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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Divergent DiscsAlpasPutt & Approach4/4/-2/1
Above Ground LevelDouglas FirPutt & Approach4/3/-2/1
Alpas vs Douglas Fir
How Alpas and Douglas Fir compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.
Key differences
GlideAlpas 4 vs Douglas Fir 3Diameter21 vs 21.2 cm (-0.2)Rim width1.2 vs 1 cm (+0.2)
Flight Paths
Overhead view · right-hand backhand
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Divergent DiscsAlpasPutt & Approach Above Ground LevelDouglas FirPutt & ApproachOut of Production Flight Numberslonger bar = more of that trait
Spec
Above Ground Level
Douglas Fir
Flight rating≠
4/4/-2/1
4/3/-2/1
Stability
Understable (-1)
Understable (-1)
Beginner score≠
63/100
61/100
Type
Putt & Approach
Putt & Approach
Recommended skill≠
Beginner, Everyone
Not listed
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Production status≠
In production
Out of production
Price from≠
$17.99
Not listed
Flight rating≠4/4/-2/1
StabilityUnderstable (-1)
Beginner score≠63/100
Est. carry≠262 ft
TypePutt & Approach
Recommended skill≠Beginner, Everyone
Diameter≠21 cm
Height≠1.9 cm
Rim depth≠1.2 cm
Rim width≠1.2 cm
Max weight≠180 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics0
PDGA Approved≠Yes
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Production status≠In production
Price from≠$17.99
Above Ground Level
Douglas Fir
Flight rating≠4/3/-2/1
StabilityUnderstable (-1)
Beginner score≠61/100
Est. carry≠254 ft
TypePutt & Approach
Recommended skill≠Not listed
Diameter≠21.2 cm
Height≠1.8 cm
Rim depth≠1.3 cm
Rim width≠1 cm
Max weight≠176 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics0
PDGA Approved≠No
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Production status≠Out of production
Price from≠Not listed
The Verdict
Alpas or Douglas Fir?
Main difference: glide (Alpas 4 vs Douglas Fir 3). The Alpas floats and carries farther; the Douglas Fir holds its line better in wind.
Alpas: UnderstableDouglas Fir: Understable
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FAQ
Is the Alpas or Douglas Fir more overstable?
They are equally stable (both -1) - turn -2/-2, fade 1/1.
Should a beginner pick the Alpas or Douglas Fir?
A beginner is better off with the Alpas (beginner score 63/100 vs 61/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.
What is the difference between the Alpas and Douglas Fir?
Main difference: glide (Alpas 4 vs Douglas Fir 3). The Alpas floats and carries farther; the Douglas Fir holds its line better in wind.
