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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DiscmaniaMagicianFairway Driver6/4/0/2
DiscmaniaFD1Fairway Driver7/4/0/2
Magician vs FD1
How Magician and FD1 compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.
Key differences
SpeedMagician 6 vs FD1 7Height1.8 vs 1.7 cm (+0.1)Rim width1.6 vs 1.8 cm (-0.2)PriceMagician is cheaper ($13.00 less)
Flight Paths
Overhead view · right-hand backhand
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DiscmaniaFD1Fairway Driver Flight Numberslonger bar = more of that trait
Flight rating≠
6/4/0/2
7/4/0/2
Stability
Overstable (+2)
Overstable (+2)
Beginner score≠
43/100
41/100
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill≠
Everyone
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Flight rating≠6/4/0/2
StabilityOverstable (+2)
Beginner score≠43/100
Est. carry≠302 ft
TypeFairway Driver
Recommended skill≠Everyone
Diameter21.2 cm
Height≠1.8 cm
Rim depth≠1.3 cm
Rim width≠1.6 cm
Max weight≠174 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics0
PDGA ApprovedNo
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Price from≠$8.99
Flight rating≠7/4/0/2
StabilityOverstable (+2)
Beginner score≠41/100
Est. carry≠322 ft
TypeFairway Driver
Recommended skill≠Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Diameter21.2 cm
Height≠1.7 cm
Rim depth≠1.1 cm
Rim width≠1.8 cm
Max weight≠176 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics0
PDGA ApprovedNo
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Price from≠$21.99
The Verdict
Magician or FD1?
Main difference: speed (Magician 6 vs FD1 7). The FD1 has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Magician is easier to control.
Magician: OverstableFD1: Overstable
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FAQ
Is the Magician or FD1 more overstable?
They are equally stable (both +2) - turn 0/0, fade 2/2.
Should a beginner pick the Magician or FD1?
A beginner is better off with the Magician (beginner score 43/100 vs 41/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.
What is the difference between the Magician and FD1?
Main difference: speed (Magician 6 vs FD1 7). The FD1 has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Magician is easier to control.
Which is cheaper, the Magician or FD1?
The Magician is cheaper, starting around $8.99 vs $21.99.
