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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DiscmaniaMermaidFairway Driver7/4/-1/2
Lone Star DiscDos XFairway Driver8/4/-1/2
Mermaid vs Dos X
How Mermaid and Dos X compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.
Key differences
SpeedMermaid 7 vs Dos X 8Rim width1.9 vs 2 cm (-0.1)PlasticsDos X 8 vs Mermaid 0
Flight Paths
Overhead view · right-hand backhand
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DiscmaniaMermaidFairway DriverOut of Production Lone Star DiscDos XFairway Driver Flight Numberslonger bar = more of that trait
Flight rating≠
7/4/-1/2
8/4/-1/2
Stability
Stable (+1)
Stable (+1)
Beginner score≠
46/100
43/100
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill≠
Beginner, Intermediate
Beginner, Everyone
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Production status≠
Out of production
In production
Price from≠
Not listed
$17.99
Flight rating≠7/4/-1/2
StabilityStable (+1)
Beginner score≠46/100
Est. carry≠322 ft
TypeFairway Driver
Recommended skill≠Beginner, Intermediate
Diameter21.3 cm
Height≠1.8 cm
Rim depth1.2 cm
Rim width≠1.9 cm
Max weight≠176.8 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics≠0
PDGA ApprovedNo
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Production status≠Out of production
Price from≠Not listed
Flight rating≠8/4/-1/2
StabilityStable (+1)
Beginner score≠43/100
Est. carry≠342 ft
TypeFairway Driver
Recommended skill≠Beginner, Everyone
Diameter21.3 cm
Height≠1.9 cm
Rim depth1.2 cm
Rim width≠2 cm
Max weight≠176 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics≠8
PDGA ApprovedNo
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Production status≠In production
Price from≠$17.99
The Verdict
Mermaid or Dos X?
Main difference: speed (Mermaid 7 vs Dos X 8). The Dos X has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Mermaid is easier to control.
Mermaid: StableDos X: Stable
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FAQ
Is the Mermaid or Dos X more overstable?
They are equally stable (both +1) - turn -1/-1, fade 2/2.
Should a beginner pick the Mermaid or Dos X?
A beginner is better off with the Mermaid (beginner score 46/100 vs 43/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.
What is the difference between the Mermaid and Dos X?
Main difference: speed (Mermaid 7 vs Dos X 8). The Dos X has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Mermaid is easier to control.
