Compare Disc Golf Discs
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
X-COMVolansFairway Driver9/5/-1/2
Drifter vs Volans
How Drifter and Volans compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.
Key differences
GlideDrifter 4 vs Volans 5
Flight Paths
Overhead view · right-hand backhand
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Full TurnDrifterFairway DriverOut of Production Flight Numberslonger bar = more of that trait
Flight rating≠
9/4/-1/2
9/5/-1/2
Stability
Stable (+1)
Stable (+1)
Beginner score≠
40/100
42/100
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill≠
Intermediate, Everyone
Everyone
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Production status≠
Out of production
In production
Price from≠
Not listed
$16.99
Flight rating≠9/4/-1/2
StabilityStable (+1)
Beginner score≠40/100
Est. carry≠362 ft
TypeFairway Driver
Recommended skill≠Intermediate, Everyone
Diameter≠21.1 cm
Height1.7 cm
Rim depth1.2 cm
Rim width≠1.9 cm
Max weight≠175.1 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics0
PDGA ApprovedNo
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Production status≠Out of production
Price from≠Not listed
Flight rating≠9/5/-1/2
StabilityStable (+1)
Beginner score≠42/100
Est. carry≠370 ft
TypeFairway Driver
Recommended skill≠Everyone
Diameter≠21.2 cm
Height1.7 cm
Rim depth1.2 cm
Rim width≠1.8 cm
Max weight≠163 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics0
PDGA ApprovedNo
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Production status≠In production
Price from≠$16.99
The Verdict
Drifter or Volans?
Main difference: glide (Drifter 4 vs Volans 5). The Volans floats and carries farther; the Drifter holds its line better in wind.
Drifter: StableVolans: Stable
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FAQ
Is the Drifter or Volans more overstable?
They are equally stable (both +1) - turn -1/-1, fade 2/2.
Should a beginner pick the Drifter or Volans?
A beginner is better off with the Volans (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 Volans?
Main difference: glide (Drifter 4 vs Volans 5). The Volans floats and carries farther; the Drifter holds its line better in wind.
