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Gateway Disc SportsAuraDistance Driver12/6/-2/1
Gateway Disc SportsJourneyDistance Driver11.5/6/-2/1

Aura vs Journey

How Aura and Journey compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

SpeedAura 12 vs Journey 11.5Height1.5 vs 1.9 cm (-0.4)

Flight Paths

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Gateway Disc SportsAuraDistance Driver
Gateway Disc SportsJourneyDistance Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Aura
12
Journey
11.5
GlideStays aloft
Aura
6
Journey
6
TurnHigh-speed bend
Aura
-2
Journey
-2
FadeLow-speed hook
Aura
1
Journey
1
Specifications
Spec
Gateway Disc Sports
Aura
Gateway Disc Sports
Journey
Flight rating
12/6/-2/1
11.5/6/-2/1
Stability
Understable (-1)
Understable (-1)
Beginner score
45/100
46/100
Est. carry
438 ft
428 ft
Type
Distance Driver
Distance Driver
Recommended skill
Intermediate, Advanced
Intermediate, Advanced
Diameter
21.2 cm
21.2 cm
Height
1.5 cm
1.9 cm
Rim depth
1.1 cm
1.1 cm
Rim width
2.3 cm
2.2 cm
Max weight
176 g
176 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
0
PDGA Approved
No
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
$15.99
$15.99
The Verdict

Aura or Journey?

Main difference: speed (Aura 12 vs Journey 11.5). The Aura has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Journey is easier to control.

Aura: UnderstableJourney: Understable
Where to buy
Aura
$15.99
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Journey
$15.99
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FAQ

Is the Aura or Journey more overstable?

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

Should a beginner pick the Aura or Journey?

A beginner is better off with the Journey (beginner score 46/100 vs 45/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Aura and Journey?

Main difference: speed (Aura 12 vs Journey 11.5). The Aura has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Journey is easier to control.

Which is cheaper, the Aura or Journey?

Both start around $15.99.

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Gateway Disc Sports Aura vs Gateway Disc Sports Journey: Flight N