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Doomsday DiscsDespairMidrange5/4/-1/1
Lone Star DiscTexas RangerMidrange5/5/-1/1

Despair vs Texas Ranger

How Despair and Texas Ranger compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

GlideDespair 4 vs Texas Ranger 5Height2.1 vs 1.8 cm (+0.3)PlasticsDespair 10 vs Texas Ranger 8PriceDespair is cheaper ($6.04 less)

Flight Paths

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Doomsday DiscsDespairMidrange
Lone Star DiscTexas RangerMidrange
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Despair
5
Texas Ranger
5
GlideStays aloft
Despair
4
Texas Ranger
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Despair
-1
Texas Ranger
-1
FadeLow-speed hook
Despair
1
Texas Ranger
1
Specifications
Spec
Doomsday Discs
Despair
Lone Star Disc
Texas Ranger
Flight rating
5/4/-1/1
5/5/-1/1
Stability
Stable (+0)
Stable (+0)
Beginner score
55/100
57/100
Est. carry
282 ft
290 ft
Type
Midrange
Midrange
Recommended skill
Everyone
Everyone
Diameter
21.4 cm
21.4 cm
Height
2.1 cm
1.8 cm
Rim depth
1.4 cm
1.2 cm
Rim width
1.3 cm
1.4 cm
Max weight
178 g
178 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
PDGA Approved
No
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
$11.95
$17.99
The Verdict

Despair or Texas Ranger?

Main difference: glide (Despair 4 vs Texas Ranger 5). The Texas Ranger floats and carries farther; the Despair holds its line better in wind.

Despair: StableTexas Ranger: Stable
Where to buy
Best price
Despair
$11.95
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Texas Ranger
$17.99
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FAQ

Is the Despair or Texas Ranger more overstable?

They are equally stable (both +0) - turn -1/-1, fade 1/1.

Should a beginner pick the Despair or Texas Ranger?

A beginner is better off with the Texas Ranger (beginner score 57/100 vs 55/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Despair and Texas Ranger?

Main difference: glide (Despair 4 vs Texas Ranger 5). The Texas Ranger floats and carries farther; the Despair holds its line better in wind.

Which is cheaper, the Despair or Texas Ranger?

The Despair is cheaper, starting around $11.95 vs $17.99.

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Doomsday Discs Despair vs Lone Star Disc Texas Ranger: Flight Num