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Doomsday DiscsFamineDistance Driver12/5/-2/1
Gateway Disc SportsAuraDistance Driver12/6/-2/1

Famine vs Aura

How Famine and Aura compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

GlideFamine 5 vs Aura 6Height1.7 vs 1.5 cm (+0.2)PlasticsFamine 14 vs Aura 0PriceFamine is cheaper ($2.00 less)

Flight Paths

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Doomsday DiscsFamineDistance Driver
Gateway Disc SportsAuraDistance Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Famine
12
Aura
12
GlideStays aloft
Famine
5
Aura
6
TurnHigh-speed bend
Famine
-2
Aura
-2
FadeLow-speed hook
Famine
1
Aura
1
Specifications
Spec
Doomsday Discs
Famine
Gateway Disc Sports
Aura
Flight rating
12/5/-2/1
12/6/-2/1
Stability
Understable (-1)
Understable (-1)
Beginner score
42/100
45/100
Est. carry
430 ft
438 ft
Type
Distance Driver
Distance Driver
Recommended skill
Beginner, Intermediate, Everyone
Intermediate, Advanced
Diameter
21.1 cm
21.2 cm
Height
1.7 cm
1.5 cm
Rim depth
1.2 cm
1.1 cm
Rim width
2.2 cm
2.3 cm
Max weight
176 g
176 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
PDGA Approved
No
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
$13.99
$15.99
The Verdict

Famine or Aura?

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

Famine: UnderstableAura: Understable
Where to buy
Best price
Famine
$13.99
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Aura
$15.99
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FAQ

Is the Famine or Aura more overstable?

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

Should a beginner pick the Famine or Aura?

A beginner is better off with the Aura (beginner score 45/100 vs 42/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Famine and Aura?

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

Which is cheaper, the Famine or Aura?

The Famine is cheaper, starting around $13.99 vs $15.99.

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Doomsday Discs Famine vs Gateway Disc Sports Aura: Flight Numbers