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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
Gateway Disc SportsAir StrikeDistance Driver13/5/-2/2

Starling vs Air Strike

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

Key differences

Height1.7 vs 1.5 cm (+0.2)Rim width2.4 vs 2.3 cm (+0.1)PriceAir Strike is cheaper ($3.00 less)

Flight Paths

Overhead view · right-hand backhand

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DisctroyerStarlingDistance Driver
Gateway Disc SportsAir StrikeDistance Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Starling
13
Air Strike
13
GlideStays aloft
Starling
5
Air Strike
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Starling
-2
Air Strike
-2
FadeLow-speed hook
Starling
2
Air Strike
2
Specifications
Spec
Disctroyer
Starling
Gateway Disc Sports
Air Strike
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, Advanced
Diameter
21 cm
21 cm
Height
1.7 cm
1.5 cm
Rim depth
1.2 cm
1.2 cm
Rim width
2.4 cm
2.3 cm
Max weight
176 g
176 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
0
PDGA Approved
No
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
$18.99
$15.99
The Verdict

Starling or Air Strike?

The Starling and Air Strike fly almost identically (13/5/-2/2). Choose the Starling for far more plastic and weight options (0 blends) and easier availability; choose the Air Strike to spend less.

Starling: UnderstableAir Strike: Understable
Where to buy
Starling
$18.99
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Best price
Air Strike
$15.99
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FAQ

Is the Starling or Air Strike more overstable?

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

Should a beginner pick the Starling or Air Strike?

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

What is the difference between the Starling and Air Strike?

The Starling and Air Strike fly almost identically (13/5/-2/2). Choose the Starling for far more plastic and weight options (0 blends) and easier availability; choose the Air Strike to spend less.

Which is cheaper, the Starling or Air Strike?

The Air Strike is cheaper, starting around $15.99 vs $18.99.

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Disctroyer Starling vs Gateway Disc Sports Air Strike: Flight Num