Compare Disc Golf Discs

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DiscraftSwarmMidrange5/3/0/4
Goliath DiscsSamsonMidrange5/3/0/3.5

Swarm vs Samson

How Swarm and Samson compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

FadeSwarm 4 vs Samson 3.5Diameter21.7 vs 21.5 cm (+0.2)Rim width1.3 vs 1.5 cm (-0.2)PlasticsSwarm 14 vs Samson 0

Flight Paths

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DiscraftSwarmMidrange
Goliath DiscsSamsonMidrange
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Swarm
5
Samson
5
GlideStays aloft
Swarm
3
Samson
3
TurnHigh-speed bend
Swarm
0
Samson
0
FadeLow-speed hook
Swarm
4
Samson
3.5
Specifications
Spec
Discraft
Swarm
Goliath Discs
Samson
Flight rating
5/3/0/4
5/3/0/3.5
Stability
Very overstable (+4)
Very overstable (+3.5)
Beginner score
36/100
38/100
Est. carry
274 ft
274 ft
Type
Midrange
Midrange
Recommended skill
Intermediate, Advanced
Intermediate, Advanced
Diameter
21.7 cm
21.5 cm
Height
1.6 cm
1.6 cm
Rim depth
1.2 cm
1.1 cm
Rim width
1.3 cm
1.5 cm
Max weight
177 g
178 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
PDGA Approved
No
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
$17.99
Not listed
The Verdict

Swarm or Samson?

Main difference: fade (Swarm 4 vs Samson 3.5). The Swarm fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the Samson finishes straighter.

Swarm: Very overstableSamson: Very overstable
Where to buy
Swarm
$17.99
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Samson
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FAQ

Is the Swarm or Samson more overstable?

The Swarm is more overstable (stability +4 vs +3.5). It resists turning and fades harder.

Should a beginner pick the Swarm or Samson?

A beginner is better off with the Samson (beginner score 38/100 vs 36/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Swarm and Samson?

Main difference: fade (Swarm 4 vs Samson 3.5). The Swarm fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the Samson finishes straighter.

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Discraft Swarm vs Goliath Discs Samson: Flight Numbers Compared