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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Goliath DiscsPillarPutt & Approach3/2/0/4
Legacy DiscsSumoPutt & Approach4/2/0/4
Pillar vs Sumo
How Pillar and Sumo compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.
Key differences
SpeedPillar 3 vs Sumo 4Diameter21 vs 21.3 cm (-0.3)Height1.8 vs 1.7 cm (+0.1)PriceSumo is cheaper ($7.04 less)
Flight Paths
Overhead view · right-hand backhand
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Goliath DiscsPillarPutt & Approach Legacy DiscsSumoPutt & Approach Flight Numberslonger bar = more of that trait
Flight rating≠
3/2/0/4
4/2/0/4
Stability
Very overstable (+4)
Very overstable (+4)
Beginner score≠
40/100
37/100
Type
Putt & Approach
Putt & Approach
Recommended skill
Intermediate, Advanced
Intermediate, Advanced
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Flight rating≠3/2/0/4
StabilityVery overstable (+4)
Beginner score≠40/100
Est. carry≠226 ft
TypePutt & Approach
Recommended skillIntermediate, Advanced
Diameter≠21 cm
Height≠1.8 cm
Rim depth≠1.4 cm
Rim width1.3 cm
Max weight≠176 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics0
PDGA ApprovedNo
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Price from≠$19.99
Flight rating≠4/2/0/4
StabilityVery overstable (+4)
Beginner score≠37/100
Est. carry≠246 ft
TypePutt & Approach
Recommended skillIntermediate, Advanced
Diameter≠21.3 cm
Height≠1.7 cm
Rim depth≠1.3 cm
Rim width1.3 cm
Max weight≠179 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics0
PDGA ApprovedNo
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Price from≠$12.95
The Verdict
Pillar or Sumo?
Main difference: speed (Pillar 3 vs Sumo 4). The Sumo has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Pillar is easier to control.
Pillar: Very overstableSumo: Very overstable
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FAQ
Is the Pillar or Sumo more overstable?
They are equally stable (both +4) - turn 0/0, fade 4/4.
Should a beginner pick the Pillar or Sumo?
A beginner is better off with the Pillar (beginner score 40/100 vs 37/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.
What is the difference between the Pillar and Sumo?
Main difference: speed (Pillar 3 vs Sumo 4). The Sumo has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Pillar is easier to control.
Which is cheaper, the Pillar or Sumo?
The Sumo is cheaper, starting around $12.95 vs $19.99.
