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

Cruise vs Katana

How Cruise and Katana compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

FadeCruise 2 vs Katana 3Height1.6 vs 1.8 cm (-0.2)Rim width2.3 vs 2.5 cm (-0.2)PlasticsKatana 21 vs Cruise 0PriceKatana is cheaper ($4.00 less)

Flight Paths

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Full TurnCruiseDistance Driver
InnovaKatanaDistance Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Cruise
13
Katana
13
GlideStays aloft
Cruise
5
Katana
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Cruise
-3
Katana
-3
FadeLow-speed hook
Cruise
2
Katana
3
Specifications
Spec
Full Turn
Cruise
Innova
Katana
Flight rating
13/5/-3/2
13/5/-3/3
Stability
Understable (-1)
Understable (+0)
Beginner score
41/100
37/100
Est. carry
450 ft
450 ft
Type
Distance Driver
Distance Driver
Recommended skill
Intermediate, Advanced
Intermediate, Advanced
Diameter
21.1 cm
21.2 cm
Height
1.6 cm
1.8 cm
Rim depth
1.1 cm
1.2 cm
Rim width
2.3 cm
2.5 cm
Max weight
173 g
175 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
PDGA Approved
No
Yes
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
$15.99
$11.99
The Verdict

Cruise or Katana?

Main difference: fade (Cruise 2 vs Katana 3). The Katana fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the Cruise finishes straighter.

Cruise: UnderstableKatana: Understable
Where to buy
Cruise
$15.99
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Best price
Katana
$11.99
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FAQ

Is the Cruise or Katana more overstable?

The Katana is more overstable (stability +0 vs -1). It resists turning and fades harder.

Should a beginner pick the Cruise or Katana?

A beginner is better off with the Cruise (beginner score 41/100 vs 37/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Cruise and Katana?

Main difference: fade (Cruise 2 vs Katana 3). The Katana fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the Cruise finishes straighter.

Which is cheaper, the Cruise or Katana?

The Katana is cheaper, starting around $11.99 vs $15.99.

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