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Doomsday DiscsFamineDistance Driver12/5/-2/1
X-COMUrsa MajorDistance Driver12/5/-2/2

Famine vs Ursa Major

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

Key differences

FadeFamine 1 vs Ursa Major 2Height1.7 vs 1.4 cm (+0.3)Rim width2.2 vs 2.5 cm (-0.3)PlasticsFamine 14 vs Ursa Major 0

Flight Paths

Overhead view · right-hand backhand

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Doomsday DiscsFamineDistance Driver
X-COMUrsa MajorDistance DriverOut of Production
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Famine
12
Ursa Major
12
GlideStays aloft
Famine
5
Ursa Major
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Famine
-2
Ursa Major
-2
FadeLow-speed hook
Famine
1
Ursa Major
2
Specifications
Spec
Doomsday Discs
Famine
X-COM
Ursa Major
Flight rating
12/5/-2/1
12/5/-2/2
Stability
Understable (-1)
Understable (+0)
Beginner score
42/100
38/100
Est. carry
430 ft
430 ft
Type
Distance Driver
Distance Driver
Recommended skill
Beginner, Intermediate, Everyone
Intermediate
Diameter
21.1 cm
21.2 cm
Height
1.7 cm
1.4 cm
Rim depth
1.2 cm
1.1 cm
Rim width
2.2 cm
2.5 cm
Max weight
176 g
176 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
PDGA Approved
No
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Production status
In production
Out of production
Price from
$13.99
Not listed
The Verdict

Famine or Ursa Major?

Main difference: fade (Famine 1 vs Ursa Major 2). The Ursa Major fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the Famine finishes straighter.

Famine: UnderstableUrsa Major: Understable
Where to buy
Famine
$13.99
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Ursa Major
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Out of production
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FAQ

Is the Famine or Ursa Major more overstable?

The Ursa Major is more overstable (stability +0 vs -1). It resists turning and fades harder.

Should a beginner pick the Famine or Ursa Major?

A beginner is better off with the Famine (beginner score 42/100 vs 38/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Famine and Ursa Major?

Main difference: fade (Famine 1 vs Ursa Major 2). The Ursa Major fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the Famine finishes straighter.

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Doomsday Discs Famine vs X-COM Ursa Major: Flight Numbers Compare