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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 TurnDrifterFairway Driver9/4/-1/2
Goliath DiscsArkFairway Driver9/4/-1/2

Drifter vs Ark

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

Key differences

Height1.7 vs 2 cm (-0.3)

Flight Paths

Overhead view · right-hand backhand

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Full TurnDrifterFairway DriverOut of Production
Goliath DiscsArkFairway Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Drifter
9
Ark
9
GlideStays aloft
Drifter
4
Ark
4
TurnHigh-speed bend
Drifter
-1
Ark
-1
FadeLow-speed hook
Drifter
2
Ark
2
Specifications
Spec
Full Turn
Drifter
Goliath Discs
Ark
Flight rating
9/4/-1/2
9/4/-1/2
Stability
Stable (+1)
Stable (+1)
Beginner score
40/100
40/100
Est. carry
362 ft
362 ft
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill≠
Intermediate, Everyone
Intermediate, Advanced
Diameter≠
21.1 cm
21.2 cm
Height≠
1.7 cm
2 cm
Rim depth
1.2 cm
1.2 cm
Rim width
1.9 cm
1.9 cm
Max weight≠
175.1 g
176 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
0
PDGA Approved
No
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Production status≠
Out of production
In production
Price from≠
Not listed
$19.99
The Verdict

Drifter or Ark?

The Drifter and Ark fly almost identically (9/4/-1/2). Choose the Drifter for far more plastic and weight options (0 blends) and easier availability; choose the Ark to spend less.

Drifter: StableArk: Stable
Where to buy
Drifter
See retailer
Out of production
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Ark
$19.99
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FAQ

Is the Drifter or Ark more overstable?

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

Should a beginner pick the Drifter or Ark?

Both rate the same for beginners (40/100). Pick by feel and price.

What is the difference between the Drifter and Ark?

The Drifter and Ark fly almost identically (9/4/-1/2). Choose the Drifter for far more plastic and weight options (0 blends) and easier availability; choose the Ark to spend less.

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Full Turn Drifter
Full Turn
Drifter
9 / 4 / -1 / 2
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Goliath Discs Ark
Goliath Discs
Ark
9 / 4 / -1 / 2
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