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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 SportsSpiritDistance Driver12/4/0/4
DiscmaniaPD2Distance Driver12/4/0/4

Spirit vs PD2

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

Key differences

Rim width2.1 vs 2.4 cm (-0.3)PlasticsPD2 20 vs Spirit 0

Flight Paths

Overhead view · right-hand backhand

0100200300400500Distance (ft)Fade / Turn
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Gateway Disc SportsSpiritDistance DriverOut of Production
DiscmaniaPD2Distance Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Spirit
12
PD2
12
GlideStays aloft
Spirit
4
PD2
4
TurnHigh-speed bend
Spirit
0
PD2
0
FadeLow-speed hook
Spirit
4
PD2
4
Specifications
Spec
Gateway Disc Sports
Spirit
Discmania
PD2
Flight rating
12/4/0/4
12/4/0/4
Stability
Very overstable (+4)
Very overstable (+4)
Beginner score
18/100
18/100
Est. carry
422 ft
422 ft
Type
Distance Driver
Distance Driver
Recommended skill
Advanced
Advanced
Diameter
21.1 cm
21.1 cm
Height≠
1.8 cm
1.9 cm
Rim depth≠
1.1 cm
1.2 cm
Rim width≠
2.1 cm
2.4 cm
Max weight≠
176 g
175 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics≠
0
20view on disc page →
PDGA Approved≠
Yes
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Production status≠
Out of production
In production
Price from≠
Not listed
$22.99
The Verdict

Spirit or PD2?

The Spirit and PD2 fly almost identically (12/4/0/4). Go with the PD2 - it offers more plastic and weight options (20 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.

Spirit: Very overstablePD2: Very overstable
Where to buy
Spirit
See retailer
Out of production
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PD2
$22.99
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FAQ

Is the Spirit or PD2 more overstable?

They are equally stable (both +4) - turn 0/0, fade 4/4.

Should a beginner pick the Spirit or PD2?

Both rate the same for beginners (18/100). Pick by feel and price.

What is the difference between the Spirit and PD2?

The Spirit and PD2 fly almost identically (12/4/0/4). Go with the PD2 - it offers more plastic and weight options (20 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.

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Gateway Disc Sports Spirit
Gateway Disc Sports
Spirit
12 / 4 / 0 / 4
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Discmania PD2
Discmania
PD2
12 / 4 / 0 / 4
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Gateway Disc Sports Spirit vs Discmania PD2: Flight Numbers Compa