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

Chromium vs Solar Death Ray

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

Key differences

SpeedChromium 9 vs Solar Death Ray 8Diameter21.2 vs 21 cm (+0.2)Height1.8 vs 1.7 cm (+0.1)Rim width1.7 vs 1.9 cm (-0.2)

Flight Paths

Overhead view · right-hand backhand

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Element DiscsChromiumFairway DriverOut of Production
Doomsday DiscsSolar Death RayFairway Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Chromium
9
Solar Death Ray
8
GlideStays aloft
Chromium
5
Solar Death Ray
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Chromium
-1
Solar Death Ray
-1
FadeLow-speed hook
Chromium
1
Solar Death Ray
1
Specifications
Spec
Element Discs
Chromium
Doomsday Discs
Solar Death Ray
Flight rating
9/5/-1/1
8/5/-1/1
Stability
Stable (+0)
Stable (+0)
Beginner score
46/100
49/100
Est. carry
370 ft
350 ft
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Everyone
Everyone
Diameter
21.2 cm
21 cm
Height
1.8 cm
1.7 cm
Rim depth
1.2 cm
1.3 cm
Rim width
1.7 cm
1.9 cm
Max weight
176 g
173 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
0
PDGA Approved
No
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Production status
Out of production
In production
Price from
Not listed
$13.99
The Verdict

Chromium or Solar Death Ray?

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

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

Is the Chromium or Solar Death Ray more overstable?

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

Should a beginner pick the Chromium or Solar Death Ray?

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 Chromium and Solar Death Ray?

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

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Element Discs Chromium vs Doomsday Discs Solar Death Ray: Flight