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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DiscraftXSFairway Driver8/5/0/3
Gateway Disc SportsBladeFairway Driver9/5/0/3
XS vs Blade
How XS and Blade compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.
Key differences
SpeedXS 8 vs Blade 9Height1.8 vs 1.4 cm (+0.4)
Flight Paths
Overhead view · right-hand backhand
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DiscraftXSFairway DriverOut of Production Gateway Disc SportsBladeFairway Driver Flight Numberslonger bar = more of that trait
Flight rating≠
8/5/0/3
9/5/0/3
Stability
Very overstable (+3)
Very overstable (+3)
Beginner score≠
36/100
33/100
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill≠
Beginner, Intermediate
Advanced, Everyone
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Production status≠
Out of production
In production
Price from
Not listed
Not listed
Flight rating≠8/5/0/3
StabilityVery overstable (+3)
Beginner score≠36/100
Est. carry≠350 ft
TypeFairway Driver
Recommended skill≠Beginner, Intermediate
Diameter21.1 cm
Height≠1.8 cm
Rim depth1.2 cm
Rim width≠1.8 cm
Max weight≠175.1 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics0
PDGA ApprovedYes
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Production status≠Out of production
Price fromNot listed
Flight rating≠9/5/0/3
StabilityVery overstable (+3)
Beginner score≠33/100
Est. carry≠370 ft
TypeFairway Driver
Recommended skill≠Advanced, Everyone
Diameter21.1 cm
Height≠1.4 cm
Rim depth1.2 cm
Rim width≠1.9 cm
Max weight≠175 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics0
PDGA ApprovedYes
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Production status≠In production
Price fromNot listed
The Verdict
XS or Blade?
Main difference: speed (XS 8 vs Blade 9). The Blade has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the XS is easier to control.
XS: Very overstableBlade: Very overstable
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FAQ
Is the XS or Blade more overstable?
They are equally stable (both +3) - turn 0/0, fade 3/3.
Should a beginner pick the XS or Blade?
A beginner is better off with the XS (beginner score 36/100 vs 33/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.
What is the difference between the XS and Blade?
Main difference: speed (XS 8 vs Blade 9). The Blade has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the XS is easier to control.
