Compare Disc Golf Discs

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DiscmaniaMD5Midrange5/3/0/4
Goliath DiscsSamsonMidrange5/3/0/3.5

MD5 vs Samson

How MD5 and Samson compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

FadeMD5 4 vs Samson 3.5Diameter21.2 vs 21.5 cm (-0.3)Height2 vs 1.6 cm (+0.4)

Flight Paths

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DiscmaniaMD5Midrange
Goliath DiscsSamsonMidrange
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
MD5
5
Samson
5
GlideStays aloft
MD5
3
Samson
3
TurnHigh-speed bend
MD5
0
Samson
0
FadeLow-speed hook
MD5
4
Samson
3.5
Specifications
Spec
Discmania
MD5
Goliath Discs
Samson
Flight rating
5/3/0/4
5/3/0/3.5
Stability
Very overstable (+4)
Very overstable (+3.5)
Beginner score
36/100
38/100
Est. carry
274 ft
274 ft
Type
Midrange
Midrange
Recommended skill
Intermediate, Advanced
Intermediate, Advanced
Diameter
21.2 cm
21.5 cm
Height
2 cm
1.6 cm
Rim depth
1.3 cm
1.1 cm
Rim width
1.5 cm
1.5 cm
Max weight
176 g
178 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
0
PDGA Approved
No
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
$21.99
Not listed
The Verdict

MD5 or Samson?

Main difference: fade (MD5 4 vs Samson 3.5). The MD5 fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the Samson finishes straighter.

MD5: Very overstableSamson: Very overstable
Where to buy
MD5
$21.99
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Samson
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FAQ

Is the MD5 or Samson more overstable?

The MD5 is more overstable (stability +4 vs +3.5). It resists turning and fades harder.

Should a beginner pick the MD5 or Samson?

A beginner is better off with the Samson (beginner score 38/100 vs 36/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the MD5 and Samson?

Main difference: fade (MD5 4 vs Samson 3.5). The MD5 fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the Samson finishes straighter.

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Discmania MD5 vs Goliath Discs Samson: Flight Numbers Compared