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Doomsday DiscsSolar Death RayFairway Driver8/5/-1/1
Element DiscsChromiumFairway Driver9/5/-1/1

Solar Death Ray vs Chromium

How Solar Death Ray and Chromium compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

SpeedSolar Death Ray 8 vs Chromium 9Diameter21 vs 21.2 cm (-0.2)Height1.7 vs 1.8 cm (-0.1)Rim width1.9 vs 1.7 cm (+0.2)

Flight Paths

Overhead view · right-hand backhand

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Doomsday DiscsSolar Death RayFairway Driver
Element DiscsChromiumFairway DriverOut of Production
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Solar Death Ray
8
Chromium
9
GlideStays aloft
Solar Death Ray
5
Chromium
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Solar Death Ray
-1
Chromium
-1
FadeLow-speed hook
Solar Death Ray
1
Chromium
1
Specifications
Spec
Doomsday Discs
Solar Death Ray
Element Discs
Chromium
Flight rating
8/5/-1/1
9/5/-1/1
Stability
Stable (+0)
Stable (+0)
Beginner score
49/100
46/100
Est. carry
350 ft
370 ft
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill
Everyone
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Everyone
Diameter
21 cm
21.2 cm
Height
1.7 cm
1.8 cm
Rim depth
1.3 cm
1.2 cm
Rim width
1.9 cm
1.7 cm
Max weight
173 g
176 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
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

Solar Death Ray or Chromium?

Main difference: speed (Solar Death Ray 8 vs Chromium 9). The Chromium has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Solar Death Ray is easier to control.

Solar Death Ray: StableChromium: Stable
Where to buy
Solar Death Ray
$13.99
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Chromium
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Out of production
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FAQ

Is the Solar Death Ray or Chromium more overstable?

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

Should a beginner pick the Solar Death Ray or Chromium?

A beginner is better off with the Solar Death Ray (beginner score 49/100 vs 46/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Solar Death Ray and Chromium?

Main difference: speed (Solar Death Ray 8 vs Chromium 9). The Chromium has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Solar Death Ray is easier to control.

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Doomsday Discs Solar Death Ray vs Element Discs Chromium: Flight