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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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DiscraftRaptorFairway Driver9/4/0/3
Above Ground LevelElmFairway Driver9/4/0/3

Raptor vs Elm

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

Key differences

Diameter21.3 vs 21.2 cm (+0.1)Height1.9 vs 1.5 cm (+0.4)PlasticsRaptor 40 vs Elm 0PriceRaptor is cheaper ($7.00 less)

Flight Paths

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DiscraftRaptorFairway Driver
Above Ground LevelElmFairway Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Raptor
9
Elm
9
GlideStays aloft
Raptor
4
Elm
4
TurnHigh-speed bend
Raptor
0
Elm
0
FadeLow-speed hook
Raptor
3
Elm
3
Specifications
Spec
Discraft
Raptor
Above Ground Level
Elm
Flight rating
9/4/0/3
9/4/0/3
Stability
Very overstable (+3)
Very overstable (+3)
Beginner score
31/100
31/100
Est. carry
362 ft
362 ft
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill≠
Intermediate, Advanced
Everyone
Diameter≠
21.3 cm
21.2 cm
Height≠
1.9 cm
1.5 cm
Rim depth
1.1 cm
1.1 cm
Rim width
1.9 cm
1.9 cm
Max weight≠
174 g
173 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics≠
40view on disc page →
0
PDGA Approved≠
Yes
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from≠
$14.99
$21.99
The Verdict

Raptor or Elm?

The Raptor and Elm fly almost identically (9/4/0/3). Go with the Raptor - it offers more plastic and weight options (40 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.

Raptor: Very overstableElm: Very overstable
Where to buy
Best price
Raptor
$14.99
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Elm
$21.99
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FAQ

Is the Raptor or Elm more overstable?

They are equally stable (both +3) - turn 0/0, fade 3/3.

Should a beginner pick the Raptor or Elm?

Both rate the same for beginners (31/100). Pick by feel and price.

What is the difference between the Raptor and Elm?

The Raptor and Elm fly almost identically (9/4/0/3). Go with the Raptor - it offers more plastic and weight options (40 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.

Which is cheaper, the Raptor or Elm?

The Raptor is cheaper, starting around $14.99 vs $21.99.

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Discraft Raptor
Discraft
Raptor
9 / 4 / 0 / 3
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Above Ground Level Elm
Above Ground Level
Elm
9 / 4 / 0 / 3
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Discraft Raptor vs Above Ground Level Elm: Flight Numbers Compare