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Pick two or more discs and see exactly how they differ - flight, feel, distance, and price, side by side.

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DiscraftHeatFairway Driver9/6/-3/1
Essential DiscsOxygenFairway Driver9/6/-3/1

Heat vs Oxygen

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

Key differences

Height2.1 vs 1.6 cm (+0.5)Rim width1.9 vs 2.1 cm (-0.2)PlasticsHeat 40 vs Oxygen 0PriceHeat is cheaper ($8.00 less)

Flight Paths

Overhead view · right-hand backhand

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DiscraftHeatFairway Driver
Essential DiscsOxygenFairway Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Heat
9
Oxygen
9
GlideStays aloft
Heat
6
Oxygen
6
TurnHigh-speed bend
Heat
-3
Oxygen
-3
FadeLow-speed hook
Heat
1
Oxygen
1
Specifications
Spec
Discraft
Heat
Essential Discs
Oxygen
Flight rating
9/6/-3/1
9/6/-3/1
Stability
Very understable (-2)
Very understable (-2)
Beginner score
58/100
58/100
Est. carry
378 ft
378 ft
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill≠
Beginner
Not listed
Diameter≠
21.1 cm
21.2 cm
Height≠
2.1 cm
1.6 cm
Rim depth
1.2 cm
1.2 cm
Rim width≠
1.9 cm
2.1 cm
Max weight≠
177 g
175 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics≠
40view on disc page →
0
PDGA Approved
No
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from≠
$11.99
$19.99
The Verdict

Heat or Oxygen?

The Heat and Oxygen fly almost identically (9/6/-3/1). Go with the Heat - it offers more plastic and weight options (40 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.

Heat: Very understableOxygen: Very understable
Where to buy
Best price
Heat
$11.99
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Oxygen
$19.99
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FAQ

Is the Heat or Oxygen more overstable?

They are equally stable (both -2) - turn -3/-3, fade 1/1.

Should a beginner pick the Heat or Oxygen?

Both rate the same for beginners (58/100). Pick by feel and price.

What is the difference between the Heat and Oxygen?

The Heat and Oxygen fly almost identically (9/6/-3/1). Go with the Heat - it offers more plastic and weight options (40 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.

Which is cheaper, the Heat or Oxygen?

The Heat is cheaper, starting around $11.99 vs $19.99.

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Discraft Heat
Discraft
Heat
9 / 6 / -3 / 1
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Essential Discs Oxygen
Essential Discs
Oxygen
9 / 6 / -3 / 1
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