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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DiscraftAresDistance Driver12/6/-1/2
Gateway Disc SportsApexDistance Driver11.5/6/-1/2
Ares vs Apex
How Ares and Apex compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.
Key differences
SpeedAres 12 vs Apex 11.5Diameter21.1 vs 21.5 cm (-0.4)
Flight Paths
Overhead view · right-hand backhand
Tap a disc to show or hide its path. Estimated from flight numbers.
DiscraftAresDistance Driver Gateway Disc SportsApexDistance Driver Flight Numberslonger bar = more of that trait
Flight rating≠
12/6/-1/2
11.5/6/-1/2
Stability
Stable (+1)
Stable (+1)
Beginner score≠
36/100
37/100
Type
Distance Driver
Distance Driver
Recommended skill≠
Intermediate, Advanced
Everyone
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from≠
$21.99
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Flight rating≠12/6/-1/2
StabilityStable (+1)
Beginner score≠36/100
Est. carry≠438 ft
TypeDistance Driver
Recommended skill≠Intermediate, Advanced
Diameter≠21.1 cm
Height≠1.8 cm
Rim depth1.1 cm
Rim width2.3 cm
Max weight≠175 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics0
PDGA Approved≠No
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Price from≠$21.99
Flight rating≠11.5/6/-1/2
StabilityStable (+1)
Beginner score≠37/100
Est. carry≠428 ft
TypeDistance Driver
Recommended skill≠Everyone
Diameter≠21.5 cm
Height≠1.9 cm
Rim depth1.1 cm
Rim width2.3 cm
Max weight≠178.5 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics0
PDGA Approved≠Yes
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Price from≠Not listed
The Verdict
Ares or Apex?
Main difference: speed (Ares 12 vs Apex 11.5). The Ares has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Apex is easier to control.
Ares: StableApex: Stable
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FAQ
Is the Ares or Apex more overstable?
They are equally stable (both +1) - turn -1/-1, fade 2/2.
Should a beginner pick the Ares or Apex?
A beginner is better off with the Apex (beginner score 37/100 vs 36/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.
What is the difference between the Ares and Apex?
Main difference: speed (Ares 12 vs Apex 11.5). The Ares has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Apex is easier to control.
