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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DiscraftAPXPutt & Approach2/2/-1/1
Doomsday DiscsGloomPutt & Approach2/3/-1/1

APX vs Gloom

How APX and Gloom compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

GlideAPX 2 vs Gloom 3Diameter21 vs 21.1 cm (-0.1)Height2.3 vs 2.1 cm (+0.2)PlasticsAPX 9 vs Gloom 0

Flight Paths

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DiscraftAPXPutt & ApproachOut of Production
Doomsday DiscsGloomPutt & ApproachOut of Production
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
APX
2
Gloom
2
GlideStays aloft
APX
2
Gloom
3
TurnHigh-speed bend
APX
-1
Gloom
-1
FadeLow-speed hook
APX
1
Gloom
1
Specifications
Spec
Discraft
APX
Doomsday Discs
Gloom
Flight rating
2/2/-1/1
2/3/-1/1
Stability
Stable (+0)
Stable (+0)
Beginner score
60/100
62/100
Est. carry
206 ft
214 ft
Type
Putt & Approach
Putt & Approach
Recommended skill
Everyone
Beginner, Everyone
Diameter
21 cm
21.1 cm
Height
2.3 cm
2.1 cm
Rim depth
1.4 cm
1.4 cm
Rim width
0.9 cm
1 cm
Max weight
174.3 g
175.1 g
Bead
Beaded
Beadless
PDGA Approved
Yes
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Production status
Out of production
Out of production
Price from
Not listed
Not listed
The Verdict

APX or Gloom?

Main difference: glide (APX 2 vs Gloom 3). The Gloom floats and carries farther; the APX holds its line better in wind.

APX: StableGloom: Stable
Where to buy
APX
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Out of production
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Gloom
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Out of production
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FAQ

Is the APX or Gloom more overstable?

They are equally stable (both +0) - turn -1/-1, fade 1/1.

Should a beginner pick the APX or Gloom?

A beginner is better off with the Gloom (beginner score 62/100 vs 60/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the APX and Gloom?

Main difference: glide (APX 2 vs Gloom 3). The Gloom floats and carries farther; the APX holds its line better in wind.

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Discraft APX vs Doomsday Discs Gloom: Flight Numbers Compared