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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 SportsMagicPutt & Approach2/3/-1/0
Inside The CircleMercuryPutt & Approach2/3/-1/0

Magic vs Mercury

These 2 putt & approachs share the same flight numbers - the deciding factors are plastic selection, price, and availability.

Key differences

Diameter21 vs 21.1 cm (-0.1)Height2.1 vs 2 cm (+0.1)PlasticsMagic 36 vs Mercury 0PriceMagic is cheaper ($4.00 less)

Flight Paths

Overhead view · right-hand backhand

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Gateway Disc SportsMagicPutt & Approach
Inside The CircleMercuryPutt & Approach
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Magic
2
Mercury
2
GlideStays aloft
Magic
3
Mercury
3
TurnHigh-speed bend
Magic
-1
Mercury
-1
FadeLow-speed hook
Magic
0
Mercury
0
Specifications
Spec
Gateway Disc Sports
Magic
Inside The Circle
Mercury
Flight rating
2/3/-1/0
2/3/-1/0
Stability
Understable (-1)
Understable (-1)
Beginner score
66/100
66/100
Est. carry
214 ft
214 ft
Type
Putt & Approach
Putt & Approach
Recommended skill≠
Beginner, Everyone
Everyone
Diameter≠
21 cm
21.1 cm
Height≠
2.1 cm
2 cm
Rim depth
1.5 cm
1.5 cm
Rim width
1 cm
1 cm
Max weight≠
174 g
176 g
Bead≠
Beadless
Beaded
Plastics≠
36view on disc page →
0
PDGA Approved≠
Yes
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from≠
$11.99
$15.99
The Verdict

Magic or Mercury?

The Magic and Mercury fly almost identically (2/3/-1/0). Go with the Magic - it offers more plastic and weight options (36 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.

Magic: UnderstableMercury: Understable
Where to buy
Best price
Magic
$11.99
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Mercury
$15.99
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FAQ

Is the Magic or Mercury more overstable?

They are equally stable (both -1) - turn -1/-1, fade 0/0.

Should a beginner pick the Magic or Mercury?

Both rate the same for beginners (66/100). Pick by feel and price.

What is the difference between the Magic and Mercury?

The Magic and Mercury fly almost identically (2/3/-1/0). Go with the Magic - it offers more plastic and weight options (36 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.

Which is cheaper, the Magic or Mercury?

The Magic is cheaper, starting around $11.99 vs $15.99.

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Gateway Disc Sports Magic
Gateway Disc Sports
Magic
2 / 3 / -1 / 0
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Inside The Circle Mercury
Inside The Circle
Mercury
2 / 3 / -1 / 0
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