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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Dynamic DiscsContenderFairway Driver9/6/-1/1
Lone Star DiscLariatFairway Driver9/5/-1/1
Contender vs Lariat
How Contender and Lariat compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.
Key differences
GlideContender 6 vs Lariat 5Height1.8 vs 1.7 cm (+0.1)PriceLariat is cheaper ($1.00 less)
Flight Paths
Overhead view · right-hand backhand
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Lone Star DiscLariatFairway Driver Flight Numberslonger bar = more of that trait
Flight rating≠
9/6/-1/1
9/5/-1/1
Stability
Stable (+0)
Stable (+0)
Beginner score≠
48/100
46/100
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill≠
Intermediate, Advanced
Everyone
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Flight rating≠9/6/-1/1
StabilityStable (+0)
Beginner score≠48/100
Est. carry≠378 ft
TypeFairway Driver
Recommended skill≠Intermediate, Advanced
Diameter21.1 cm
Height≠1.8 cm
Rim depth1.1 cm
Rim width2 cm
Max weight≠173 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics0
PDGA ApprovedNo
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Price from≠$18.99
Flight rating≠9/5/-1/1
StabilityStable (+0)
Beginner score≠46/100
Est. carry≠370 ft
TypeFairway Driver
Recommended skill≠Everyone
Diameter21.1 cm
Height≠1.7 cm
Rim depth1.1 cm
Rim width2 cm
Max weight≠175 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics0
PDGA ApprovedNo
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Price from≠$17.99
The Verdict
Contender or Lariat?
Main difference: glide (Contender 6 vs Lariat 5). The Contender floats and carries farther; the Lariat holds its line better in wind.
Contender: StableLariat: Stable
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FAQ
Is the Contender or Lariat more overstable?
They are equally stable (both +0) - turn -1/-1, fade 1/1.
Should a beginner pick the Contender or Lariat?
A beginner is better off with the Contender (beginner score 48/100 vs 46/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.
What is the difference between the Contender and Lariat?
Main difference: glide (Contender 6 vs Lariat 5). The Contender floats and carries farther; the Lariat holds its line better in wind.
Which is cheaper, the Contender or Lariat?
The Lariat is cheaper, starting around $17.99 vs $18.99.
