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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Doomsday DiscsFamineDistance Driver12/5/-2/1
Gateway Disc SportsJourneyDistance Driver11.5/6/-2/1
Famine vs Journey
How Famine and Journey compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.
Key differences
SpeedFamine 12 vs Journey 11.5GlideFamine 5 vs Journey 6Height1.7 vs 1.9 cm (-0.2)PlasticsFamine 14 vs Journey 0PriceFamine is cheaper ($2.00 less)
Flight Paths
Overhead view · right-hand backhand
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Doomsday DiscsFamineDistance Driver Gateway Disc SportsJourneyDistance Driver Flight Numberslonger bar = more of that trait
Spec
Gateway Disc Sports
Journey
Flight rating≠
12/5/-2/1
11.5/6/-2/1
Stability
Understable (-1)
Understable (-1)
Beginner score≠
42/100
46/100
Type
Distance Driver
Distance Driver
Recommended skill≠
Beginner, Intermediate, Everyone
Intermediate, Advanced
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Flight rating≠12/5/-2/1
StabilityUnderstable (-1)
Beginner score≠42/100
Est. carry≠430 ft
TypeDistance Driver
Recommended skill≠Beginner, Intermediate, Everyone
Diameter≠21.1 cm
Height≠1.7 cm
Rim depth≠1.2 cm
Rim width2.2 cm
Max weight176 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics≠14
PDGA ApprovedNo
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Price from≠$13.99
Gateway Disc Sports
Journey
Flight rating≠11.5/6/-2/1
StabilityUnderstable (-1)
Beginner score≠46/100
Est. carry≠428 ft
TypeDistance Driver
Recommended skill≠Intermediate, Advanced
Diameter≠21.2 cm
Height≠1.9 cm
Rim depth≠1.1 cm
Rim width2.2 cm
Max weight176 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics≠0
PDGA ApprovedNo
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Price from≠$15.99
The Verdict
Famine or Journey?
Main difference: glide (Famine 5 vs Journey 6). The Journey floats and carries farther; the Famine holds its line better in wind.
Famine: UnderstableJourney: Understable
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FAQ
Is the Famine or Journey more overstable?
They are equally stable (both -1) - turn -2/-2, fade 1/1.
Should a beginner pick the Famine or Journey?
A beginner is better off with the Journey (beginner score 46/100 vs 42/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.
What is the difference between the Famine and Journey?
Main difference: glide (Famine 5 vs Journey 6). The Journey floats and carries farther; the Famine holds its line better in wind.
Which is cheaper, the Famine or Journey?
The Famine is cheaper, starting around $13.99 vs $15.99.
