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DiscmaniaMermaidFairway Driver7/4/-1/2

VibramTrakFairway Driver7/4/-1/2

Mermaid vs Trak

These 2 fairway drivers share the same flight numbers - the deciding factors are plastic selection, price, and availability.

Key differences

Diameter21.3 vs 21 cm (+0.3)Height1.8 vs 1.7 cm (+0.1)

Flight Paths

Overhead view · right-hand backhand

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DiscmaniaMermaidFairway DriverOut of Production

VibramTrakFairway DriverOut of Production

Flight Numberslonger bar = more of that trait

SpeedRim & velocity

Mermaid

Trak

GlideStays aloft

Mermaid

Trak

TurnHigh-speed bend

Mermaid

-1

Trak

-1

FadeLow-speed hook

Mermaid

Trak

Specifications

Differences only

Spec

Discmania

Mermaid

Vibram

Trak

Flight rating

7/4/-1/2

Stability

Stable (+1)

Beginner score

46/100

Est. carry

322 ft

Type

Fairway Driver

Recommended skill≠

Beginner, Intermediate

Intermediate, Everyone

Diameter≠

21.3 cm

21 cm

Height≠

1.8 cm

1.7 cm

Rim depth

1.2 cm

Rim width

1.9 cm

Max weight≠

176.8 g

174.3 g

Bead

Beadless

Plastics

PDGA Approved≠

Yes

On Amazon

Not on Amazon

Production status

Out of production

Price from

Not listed

The Verdict

Mermaid or Trak?

The Mermaid and Trak fly almost identically (7/4/-1/2). Go with the Mermaid - it offers more plastic and weight options (0 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.

Mermaid: StableTrak: Stable

Where to buy

Mermaid

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Out of production

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Trak

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Out of production

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FAQ

Is the Mermaid or Trak more overstable?

They are equally stable (both +1) - turn -1/-1, fade 2/2.

Should a beginner pick the Mermaid or Trak?

Both rate the same for beginners (46/100). Pick by feel and price.

What is the difference between the Mermaid and Trak?

The Mermaid and Trak fly almost identically (7/4/-1/2). Go with the Mermaid - it offers more plastic and weight options (0 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.

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