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
X-COMHeliosFairway Driver6/5/-3/1
Genius vs Helios
How Genius and Helios compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.
Key differences
SpeedGenius 7 vs Helios 6TurnGenius -4 vs Helios -3Diameter21.1 vs 21 cm (+0.1)
Flight Paths
Overhead view · right-hand backhand
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DiscmaniaGeniusFairway DriverOut of Production Flight Numberslonger bar = more of that trait
Flight rating≠
7/5/-4/1
6/5/-3/1
Stability≠
Very understable (-3)
Very understable (-2)
Beginner score≠
67/100
65/100
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill
Beginner
Beginner
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Production status≠
Out of production
In production
Price from≠
Not listed
$13.99
Flight rating≠7/5/-4/1
Stability≠Very understable (-3)
Beginner score≠67/100
Est. carry≠330 ft
TypeFairway Driver
Recommended skillBeginner
Diameter≠21.1 cm
Height≠1.7 cm
Rim depth≠1.2 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≠6/5/-3/1
Stability≠Very understable (-2)
Beginner score≠65/100
Est. carry≠310 ft
TypeFairway Driver
Recommended skillBeginner
Diameter≠21 cm
Height≠1.6 cm
Rim depth≠1.1 cm
Rim width≠1.6 cm
Max weight≠166 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics0
PDGA ApprovedNo
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Production status≠In production
Price from≠$13.99
The Verdict
Genius or Helios?
Main difference: speed (Genius 7 vs Helios 6). The Genius has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Helios is easier to control.
Genius: Very understableHelios: Very understable
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FAQ
Is the Genius or Helios more overstable?
The Helios is more overstable (stability -2 vs -3). It resists turning and fades harder.
Should a beginner pick the Genius or Helios?
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 Helios?
Main difference: speed (Genius 7 vs Helios 6). The Genius has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Helios is easier to control.
