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Exel SportsPuroFairway Driver7/6/-2/1
Lone Star DiscRio GrandeFairway Driver7/5/-2/1

Puro vs Rio Grande

How Puro and Rio Grande compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

GlidePuro 6 vs Rio Grande 5Diameter21.4 vs 21.1 cm (+0.3)Height2.1 vs 1.9 cm (+0.2)Rim width1.8 vs 1.7 cm (+0.1)PriceRio Grande is cheaper ($4.00 less)

Flight Paths

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Exel SportsPuroFairway Driver
Lone Star DiscRio GrandeFairway Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Puro
7
Rio Grande
7
GlideStays aloft
Puro
6
Rio Grande
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Puro
-2
Rio Grande
-2
FadeLow-speed hook
Puro
1
Rio Grande
1
Specifications
Spec
Exel Sports
Puro
Lone Star Disc
Rio Grande
Flight rating≠
7/6/-2/1
7/5/-2/1
Stability
Understable (-1)
Understable (-1)
Beginner score≠
59/100
57/100
Est. carry≠
338 ft
330 ft
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill≠
Beginner
Intermediate, Advanced
Diameter≠
21.4 cm
21.1 cm
Height≠
2.1 cm
1.9 cm
Rim depth≠
1.8 cm
1.2 cm
Rim width≠
1.8 cm
1.7 cm
Max weight≠
171 g
175 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
0
PDGA Approved
No
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from≠
$21.99
$17.99
The Verdict

Puro or Rio Grande?

Main difference: glide (Puro 6 vs Rio Grande 5). The Puro floats and carries farther; the Rio Grande holds its line better in wind.

Puro: UnderstableRio Grande: Understable
Where to buy
Puro
$21.99
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Best price
Rio Grande
$17.99
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FAQ

Is the Puro or Rio Grande more overstable?

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

Should a beginner pick the Puro or Rio Grande?

A beginner is better off with the Puro (beginner score 59/100 vs 57/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Puro and Rio Grande?

Main difference: glide (Puro 6 vs Rio Grande 5). The Puro floats and carries farther; the Rio Grande holds its line better in wind.

Which is cheaper, the Puro or Rio Grande?

The Rio Grande is cheaper, starting around $17.99 vs $21.99.

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Exel Sports Puro
Exel Sports
Puro
7 / 6 / -2 / 1
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Lone Star Disc Rio Grande
Lone Star Disc
Rio Grande
7 / 5 / -2 / 1
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