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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Gateway Disc SportsApexDistance Driver11.5/6/-1/2
InnovaRacerDistance Driver12/6/-1/2
Apex vs Racer
How Apex and Racer compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.
Key differences
SpeedApex 11.5 vs Racer 12Diameter21.5 vs 21.1 cm (+0.4)Height1.9 vs 1.6 cm (+0.3)
Flight Paths
Overhead view · right-hand backhand
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Gateway Disc SportsApexDistance Driver InnovaRacerDistance Driver Flight Numberslonger bar = more of that trait
Flight rating≠
11.5/6/-1/2
12/6/-1/2
Stability
Stable (+1)
Stable (+1)
Beginner score≠
37/100
36/100
Type
Distance Driver
Distance Driver
Recommended skill≠
Everyone
Intermediate, Advanced
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from≠
Not listed
$15.99
Flight rating≠11.5/6/-1/2
StabilityStable (+1)
Beginner score≠37/100
Est. carry≠428 ft
TypeDistance Driver
Recommended skill≠Everyone
Diameter≠21.5 cm
Height≠1.9 cm
Rim depth≠1.1 cm
Rim width2.3 cm
Max weight≠178.5 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics0
PDGA Approved≠Yes
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Price from≠Not listed
Flight rating≠12/6/-1/2
StabilityStable (+1)
Beginner score≠36/100
Est. carry≠438 ft
TypeDistance Driver
Recommended skill≠Intermediate, Advanced
Diameter≠21.1 cm
Height≠1.6 cm
Rim depth≠1.2 cm
Rim width2.3 cm
Max weight≠173 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics0
PDGA Approved≠No
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Price from≠$15.99
The Verdict
Apex or Racer?
Main difference: speed (Apex 11.5 vs Racer 12). The Racer has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Apex is easier to control.
Apex: StableRacer: Stable
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FAQ
Is the Apex or Racer more overstable?
They are equally stable (both +1) - turn -1/-1, fade 2/2.
Should a beginner pick the Apex or Racer?
A beginner is better off with the Apex (beginner score 37/100 vs 36/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.
What is the difference between the Apex and Racer?
Main difference: speed (Apex 11.5 vs Racer 12). The Racer has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Apex is easier to control.
