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Gateway Disc SportsSamuraiDistance Driver12.5/5/-2/1
Doomsday DiscsFamineDistance Driver12/5/-2/1

Samurai vs Famine

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

Key differences

SpeedSamurai 12.5 vs Famine 12Height1.8 vs 1.7 cm (+0.1)PlasticsFamine 14 vs Samurai 0PriceFamine is cheaper ($2.00 less)

Flight Paths

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Gateway Disc SportsSamuraiDistance Driver
Doomsday DiscsFamineDistance Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Samurai
12.5
Famine
12
GlideStays aloft
Samurai
5
Famine
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Samurai
-2
Famine
-2
FadeLow-speed hook
Samurai
1
Famine
1
Specifications
Spec
Gateway Disc Sports
Samurai
Doomsday Discs
Famine
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
Beginner, Intermediate, Everyone
Diameter
21.1 cm
21.1 cm
Height
1.8 cm
1.7 cm
Rim depth
1.2 cm
1.2 cm
Rim width
2.3 cm
2.2 cm
Max weight
175 g
176 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
PDGA Approved
Yes
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
$15.99
$13.99
The Verdict

Samurai or Famine?

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

Samurai: UnderstableFamine: Understable
Where to buy
Samurai
$15.99
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Best price
Famine
$13.99
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FAQ

Is the Samurai or Famine more overstable?

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

Should a beginner pick the Samurai or Famine?

A beginner is better off with the Famine (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 Famine?

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

Which is cheaper, the Samurai or Famine?

The Famine is cheaper, starting around $13.99 vs $15.99.

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