Compare Disc Golf Discs

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DiscraftXpressFairway Driver8/5/-3/1
Dino DiscsPterodactylFairway Driver9/5/-3/1

Xpress vs Pterodactyl

How Xpress and Pterodactyl compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

SpeedXpress 8 vs Pterodactyl 9Height1.8 vs 2 cm (-0.2)Rim width1.7 vs 1.9 cm (-0.2)

Flight Paths

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DiscraftXpressFairway DriverOut of Production
Dino DiscsPterodactylFairway Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Xpress
8
Pterodactyl
9
GlideStays aloft
Xpress
5
Pterodactyl
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Xpress
-3
Pterodactyl
-3
FadeLow-speed hook
Xpress
1
Pterodactyl
1
Specifications
Spec
Discraft
Xpress
Dino Discs
Pterodactyl
Flight rating
8/5/-3/1
9/5/-3/1
Stability
Very understable (-2)
Very understable (-2)
Beginner score
59/100
56/100
Est. carry
350 ft
370 ft
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill
Beginner
Beginner
Diameter
21.1 cm
21.1 cm
Height
1.8 cm
2 cm
Rim depth
1.2 cm
1.1 cm
Rim width
1.7 cm
1.9 cm
Max weight
175.1 g
129 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
0
PDGA Approved
Yes
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Production status
Out of production
In production
Price from
Not listed
$14.99
The Verdict

Xpress or Pterodactyl?

Main difference: speed (Xpress 8 vs Pterodactyl 9). The Pterodactyl has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Xpress is easier to control.

Xpress: Very understablePterodactyl: Very understable
Where to buy
Xpress
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Out of production
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Pterodactyl
$14.99
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FAQ

Is the Xpress or Pterodactyl more overstable?

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

Should a beginner pick the Xpress or Pterodactyl?

A beginner is better off with the Xpress (beginner score 59/100 vs 56/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Xpress and Pterodactyl?

Main difference: speed (Xpress 8 vs Pterodactyl 9). The Pterodactyl has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Xpress is easier to control.

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Discraft Xpress vs Dino Discs Pterodactyl: Flight Numbers Compare