genius finishes straighter.
