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Doomsday DiscsDespairMidrange5/4/-1/1
VibramIbexMidrange5/4/-1/1

Despair vs Ibex

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

Key differences

Diameter21.4 vs 21.5 cm (-0.1)Height2.1 vs 2.4 cm (-0.3)PlasticsDespair 10 vs Ibex 0

Flight Paths

Overhead view · right-hand backhand

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Doomsday DiscsDespairMidrange
VibramIbexMidrangeOut of Production
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Despair
5
Ibex
5
GlideStays aloft
Despair
4
Ibex
4
TurnHigh-speed bend
Despair
-1
Ibex
-1
FadeLow-speed hook
Despair
1
Ibex
1
Specifications
Spec
Doomsday Discs
Despair
Vibram
Ibex
Flight rating
5/4/-1/1
5/4/-1/1
Stability
Stable (+0)
Stable (+0)
Beginner score
55/100
55/100
Est. carry
282 ft
282 ft
Type
Midrange
Midrange
Recommended skill
Everyone
Everyone
Diameter
21.4 cm
21.5 cm
Height
2.1 cm
2.4 cm
Rim depth
1.4 cm
1.3 cm
Rim width
1.3 cm
1.3 cm
Max weight
178 g
178.5 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
PDGA Approved
No
Yes
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Production status
In production
Out of production
Price from
$11.95
Not listed
The Verdict

Despair or Ibex?

The Despair and Ibex fly almost identically (5/4/-1/1). Go with the Despair - it offers more plastic and weight options (10 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.

Despair: StableIbex: Stable
Where to buy
Despair
$11.95
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Ibex
See retailer
Out of production
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FAQ

Is the Despair or Ibex more overstable?

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

Should a beginner pick the Despair or Ibex?

Both rate the same for beginners (55/100). Pick by feel and price.

What is the difference between the Despair and Ibex?

The Despair and Ibex fly almost identically (5/4/-1/1). Go with the Despair - it offers more plastic and weight options (10 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.

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