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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
DiscraftHeatFairway Driver9/6/-3/1

Oxygen vs Heat

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

Key differences

Height1.6 vs 2.1 cm (-0.5)Rim width2.1 vs 1.9 cm (+0.2)PlasticsHeat 40 vs Oxygen 0PriceHeat is cheaper ($8.00 less)

Flight Paths

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Essential DiscsOxygenFairway Driver
DiscraftHeatFairway Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Oxygen
9
Heat
9
GlideStays aloft
Oxygen
6
Heat
6
TurnHigh-speed bend
Oxygen
-3
Heat
-3
FadeLow-speed hook
Oxygen
1
Heat
1
Specifications
Spec
Essential Discs
Oxygen
Discraft
Heat
Flight rating
9/6/-3/1
9/6/-3/1
Stability
Very understable (-2)
Very understable (-2)
Beginner score
58/100
58/100
Est. carry
378 ft
378 ft
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill≠
Not listed
Beginner
Diameter≠
21.2 cm
21.1 cm
Height≠
1.6 cm
2.1 cm
Rim depth
1.2 cm
1.2 cm
Rim width≠
2.1 cm
1.9 cm
Max weight≠
175 g
177 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics≠
0
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PDGA Approved
No
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from≠
$19.99
$11.99
The Verdict

Oxygen or Heat?

The Oxygen and Heat fly almost identically (9/6/-3/1). Go with the Heat - it offers more plastic and weight options (40 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.

Oxygen: Very understableHeat: Very understable
Where to buy
Oxygen
$19.99
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Best price
Heat
$11.99
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FAQ

Is the Oxygen or Heat more overstable?

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

Should a beginner pick the Oxygen or Heat?

Both rate the same for beginners (58/100). Pick by feel and price.

What is the difference between the Oxygen and Heat?

The Oxygen and Heat fly almost identically (9/6/-3/1). Go with the Heat - it offers more plastic and weight options (40 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.

Which is cheaper, the Oxygen or Heat?

The Heat is cheaper, starting around $11.99 vs $19.99.

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Essential Discs Oxygen
Essential Discs
Oxygen
9 / 6 / -3 / 1
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Discraft Heat
Discraft
Heat
9 / 6 / -3 / 1
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Essential Discs Oxygen vs Discraft Heat: Flight Numbers Compared