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 SportsEtherDistance Driver12/6/-1/2

Ares vs Ether

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

Key differences

Height1.8 vs 1.4 cm (+0.4)PriceEther is cheaper ($6.00 less)

Flight Paths

Overhead view · right-hand backhand

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DiscraftAresDistance Driver
Gateway Disc SportsEtherDistance Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Ares
12
Ether
12
GlideStays aloft
Ares
6
Ether
6
TurnHigh-speed bend
Ares
-1
Ether
-1
FadeLow-speed hook
Ares
2
Ether
2
Specifications
Spec
Discraft
Ares
Gateway Disc Sports
Ether
Flight rating
12/6/-1/2
12/6/-1/2
Stability
Stable (+1)
Stable (+1)
Beginner score
36/100
36/100
Est. carry
438 ft
438 ft
Type
Distance Driver
Distance Driver
Recommended skill
Intermediate, Advanced
Intermediate, Advanced
Diameter
21.1 cm
21.2 cm
Height
1.8 cm
1.4 cm
Rim depth
1.1 cm
1.1 cm
Rim width
2.3 cm
2.2 cm
Max weight
175 g
175 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
0
PDGA Approved
No
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
$21.99
$15.99
The Verdict

Ares or Ether?

The Ares and Ether fly almost identically (12/6/-1/2). Choose the Ares for far more plastic and weight options (0 blends) and easier availability; choose the Ether to spend less.

Ares: StableEther: Stable
Where to buy
Ares
$21.99
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Best price
Ether
$15.99
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FAQ

Is the Ares or Ether more overstable?

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

Should a beginner pick the Ares or Ether?

Both rate the same for beginners (36/100). Pick by feel and price.

What is the difference between the Ares and Ether?

The Ares and Ether fly almost identically (12/6/-1/2). Choose the Ares for far more plastic and weight options (0 blends) and easier availability; choose the Ether to spend less.

Which is cheaper, the Ares or Ether?

The Ether is cheaper, starting around $15.99 vs $21.99.

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Discraft Ares vs Gateway Disc Sports Ether: Flight Numbers Compar