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DiscraftSurge SSDistance Driver11/5/-2/2

InnovaArchonDistance Driver11/5/-2/2

Surge SS vs Archon

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

Key differences

Rim width2.1 vs 2.3 cm (-0.2)PlasticsArchon 12 vs Surge SS 11

Flight Paths

Overhead view · right-hand backhand

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DiscraftSurge SSDistance Driver

InnovaArchonDistance DriverOut of Production

Flight Numberslonger bar = more of that trait

SpeedRim & velocity

Surge SS

Archon

GlideStays aloft

Surge SS

Archon

TurnHigh-speed bend

Surge SS

-2

Archon

-2

FadeLow-speed hook

Surge SS

Archon

Specifications

Differences only

Spec

Discraft

Surge SS

Innova

Archon

Flight rating

11/5/-2/2

Stability

Understable (+0)

Beginner score

41/100

Est. carry

410 ft

Type

Distance Driver

Recommended skill

Intermediate

Diameter

21.1 cm

Height≠

1.6 cm

1.7 cm

Rim depth

1.2 cm

Rim width≠

2.1 cm

2.3 cm

Max weight≠

173 g

175.1 g

Bead

Beadless

Plastics≠

11view on disc page →

12view on disc page →

PDGA Approved

Yes

On Amazon

Not on Amazon

Production status≠

In production

Out of production

Price from≠

$17.99

Not listed

The Verdict

Surge SS or Archon?

The Surge SS and Archon fly almost identically (11/5/-2/2). Choose the Archon for far more plastic and weight options (12 blends) and easier availability; choose the Surge SS to spend less.

Surge SS: UnderstableArchon: Understable

Where to buy

Surge SS

$17.99

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Archon

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Out of production

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FAQ

Is the Surge SS or Archon more overstable?

They are equally stable (both +0) - turn -2/-2, fade 2/2.

Should a beginner pick the Surge SS or Archon?

Both rate the same for beginners (41/100). Pick by feel and price.

What is the difference between the Surge SS and Archon?

The Surge SS and Archon fly almost identically (11/5/-2/2). Choose the Archon for far more plastic and weight options (12 blends) and easier availability; choose the Surge SS to spend less.

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