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Gateway Disc SportsSamuraiDistance Driver12.5/5/-2/1
Climo Disc GolfApogeeDistance Driver12/5/-2/1

Samurai vs Apogee

How Samurai and Apogee compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

SpeedSamurai 12.5 vs Apogee 12Height1.8 vs 1.6 cm (+0.2)

Flight Paths

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Gateway Disc SportsSamuraiDistance Driver
Climo Disc GolfApogeeDistance DriverOut of Production
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Samurai
12.5
Apogee
12
GlideStays aloft
Samurai
5
Apogee
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Samurai
-2
Apogee
-2
FadeLow-speed hook
Samurai
1
Apogee
1
Specifications
Spec
Gateway Disc Sports
Samurai
Climo Disc Golf
Apogee
Flight rating
12.5/5/-2/1
12/5/-2/1
Stability
Understable (-1)
Understable (-1)
Beginner score
41/100
42/100
Est. carry
440 ft
430 ft
Type
Distance Driver
Distance Driver
Recommended skill
Intermediate, Advanced
Intermediate, Advanced
Diameter
21.1 cm
21.1 cm
Height
1.8 cm
1.6 cm
Rim depth
1.2 cm
1.2 cm
Rim width
2.3 cm
2.3 cm
Max weight
175 g
175.1 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
0
PDGA Approved
Yes
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Production status
In production
Out of production
Price from
$15.99
Not listed
The Verdict

Samurai or Apogee?

Main difference: speed (Samurai 12.5 vs Apogee 12). The Samurai has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Apogee is easier to control.

Samurai: UnderstableApogee: Understable
Where to buy
Samurai
$15.99
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Apogee
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Out of production
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FAQ

Is the Samurai or Apogee more overstable?

They are equally stable (both -1) - turn -2/-2, fade 1/1.

Should a beginner pick the Samurai or Apogee?

A beginner is better off with the Apogee (beginner score 42/100 vs 41/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Samurai and Apogee?

Main difference: speed (Samurai 12.5 vs Apogee 12). The Samurai has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Apogee is easier to control.

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Gateway Disc Sports Samurai vs Climo Disc Golf Apogee: Flight Num