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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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Full TurnCruiseDistance Driver13/5/-3/2
DGATempestDistance Driver13/5/-3/2

Cruise vs Tempest

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

Key differences

PriceCruise is cheaper ($2.00 less)

Flight Paths

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Full TurnCruiseDistance Driver
DGATempestDistance Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Cruise
13
Tempest
13
GlideStays aloft
Cruise
5
Tempest
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Cruise
-3
Tempest
-3
FadeLow-speed hook
Cruise
2
Tempest
2
Specifications
Spec
Full Turn
Cruise
DGA
Tempest
Flight rating
13/5/-3/2
13/5/-3/2
Stability
Understable (-1)
Understable (-1)
Beginner score
41/100
41/100
Est. carry
450 ft
450 ft
Type
Distance Driver
Distance Driver
Recommended skill
Intermediate, Advanced
Everyone
Diameter
21.1 cm
21.1 cm
Height
1.6 cm
1.7 cm
Rim depth
1.1 cm
1.1 cm
Rim width
2.3 cm
2.3 cm
Max weight
173 g
173 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
0
PDGA Approved
No
Yes
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
$15.99
$17.99
The Verdict

Cruise or Tempest?

The Cruise and Tempest fly almost identically (13/5/-3/2). Go with the Cruise - it offers more plastic and weight options (0 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.

Cruise: UnderstableTempest: Understable
Where to buy
Best price
Cruise
$15.99
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Tempest
$17.99
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FAQ

Is the Cruise or Tempest more overstable?

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

Should a beginner pick the Cruise or Tempest?

Both rate the same for beginners (41/100). Pick by feel and price.

What is the difference between the Cruise and Tempest?

The Cruise and Tempest fly almost identically (13/5/-3/2). Go with the Cruise - it offers more plastic and weight options (0 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.

Which is cheaper, the Cruise or Tempest?

The Cruise is cheaper, starting around $15.99 vs $17.99.

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