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Full TurnDrifterFairway Driver9/4/-1/2
Prodigy DiscFX-3Fairway Driver9/4/-1.5/2

Drifter vs FX-3

How Drifter and FX-3 compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

TurnDrifter -1 vs FX-3 -1.5Height1.7 vs 1.8 cm (-0.1)

Flight Paths

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Full TurnDrifterFairway DriverOut of Production
Prodigy DiscFX-3Fairway Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Drifter
9
FX-3
9
GlideStays aloft
Drifter
4
FX-3
4
TurnHigh-speed bend
Drifter
-1
FX-3
-1.5
FadeLow-speed hook
Drifter
2
FX-3
2
Specifications
Spec
Full Turn
Drifter
Prodigy Disc
FX-3
Flight rating
9/4/-1/2
9/4/-1.5/2
Stability
Stable (+1)
Stable (+0.5)
Beginner score
40/100
42/100
Est. carry
362 ft
362 ft
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill
Intermediate, Everyone
Everyone
Diameter
21.1 cm
21.2 cm
Height
1.7 cm
1.8 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
$15.99
The Verdict

Drifter or FX-3?

Main difference: turn (Drifter -1 vs FX-3 -1.5). The FX-3 turns over more easily (better for less power or turnover shots); the Drifter resists turn and holds a hyzer.

Drifter: StableFX-3: Stable
Where to buy
Drifter
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Out of production
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FX-3
$15.99
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FAQ

Is the Drifter or FX-3 more overstable?

The Drifter is more overstable (stability +1 vs +0.5). It resists turning and fades harder.

Should a beginner pick the Drifter or FX-3?

A beginner is better off with the FX-3 (beginner score 42/100 vs 40/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Drifter and FX-3?

Main difference: turn (Drifter -1 vs FX-3 -1.5). The FX-3 turns over more easily (better for less power or turnover shots); the Drifter resists turn and holds a hyzer.

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Full Turn Drifter vs Prodigy Disc FX-3: Flight Numbers Compared