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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

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DiscmaniaMagicianFairway Driver
Guru Disc GolfContrailFairway Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Magician
6
Contrail
6
GlideStays aloft
Magician
4
Contrail
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Magician
0
Contrail
0
FadeLow-speed hook
Magician
2
Contrail
2
Specifications
Spec
Discmania
Magician
Guru Disc Golf
Contrail
Flight rating
6/4/0/2
6/5/0/2
Stability
Overstable (+2)
Overstable (+2)
Beginner score
43/100
46/100
Est. carry
302 ft
310 ft
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill
Everyone
Beginner
Diameter
21.2 cm
21 cm
Height
1.8 cm
1.5 cm
Rim depth
1.3 cm
1.3 cm
Rim width
1.6 cm
1.6 cm
Max weight
174 g
124 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
0
PDGA Approved
No
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
$8.99
$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
Where to buy
Best price
Magician
$8.99
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Contrail
$13.99
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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.

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Discmania Magician vs Guru Disc Golf Contrail: Flight Numbers Com