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 SportsMorningstarMidrange5/4/0/1
Legacy DiscsGaugeMidrange5/5/0/1
Morningstar vs Gauge
How Morningstar and Gauge compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.
Key differences
GlideMorningstar 4 vs Gauge 5Diameter21.7 vs 21.8 cm (-0.1)Height1.9 vs 2.2 cm (-0.3)Rim width1.3 vs 1.2 cm (+0.1)
Flight Paths
Overhead view · right-hand backhand
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Legacy DiscsGaugeMidrange Flight Numberslonger bar = more of that trait
Spec
Gateway Disc Sports
Morningstar
Flight rating≠
5/4/0/1
5/5/0/1
Stability
Overstable (+1)
Overstable (+1)
Beginner score≠
50/100
52/100
Recommended skill≠
Everyone
Beginner, Everyone
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Gateway Disc Sports
Morningstar
Flight rating≠5/4/0/1
StabilityOverstable (+1)
Beginner score≠50/100
Est. carry≠282 ft
TypeMidrange
Recommended skill≠Everyone
Diameter≠21.7 cm
Height≠1.9 cm
Rim depth≠1.3 cm
Rim width≠1.3 cm
Max weight180 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics0
PDGA Approved≠No
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Price from$13.99
Flight rating≠5/5/0/1
StabilityOverstable (+1)
Beginner score≠52/100
Est. carry≠290 ft
TypeMidrange
Recommended skill≠Beginner, Everyone
Diameter≠21.8 cm
Height≠2.2 cm
Rim depth≠1.4 cm
Rim width≠1.2 cm
Max weight180 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics0
PDGA Approved≠Yes
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Price from$13.99
The Verdict
Morningstar or Gauge?
Main difference: glide (Morningstar 4 vs Gauge 5). The Gauge floats and carries farther; the Morningstar holds its line better in wind.
Morningstar: OverstableGauge: Overstable
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FAQ
Is the Morningstar or Gauge more overstable?
They are equally stable (both +1) - turn 0/0, fade 1/1.
Should a beginner pick the Morningstar or Gauge?
A beginner is better off with the Gauge (beginner score 52/100 vs 50/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.
What is the difference between the Morningstar and Gauge?
Main difference: glide (Morningstar 4 vs Gauge 5). The Gauge floats and carries farther; the Morningstar holds its line better in wind.
Which is cheaper, the Morningstar or Gauge?
Both start around $13.99.
