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Gateway Disc SportsSpearFairway Driver9/6/-2/1
Gateway Disc SportsAssassinFairway Driver9/6/-1.5/1

Spear vs Assassin

How Spear and Assassin compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

TurnSpear -2 vs Assassin -1.5Diameter21.2 vs 21 cm (+0.2)Height1.4 vs 1.9 cm (-0.5)Rim width2 vs 1.9 cm (+0.1)PlasticsAssassin 17 vs Spear 12PriceSpear is cheaper ($2.00 less)

Flight Paths

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Gateway Disc SportsSpearFairway Driver
Gateway Disc SportsAssassinFairway Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Spear
9
Assassin
9
GlideStays aloft
Spear
6
Assassin
6
TurnHigh-speed bend
Spear
-2
Assassin
-1.5
FadeLow-speed hook
Spear
1
Assassin
1
Specifications
Spec
Gateway Disc Sports
Spear
Gateway Disc Sports
Assassin
Flight rating
9/6/-2/1
9/6/-1.5/1
Stability
Understable (-1)
Understable (-0.5)
Beginner score
53/100
51/100
Est. carry
378 ft
378 ft
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill
Beginner, Everyone
Everyone
Diameter
21.2 cm
21 cm
Height
1.4 cm
1.9 cm
Rim depth
1.1 cm
1.1 cm
Rim width
2 cm
1.9 cm
Max weight
176 g
176 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
PDGA Approved
Yes
Yes
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
$13.99
$15.99
The Verdict

Spear or Assassin?

Main difference: turn (Spear -2 vs Assassin -1.5). The Spear turns over more easily (better for less power or turnover shots); the Assassin resists turn and holds a hyzer.

Spear: UnderstableAssassin: Understable
Where to buy
Best price
Spear
$13.99
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Assassin
$15.99
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FAQ

Is the Spear or Assassin more overstable?

The Assassin is more overstable (stability -0.5 vs -1). It resists turning and fades harder.

Should a beginner pick the Spear or Assassin?

A beginner is better off with the Spear (beginner score 53/100 vs 51/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Spear and Assassin?

Main difference: turn (Spear -2 vs Assassin -1.5). The Spear turns over more easily (better for less power or turnover shots); the Assassin resists turn and holds a hyzer.

Which is cheaper, the Spear or Assassin?

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

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Gateway Disc Sports Spear vs Gateway Disc Sports Assassin: Flight