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
Guru Disc GolfContrailFairway Driver6/5/0/2
Magician vs Contrail
How Magician and Contrail compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.
Key differences
GlideMagician 4 vs Contrail 5Diameter21.2 vs 21 cm (+0.2)Height1.8 vs 1.5 cm (+0.3)PriceMagician is cheaper ($5.00 less)
Flight Paths
Overhead view · right-hand backhand
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Flight Numberslonger bar = more of that trait
Flight rating≠
6/4/0/2
6/5/0/2
Stability
Overstable (+2)
Overstable (+2)
Beginner score≠
43/100
46/100
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill≠
Everyone
Beginner
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
Diameter≠21.2 cm
Height≠1.8 cm
Rim depth1.3 cm
Rim width1.6 cm
Max weight≠174 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics0
PDGA ApprovedNo
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Price from≠$8.99
Flight rating≠6/5/0/2
StabilityOverstable (+2)
Beginner score≠46/100
Est. carry≠310 ft
TypeFairway Driver
Recommended skill≠Beginner
Diameter≠21 cm
Height≠1.5 cm
Rim depth1.3 cm
Rim width1.6 cm
Max weight≠124 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics0
PDGA ApprovedNo
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Price from≠$13.99
The Verdict
Magician or Contrail?
Main difference: glide (Magician 4 vs Contrail 5). The Contrail floats and carries farther; the Magician holds its line better in wind.
Magician: OverstableContrail: Overstable
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FAQ
Is the Magician or Contrail more overstable?
They are equally stable (both +2) - turn 0/0, fade 2/2.
Should a beginner pick the Magician or Contrail?
A beginner is better off with the Contrail (beginner score 46/100 vs 43/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.
What is the difference between the Magician and Contrail?
Main difference: glide (Magician 4 vs Contrail 5). The Contrail floats and carries farther; the Magician holds its line better in wind.
Which is cheaper, the Magician or Contrail?
The Magician is cheaper, starting around $8.99 vs $13.99.
