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✕ Gateway Disc Sports Illusion Distance Driver 12/5/-0.5/2.5
✕ Westside Discs Sword Distance Driver 12/5/-0.5/2
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How Illusion and Sword compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.
Key differences Fade Illusion 2.5 vs Sword 2 Diameter 21.4 vs 21.2 cm (+0.2) Height 1.5 vs 1.8 cm (-0.3) Rim width 2.1 vs 2.2 cm (-0.1) Plastics Sword 18 vs Illusion 9 Price Sword is cheaper ($5.00 less)
Flight Paths Overhead view · right-hand backhand
0 100 200 300 400 500 Distance (ft) Fade / Turn Left Right Forehand
Slower Normal Faster
Illusion 430 ft Sword 430 ft Tap a disc to show or hide its path. Estimated from flight numbers.
✕ Gateway Disc Sports Illusion Distance Driver ✕ Westside Discs Sword Distance Driver Flight Numbers longer bar = more of that trait
Spec
Gateway Disc Sports
Illusion
Flight rating≠
12 / 5 / -0.5 / 2.5
12 / 5 / -0.5 / 2
Stability≠
Overstable (+2)
Stable (+1.5)
Beginner score≠
29/100
31/100
Type
Distance Driver
Distance Driver
Recommended skill≠
Advanced
Intermediate, Advanced
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Gateway Disc Sports
Illusion
Flight rating≠ 12 / 5 / -0.5 / 2.5
Stability≠ Overstable (+2)
Beginner score≠ 29/100
Est. carry 430 ft
Type Distance Driver
Recommended skill≠ Advanced
Diameter≠ 21.4 cm
Height≠ 1.5 cm
Rim depth≠ 1.1 cm
Rim width≠ 2.1 cm
Max weight≠ 177 g
Bead Beadless
Plastics≠ 9
PDGA Approved≠ Yes
On Amazon Not on Amazon
Price from≠ $15.99
Flight rating≠ 12 / 5 / -0.5 / 2
Stability≠ Stable (+1.5)
Beginner score≠ 31/100
Est. carry 430 ft
Type Distance Driver
Recommended skill≠ Intermediate, Advanced
Diameter≠ 21.2 cm
Height≠ 1.8 cm
Rim depth≠ 1.2 cm
Rim width≠ 2.2 cm
Max weight≠ 176 g
Bead Beadless
Plastics≠ 18
PDGA Approved≠ No
On Amazon Not on Amazon
Price from≠ $10.99
The Verdict
Illusion or Sword? Main difference: fade (Illusion 2.5 vs Sword 2). The Illusion fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the Sword finishes straighter.
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FAQ Is the Illusion or Sword more overstable? The Illusion is more overstable (stability +2 vs +1.5). It resists turning and fades harder.
Should a beginner pick the Illusion or Sword? A beginner is better off with the Sword (beginner score 31/100 vs 29/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.
What is the difference between the Illusion and Sword? Main difference: fade (Illusion 2.5 vs Sword 2). The Illusion fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the Sword finishes straighter.
Which is cheaper, the Illusion or Sword? The Sword is cheaper, starting around $10.99 vs $15.99.
