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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DisctroyerStarlingDistance Driver13/5/-2/2
Dynamic DiscsCaptainDistance Driver13/5/-2/2

Starling vs Captain

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

Key differences

Diameter21 vs 21.1 cm (-0.1)Rim width2.4 vs 2.3 cm (+0.1)PlasticsCaptain 13 vs Starling 0

Flight Paths

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DisctroyerStarlingDistance Driver
Dynamic DiscsCaptainDistance Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Starling
13
Captain
13
GlideStays aloft
Starling
5
Captain
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Starling
-2
Captain
-2
FadeLow-speed hook
Starling
2
Captain
2
Specifications
Spec
Disctroyer
Starling
Dynamic Discs
Captain
Flight rating
13/5/-2/2
13/5/-2/2
Stability
Understable (+0)
Understable (+0)
Beginner score
36/100
36/100
Est. carry
450 ft
450 ft
Type
Distance Driver
Distance Driver
Recommended skill
Intermediate, Advanced
Intermediate
Diameter
21 cm
21.1 cm
Height
1.7 cm
1.6 cm
Rim depth
1.2 cm
1.1 cm
Rim width
2.4 cm
2.3 cm
Max weight
176 g
175 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
PDGA Approved
No
Yes
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
$18.99
$18.99
The Verdict

Starling or Captain?

The Starling and Captain fly almost identically (13/5/-2/2). Choose the Captain for far more plastic and weight options (13 blends) and easier availability; choose the Starling to spend less.

Starling: UnderstableCaptain: Understable
Where to buy
Starling
$18.99
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Captain
$18.99
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FAQ

Is the Starling or Captain more overstable?

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

Should a beginner pick the Starling or Captain?

Both rate the same for beginners (36/100). Pick by feel and price.

What is the difference between the Starling and Captain?

The Starling and Captain fly almost identically (13/5/-2/2). Choose the Captain for far more plastic and weight options (13 blends) and easier availability; choose the Starling to spend less.

Which is cheaper, the Starling or Captain?

Both start around $18.99.

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Disctroyer Starling vs Dynamic Discs Captain: Flight Numbers Comp