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 DiscsPatrolMidrange5/5/-3/1
Mint DiscsLobsterMidrange5/5/-3/1

Patrol vs Lobster

These 2 midranges share the same flight numbers - the deciding factors are plastic selection, price, and availability.

Key differences

Diameter21.7 vs 21.5 cm (+0.2)Height1.6 vs 1.8 cm (-0.2)

Flight Paths

Overhead view · right-hand backhand

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Dynamic DiscsPatrolMidrangeOut of Production
Mint DiscsLobsterMidrange
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Patrol
5
Lobster
5
GlideStays aloft
Patrol
5
Lobster
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Patrol
-3
Lobster
-3
FadeLow-speed hook
Patrol
1
Lobster
1
Specifications
Spec
Dynamic Discs
Patrol
Mint Discs
Lobster
Flight rating
5/5/-3/1
5/5/-3/1
Stability
Understable (-2)
Understable (-2)
Beginner score
67/100
67/100
Est. carry
290 ft
290 ft
Type
Midrange
Midrange
Recommended skill
Beginner, Everyone
Everyone
Diameter
21.7 cm
21.5 cm
Height
1.6 cm
1.8 cm
Rim depth
1.2 cm
1.3 cm
Rim width
1.4 cm
1.4 cm
Max weight
180.1 g
178 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
0
PDGA Approved
Yes
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Production status
Out of production
In production
Price from
Not listed
$19.99
The Verdict

Patrol or Lobster?

The Patrol and Lobster fly almost identically (5/5/-3/1). Choose the Patrol for far more plastic and weight options (0 blends) and easier availability; choose the Lobster to spend less.

Patrol: UnderstableLobster: Understable
Where to buy
Patrol
See retailer
Out of production
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Lobster
$19.99
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FAQ

Is the Patrol or Lobster more overstable?

They are equally stable (both -2) - turn -3/-3, fade 1/1.

Should a beginner pick the Patrol or Lobster?

Both rate the same for beginners (67/100). Pick by feel and price.

What is the difference between the Patrol and Lobster?

The Patrol and Lobster fly almost identically (5/5/-3/1). Choose the Patrol for far more plastic and weight options (0 blends) and easier availability; choose the Lobster to spend less.

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Dynamic Discs Patrol vs Mint Discs Lobster: Flight Numbers Compar