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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DiscraftSurgeDistance Driver11/5/-1/3
Lone Star DiscNimitzDistance Driver11/5/-1/3

Surge vs Nimitz

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

Key differences

PlasticsSurge 19 vs Nimitz 0PriceNimitz is cheaper ($2.00 less)

Flight Paths

Overhead view · right-hand backhand

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DiscraftSurgeDistance Driver
Lone Star DiscNimitzDistance Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Surge
11
Nimitz
11
GlideStays aloft
Surge
5
Nimitz
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Surge
-1
Nimitz
-1
FadeLow-speed hook
Surge
3
Nimitz
3
Specifications
Spec
Discraft
Surge
Lone Star Disc
Nimitz
Flight rating
11/5/-1/3
11/5/-1/3
Stability
Overstable (+2)
Overstable (+2)
Beginner score
32/100
32/100
Est. carry
410 ft
410 ft
Type
Distance Driver
Distance Driver
Recommended skill
Intermediate, Advanced
Intermediate, Advanced
Diameter
21.1 cm
21.2 cm
Height
1.6 cm
1.7 cm
Rim depth
1.2 cm
1.1 cm
Rim width
2.2 cm
2.2 cm
Max weight
173 g
176 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
PDGA Approved
Yes
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
$19.99
$17.99
The Verdict

Surge or Nimitz?

The Surge and Nimitz fly almost identically (11/5/-1/3). Choose the Surge for far more plastic and weight options (19 blends) and easier availability; choose the Nimitz to spend less.

Surge: OverstableNimitz: Overstable
Where to buy
Surge
$19.99
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Best price
Nimitz
$17.99
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FAQ

Is the Surge or Nimitz more overstable?

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

Should a beginner pick the Surge or Nimitz?

Both rate the same for beginners (32/100). Pick by feel and price.

What is the difference between the Surge and Nimitz?

The Surge and Nimitz fly almost identically (11/5/-1/3). Choose the Surge for far more plastic and weight options (19 blends) and easier availability; choose the Nimitz to spend less.

Which is cheaper, the Surge or Nimitz?

The Nimitz is cheaper, starting around $17.99 vs $19.99.

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Discraft Surge vs Lone Star Disc Nimitz: Flight Numbers Compared