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Doomsday DiscsChemtrailFairway Driver7/6/-2/1
Lone Star DiscRio GrandeFairway Driver7/5/-2/1

Chemtrail vs Rio Grande

How Chemtrail and Rio Grande compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

GlideChemtrail 6 vs Rio Grande 5Height1.7 vs 1.9 cm (-0.2)

Flight Paths

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Doomsday DiscsChemtrailFairway DriverOut of Production
Lone Star DiscRio GrandeFairway Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Chemtrail
7
Rio Grande
7
GlideStays aloft
Chemtrail
6
Rio Grande
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Chemtrail
-2
Rio Grande
-2
FadeLow-speed hook
Chemtrail
1
Rio Grande
1
Specifications
Spec
Doomsday Discs
Chemtrail
Lone Star Disc
Rio Grande
Flight rating
7/6/-2/1
7/5/-2/1
Stability
Understable (-1)
Understable (-1)
Beginner score
59/100
57/100
Est. carry
338 ft
330 ft
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill
Everyone
Intermediate, Advanced
Diameter
21.2 cm
21.1 cm
Height
1.7 cm
1.9 cm
Rim depth
1.1 cm
1.2 cm
Rim width
1.7 cm
1.7 cm
Max weight
176 g
175 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
0
PDGA Approved
No
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Production status
Out of production
In production
Price from
Not listed
$17.99
The Verdict

Chemtrail or Rio Grande?

Main difference: glide (Chemtrail 6 vs Rio Grande 5). The Chemtrail floats and carries farther; the Rio Grande holds its line better in wind.

Chemtrail: UnderstableRio Grande: Understable
Where to buy
Chemtrail
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Out of production
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Rio Grande
$17.99
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FAQ

Is the Chemtrail or Rio Grande more overstable?

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

Should a beginner pick the Chemtrail or Rio Grande?

A beginner is better off with the Chemtrail (beginner score 59/100 vs 57/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Chemtrail and Rio Grande?

Main difference: glide (Chemtrail 6 vs Rio Grande 5). The Chemtrail floats and carries farther; the Rio Grande holds its line better in wind.

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Doomsday Discs Chemtrail vs Lone Star Disc Rio Grande: Flight Num