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Doomsday DiscsSolar Death RayFairway Driver8/5/-1/1
Hooligan DiscsThreadFairway Driver9/5/-1/1

Solar Death Ray vs Thread

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

Key differences

SpeedSolar Death Ray 8 vs Thread 9Diameter21 vs 21.1 cm (-0.1)Height1.7 vs 1.5 cm (+0.2)Rim width1.9 vs 2 cm (-0.1)PriceSolar Death Ray is cheaper ($6.00 less)

Flight Paths

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Doomsday DiscsSolar Death RayFairway Driver
Hooligan DiscsThreadFairway Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Solar Death Ray
8
Thread
9
GlideStays aloft
Solar Death Ray
5
Thread
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Solar Death Ray
-1
Thread
-1
FadeLow-speed hook
Solar Death Ray
1
Thread
1
Specifications
Spec
Doomsday Discs
Solar Death Ray
Hooligan Discs
Thread
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
Everyone
Diameter
21 cm
21.1 cm
Height
1.7 cm
1.5 cm
Rim depth
1.3 cm
2 cm
Rim width
1.9 cm
2 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
Price from
$13.99
$19.99
The Verdict

Solar Death Ray or Thread?

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

Solar Death Ray: StableThread: Stable
Where to buy
Best price
Solar Death Ray
$13.99
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Thread
$19.99
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FAQ

Is the Solar Death Ray or Thread more overstable?

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

Should a beginner pick the Solar Death Ray or Thread?

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 Thread?

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

Which is cheaper, the Solar Death Ray or Thread?

The Solar Death Ray is cheaper, starting around $13.99 vs $19.99.

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Doomsday Discs Solar Death Ray vs Hooligan Discs Thread: Flight N