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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DiscraftCicadaFairway Driver7/6/-1/1
Lone Star DiscFrioFairway Driver7/5/-1/1

Cicada vs Frio

How Cicada and Frio compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

GlideCicada 6 vs Frio 5Diameter21.4 vs 21.1 cm (+0.3)Rim width1.7 vs 1.8 cm (-0.1)PlasticsCicada 27 vs Frio 0PriceCicada is cheaper ($6.00 less)

Flight Paths

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DiscraftCicadaFairway Driver
Lone Star DiscFrioFairway Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Cicada
7
Frio
7
GlideStays aloft
Cicada
6
Frio
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Cicada
-1
Frio
-1
FadeLow-speed hook
Cicada
1
Frio
1
Specifications
Spec
Discraft
Cicada
Lone Star Disc
Frio
Flight rating
7/6/-1/1
7/5/-1/1
Stability
Stable (+0)
Stable (+0)
Beginner score
54/100
52/100
Est. carry
338 ft
330 ft
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill
Everyone
Everyone
Diameter
21.4 cm
21.1 cm
Height
1.6 cm
1.6 cm
Rim depth
1.2 cm
1.1 cm
Rim width
1.7 cm
1.8 cm
Max weight
176 g
175 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
PDGA Approved
No
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
$11.99
$17.99
The Verdict

Cicada or Frio?

Main difference: glide (Cicada 6 vs Frio 5). The Cicada floats and carries farther; the Frio holds its line better in wind.

Cicada: StableFrio: Stable
Where to buy
Best price
Cicada
$11.99
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Frio
$17.99
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FAQ

Is the Cicada or Frio more overstable?

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

Should a beginner pick the Cicada or Frio?

A beginner is better off with the Cicada (beginner score 54/100 vs 52/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Cicada and Frio?

Main difference: glide (Cicada 6 vs Frio 5). The Cicada floats and carries farther; the Frio holds its line better in wind.

Which is cheaper, the Cicada or Frio?

The Cicada is cheaper, starting around $11.99 vs $17.99.

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Discraft Cicada vs Lone Star Disc Frio: Flight Numbers Compared