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DiscraftAresDistance Driver12/6/-1/2
Prodigy DiscD2 MaxDistance Driver12/6/-1/2.5

Ares vs D2 Max

How Ares and D2 Max compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

FadeAres 2 vs D2 Max 2.5Rim width2.3 vs 2.4 cm (-0.1)PriceD2 Max is cheaper ($6.00 less)

Flight Paths

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DiscraftAresDistance Driver
Prodigy DiscD2 MaxDistance Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Ares
12
D2 Max
12
GlideStays aloft
Ares
6
D2 Max
6
TurnHigh-speed bend
Ares
-1
D2 Max
-1
FadeLow-speed hook
Ares
2
D2 Max
2.5
Specifications
Spec
Discraft
Ares
Prodigy Disc
D2 Max
Flight rating
12/6/-1/2
12/6/-1/2.5
Stability
Stable (+1)
Stable (+1.5)
Beginner score
36/100
34/100
Est. carry
438 ft
438 ft
Type
Distance Driver
Distance Driver
Recommended skill
Intermediate, Advanced
Intermediate, Advanced
Diameter
21.1 cm
21.1 cm
Height
1.8 cm
1.9 cm
Rim depth
1.1 cm
1.2 cm
Rim width
2.3 cm
2.4 cm
Max weight
175 g
174 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
0
PDGA Approved
No
Yes
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
$21.99
$15.99
The Verdict

Ares or D2 Max?

Main difference: fade (Ares 2 vs D2 Max 2.5). The D2 Max fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the Ares finishes straighter.

Ares: StableD2 Max: Stable
Where to buy
Ares
$21.99
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Best price
D2 Max
$15.99
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FAQ

Is the Ares or D2 Max more overstable?

The D2 Max is more overstable (stability +1.5 vs +1). It resists turning and fades harder.

Should a beginner pick the Ares or D2 Max?

A beginner is better off with the Ares (beginner score 36/100 vs 34/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Ares and D2 Max?

Main difference: fade (Ares 2 vs D2 Max 2.5). The D2 Max fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the Ares finishes straighter.

Which is cheaper, the Ares or D2 Max?

The D2 Max is cheaper, starting around $15.99 vs $21.99.

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Discraft Ares vs Prodigy Disc D2 Max: Flight Numbers Compared