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DiscraftHeatFairway Driver9/6/-3/1

Legacy DiscsMongooseFairway Driver9/5/-3/1

Heat vs Mongoose

How Heat and Mongoose compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

GlideHeat 6 vs Mongoose 5Diameter21.1 vs 21.3 cm (-0.2)Height2.1 vs 1.5 cm (+0.6)Rim width1.9 vs 2 cm (-0.1)PlasticsHeat 40 vs Mongoose 9PriceHeat is cheaper ($5.50 less)

Flight Paths

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DiscraftHeatFairway Driver

Legacy DiscsMongooseFairway Driver

Flight Numberslonger bar = more of that trait

SpeedRim & velocity

Heat

Mongoose

GlideStays aloft

Heat

Mongoose

TurnHigh-speed bend

Heat

-3

Mongoose

-3

FadeLow-speed hook

Heat

Mongoose

Specifications

Differences only

Spec

Discraft

Heat

Legacy Discs

Mongoose

Flight rating≠

9/6/-3/1

9/5/-3/1

Stability

Very understable (-2)

Beginner score≠

58/100

56/100

Est. carry≠

378 ft

370 ft

Type

Fairway Driver

Recommended skill≠

Beginner

Beginner, Intermediate

Diameter≠

21.1 cm

21.3 cm

Height≠

2.1 cm

1.5 cm

Rim depth≠

1.2 cm

1.1 cm

Rim width≠

1.9 cm

2 cm

Max weight≠

177 g

174 g

Bead

Beadless

Plastics≠

40view on disc page →

9view on disc page →

PDGA Approved≠

Yes

On Amazon

Not on Amazon

Price from≠

$11.99

$17.49

The Verdict

Heat or Mongoose?

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

Heat: Very understableMongoose: Very understable

Where to buy

Best price

Heat

$11.99

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Mongoose

$17.49

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FAQ

Is the Heat or Mongoose more overstable?

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

Should a beginner pick the Heat or Mongoose?

A beginner is better off with the Heat (beginner score 58/100 vs 56/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Heat and Mongoose?

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

Which is cheaper, the Heat or Mongoose?

The Heat is cheaper, starting around $11.99 vs $17.49.

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