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Essential DiscsRainFairway Driver8/5/0/2
MVP Disc SportsVoltFairway Driver8/5/-0.5/2

Rain vs Volt

How Rain and Volt compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

TurnRain 0 vs Volt -0.5Diameter21.3 vs 21.1 cm (+0.2)Rim width1.9 vs 2 cm (-0.1)PlasticsVolt 16 vs Rain 0AvailabilityVolt is on Amazon; Rain is notPriceVolt is cheaper ($8.04 less)

Flight Paths

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Essential DiscsRainFairway Driver
MVP Disc SportsVoltFairway Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Rain
8
Volt
8
GlideStays aloft
Rain
5
Volt
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Rain
0
Volt
-0.5
FadeLow-speed hook
Rain
2
Volt
2
Specifications
Spec
Essential Discs
Rain
MVP Disc Sports
Volt
Flight rating
8/5/0/2
8/5/-0.5/2
Stability
Overstable (+2)
Overstable (+1.5)
Beginner score
40/100
42/100
Est. carry
350 ft
350 ft
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill
Intermediate, Advanced
Intermediate
Diameter
21.3 cm
21.1 cm
Height
1.7 cm
1.6 cm
Rim depth
1.2 cm
1.1 cm
Rim width
1.9 cm
2 cm
Max weight
164 g
175 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
PDGA Approved
No
Yes
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Yes
Price from
$21.99
$13.95
The Verdict

Rain or Volt?

Main difference: turn (Rain 0 vs Volt -0.5). The Volt turns over more easily (better for less power or turnover shots); the Rain resists turn and holds a hyzer.

Rain: OverstableVolt: Overstable
Where to buy
Rain
$21.99
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Best price
Volt
$13.95

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FAQ

Is the Rain or Volt more overstable?

The Rain is more overstable (stability +2 vs +1.5). It resists turning and fades harder.

Should a beginner pick the Rain or Volt?

A beginner is better off with the Volt (beginner score 42/100 vs 40/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Rain and Volt?

Main difference: turn (Rain 0 vs Volt -0.5). The Volt turns over more easily (better for less power or turnover shots); the Rain resists turn and holds a hyzer.

Which is cheaper, the Rain or Volt?

The Volt is cheaper, starting around $13.95 vs $21.99.

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Essential Discs Rain vs MVP Disc Sports Volt: Flight Numbers Comp