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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Essential DiscsOxygenFairway Driver9/6/-3/1
Dino DiscsPterodactylFairway Driver9/5/-3/1
Oxygen vs Pterodactyl
How Oxygen and Pterodactyl compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.
Key differences
GlideOxygen 6 vs Pterodactyl 5Height1.6 vs 2 cm (-0.4)Rim width2.1 vs 1.9 cm (+0.2)PricePterodactyl is cheaper ($5.00 less)
Flight Paths
Overhead view · right-hand backhand
Tap a disc to show or hide its path. Estimated from flight numbers.
Essential DiscsOxygenFairway Driver Flight Numberslonger bar = more of that trait
Flight rating≠
9/6/-3/1
9/5/-3/1
Stability
Very understable (-2)
Very understable (-2)
Beginner score≠
58/100
56/100
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill≠
Not listed
Beginner
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Flight rating≠9/6/-3/1
StabilityVery understable (-2)
Beginner score≠58/100
Est. carry≠378 ft
TypeFairway Driver
Recommended skill≠Not listed
Diameter≠21.2 cm
Height≠1.6 cm
Rim depth≠1.2 cm
Rim width≠2.1 cm
Max weight≠175 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics0
PDGA ApprovedNo
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Price from≠$19.99
Flight rating≠9/5/-3/1
StabilityVery understable (-2)
Beginner score≠56/100
Est. carry≠370 ft
TypeFairway Driver
Recommended skill≠Beginner
Diameter≠21.1 cm
Height≠2 cm
Rim depth≠1.1 cm
Rim width≠1.9 cm
Max weight≠129 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics0
PDGA ApprovedNo
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Price from≠$14.99
The Verdict
Oxygen or Pterodactyl?
Main difference: glide (Oxygen 6 vs Pterodactyl 5). The Oxygen floats and carries farther; the Pterodactyl holds its line better in wind.
Oxygen: Very understablePterodactyl: Very understable
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FAQ
Is the Oxygen or Pterodactyl more overstable?
They are equally stable (both -2) - turn -3/-3, fade 1/1.
Should a beginner pick the Oxygen or Pterodactyl?
A beginner is better off with the Oxygen (beginner score 58/100 vs 56/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.
What is the difference between the Oxygen and Pterodactyl?
Main difference: glide (Oxygen 6 vs Pterodactyl 5). The Oxygen floats and carries farther; the Pterodactyl holds its line better in wind.
Which is cheaper, the Oxygen or Pterodactyl?
The Pterodactyl is cheaper, starting around $14.99 vs $19.99.
