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 SportsJourneyDistance Driver11.5/6/-2/1
Doomsday DiscsFamineDistance Driver12/5/-2/1
Journey vs Famine
How Journey and Famine compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.
Key differences
SpeedJourney 11.5 vs Famine 12GlideJourney 6 vs Famine 5Height1.9 vs 1.7 cm (+0.2)PlasticsFamine 14 vs Journey 0PriceFamine is cheaper ($2.00 less)
Flight Paths
Overhead view · right-hand backhand
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Gateway Disc SportsJourneyDistance Driver Doomsday DiscsFamineDistance Driver Flight Numberslonger bar = more of that trait
Spec
Gateway Disc Sports
Journey
Flight rating≠
11.5/6/-2/1
12/5/-2/1
Stability
Understable (-1)
Understable (-1)
Beginner score≠
46/100
42/100
Type
Distance Driver
Distance Driver
Recommended skill≠
Intermediate, Advanced
Beginner, Intermediate, Everyone
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Gateway Disc Sports
Journey
Flight rating≠11.5/6/-2/1
StabilityUnderstable (-1)
Beginner score≠46/100
Est. carry≠428 ft
TypeDistance Driver
Recommended skill≠Intermediate, Advanced
Diameter≠21.2 cm
Height≠1.9 cm
Rim depth≠1.1 cm
Rim width2.2 cm
Max weight176 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics≠0
PDGA ApprovedNo
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Price from≠$15.99
Flight rating≠12/5/-2/1
StabilityUnderstable (-1)
Beginner score≠42/100
Est. carry≠430 ft
TypeDistance Driver
Recommended skill≠Beginner, Intermediate, Everyone
Diameter≠21.1 cm
Height≠1.7 cm
Rim depth≠1.2 cm
Rim width2.2 cm
Max weight176 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics≠14
PDGA ApprovedNo
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Price from≠$13.99
The Verdict
Journey or Famine?
Main difference: glide (Journey 6 vs Famine 5). The Journey floats and carries farther; the Famine holds its line better in wind.
Journey: UnderstableFamine: Understable
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FAQ
Is the Journey or Famine more overstable?
They are equally stable (both -1) - turn -2/-2, fade 1/1.
Should a beginner pick the Journey or Famine?
A beginner is better off with the Journey (beginner score 46/100 vs 42/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.
What is the difference between the Journey and Famine?
Main difference: glide (Journey 6 vs Famine 5). The Journey floats and carries farther; the Famine holds its line better in wind.
Which is cheaper, the Journey or Famine?
The Famine is cheaper, starting around $13.99 vs $15.99.
