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 SportsSpearFairway Driver9/6/-2/1
Westside DiscsHatchetFairway Driver9/6/-2/1

Spear vs Hatchet

These 2 fairway drivers share the same flight numbers - the deciding factors are plastic selection, price, and availability.

Key differences

Diameter21.2 vs 21.3 cm (-0.1)Height1.4 vs 2 cm (-0.6)Rim width2 vs 1.9 cm (+0.1)PlasticsHatchet 20 vs Spear 12PriceHatchet is cheaper ($3.00 less)

Flight Paths

Overhead view · right-hand backhand

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Tap a disc to show or hide its path. Picks that share flight numbers are nudged apart so each one is visible. Estimated from flight numbers.

Gateway Disc SportsSpearFairway Driver
Westside DiscsHatchetFairway Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Spear
9
Hatchet
9
GlideStays aloft
Spear
6
Hatchet
6
TurnHigh-speed bend
Spear
-2
Hatchet
-2
FadeLow-speed hook
Spear
1
Hatchet
1
Specifications
Spec
Gateway Disc Sports
Spear
Westside Discs
Hatchet
Flight rating
9/6/-2/1
9/6/-2/1
Stability
Understable (-1)
Understable (-1)
Beginner score
53/100
53/100
Est. carry
378 ft
378 ft
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill
Beginner, Everyone
Beginner, Everyone
Diameter
21.2 cm
21.3 cm
Height
1.4 cm
2 cm
Rim depth
1.1 cm
1.2 cm
Rim width
2 cm
1.9 cm
Max weight
176 g
176 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
PDGA Approved
Yes
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
$13.99
$10.99
The Verdict

Spear or Hatchet?

The Spear and Hatchet fly almost identically (9/6/-2/1). Go with the Hatchet - it offers more plastic and weight options (20 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.

Spear: UnderstableHatchet: Understable
Where to buy
Spear
$13.99
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Best price
Hatchet
$10.99
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FAQ

Is the Spear or Hatchet more overstable?

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

Should a beginner pick the Spear or Hatchet?

Both rate the same for beginners (53/100). Pick by feel and price.

What is the difference between the Spear and Hatchet?

The Spear and Hatchet fly almost identically (9/6/-2/1). Go with the Hatchet - it offers more plastic and weight options (20 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.

Which is cheaper, the Spear or Hatchet?

The Hatchet is cheaper, starting around $10.99 vs $13.99.

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Gateway Disc Sports Spear vs Westside Discs Hatchet: Flight Numbe