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Gateway Disc SportsJourneyDistance Driver11.5/6/-2/1
Gateway Disc SportsAuraDistance Driver12/6/-2/1
Journey vs Aura
How Journey and Aura compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.
Key differences
SpeedJourney 11.5 vs Aura 12Height1.9 vs 1.5 cm (+0.4)
Flight Paths
Overhead view · right-hand backhand
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Gateway Disc SportsJourneyDistance Driver Gateway Disc SportsAuraDistance Driver Flight Numberslonger bar = more of that trait
Spec
Gateway Disc Sports
Journey
Flight rating≠
11.5/6/-2/1
12/6/-2/1
Stability
Understable (-1)
Understable (-1)
Beginner score≠
46/100
45/100
Type
Distance Driver
Distance Driver
Recommended skill
Intermediate, Advanced
Intermediate, Advanced
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 skillIntermediate, Advanced
Diameter21.2 cm
Height≠1.9 cm
Rim depth1.1 cm
Rim width≠2.2 cm
Max weight176 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics0
PDGA ApprovedNo
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Price from$15.99
Flight rating≠12/6/-2/1
StabilityUnderstable (-1)
Beginner score≠45/100
Est. carry≠438 ft
TypeDistance Driver
Recommended skillIntermediate, Advanced
Diameter21.2 cm
Height≠1.5 cm
Rim depth1.1 cm
Rim width≠2.3 cm
Max weight176 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics0
PDGA ApprovedNo
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Price from$15.99
The Verdict
Journey or Aura?
Main difference: speed (Journey 11.5 vs Aura 12). The Aura has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Journey is easier to control.
Journey: UnderstableAura: Understable
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FAQ
Is the Journey or Aura more overstable?
They are equally stable (both -1) - turn -2/-2, fade 1/1.
Should a beginner pick the Journey or Aura?
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 Journey and Aura?
Main difference: speed (Journey 11.5 vs Aura 12). The Aura has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Journey is easier to control.
Which is cheaper, the Journey or Aura?
Both start around $15.99.
