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✕ Gateway Disc Sports Morningstar Midrange 5/4/0/1
✕ Thought Space Athletics Pathfinder Midrange 5/5/0/1
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How Morningstar and Pathfinder compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.
Key differences Glide Morningstar 4 vs Pathfinder 5 Diameter 21.7 vs 21.5 cm (+0.2) Height 1.9 vs 1.7 cm (+0.2) Plastics Pathfinder 12 vs Morningstar 0 Price Morningstar is cheaper ($9.00 less)
Flight Paths Overhead view · right-hand backhand
0 100 200 300 400 500 Distance (ft) Fade / Turn Left Right Forehand
Slower Normal Faster
Morningstar 282 ft Pathfinder 290 ft Tap a disc to show or hide its path. Estimated from flight numbers.
✕ ✕ Flight Numbers longer bar = more of that trait
Spec
Gateway Disc Sports
Morningstar
Thought Space Athletics
Pathfinder
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, Intermediate, Advanced, Everyone
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Gateway Disc Sports
Morningstar
cheapest Flight rating≠ 5 / 4 / 0 / 1
Stability Overstable (+1)
Beginner score≠ 50/100
Est. carry≠ 282 ft
Type Midrange
Recommended skill≠ Everyone
Diameter≠ 21.7 cm
Height≠ 1.9 cm
Rim depth 1.3 cm
Rim width≠ 1.3 cm
Max weight≠ 180 g
Bead Beadless
Plastics≠ 0
PDGA Approved≠ No
On Amazon Not on Amazon
Price from≠ $13.99
Thought Space Athletics
Pathfinder
Flight rating≠ 5 / 5 / 0 / 1
Stability Overstable (+1)
Beginner score≠ 52/100
Est. carry≠ 290 ft
Type Midrange
Recommended skill≠ Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Everyone
Diameter≠ 21.5 cm
Height≠ 1.7 cm
Rim depth 1.3 cm
Rim width≠ 1.4 cm
Max weight≠ 178 g
Bead Beadless
Plastics≠ 12
PDGA Approved≠ Yes
On Amazon Not on Amazon
Price from≠ $22.99
The Verdict
Morningstar or Pathfinder? Main difference: glide (Morningstar 4 vs Pathfinder 5). The Pathfinder floats and carries farther; the Morningstar holds its line better in wind.
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FAQ Is the Morningstar or Pathfinder more overstable? They are equally stable (both +1) - turn 0/0, fade 1/1.
Should a beginner pick the Morningstar or Pathfinder? A beginner is better off with the Pathfinder (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 Pathfinder? Main difference: glide (Morningstar 4 vs Pathfinder 5). The Pathfinder floats and carries farther; the Morningstar holds its line better in wind.
Which is cheaper, the Morningstar or Pathfinder? The Morningstar is cheaper, starting around $13.99 vs $22.99.
