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Exel SportsPuroFairway Driver7/6/-2/1
Mint DiscsSalamanderFairway Driver6/6/-2/1

Puro vs Salamander

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

Key differences

SpeedPuro 7 vs Salamander 6Diameter21.4 vs 21.2 cm (+0.2)Height2.1 vs 1.8 cm (+0.3)Rim width1.8 vs 1.7 cm (+0.1)PriceSalamander is cheaper ($3.99 less)

Flight Paths

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Exel SportsPuroFairway Driver
Mint DiscsSalamanderFairway Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Puro
7
Salamander
6
GlideStays aloft
Puro
6
Salamander
6
TurnHigh-speed bend
Puro
-2
Salamander
-2
FadeLow-speed hook
Puro
1
Salamander
1
Specifications
Spec
Exel Sports
Puro
Mint Discs
Salamander
Flight rating
7/6/-2/1
6/6/-2/1
Stability
Understable (-1)
Understable (-1)
Beginner score
59/100
62/100
Est. carry
338 ft
318 ft
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill
Beginner
Everyone
Diameter
21.4 cm
21.2 cm
Height
2.1 cm
1.8 cm
Rim depth
1.8 cm
1.4 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
$18.00
The Verdict

Puro or Salamander?

Main difference: speed (Puro 7 vs Salamander 6). The Puro has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Salamander is easier to control.

Puro: UnderstableSalamander: Understable
Where to buy
Puro
$21.99
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Best price
Salamander
$18.00
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FAQ

Is the Puro or Salamander more overstable?

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

Should a beginner pick the Puro or Salamander?

A beginner is better off with the Salamander (beginner score 62/100 vs 59/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Puro and Salamander?

Main difference: speed (Puro 7 vs Salamander 6). The Puro has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Salamander is easier to control.

Which is cheaper, the Puro or Salamander?

The Salamander is cheaper, starting around $18.00 vs $21.99.

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Exel Sports Puro vs Mint Discs Salamander: Flight Numbers Compare