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
Obsidian DiscsSplinterPutt & Approach3/2/0/3.5
Pillar vs Splinter
How Pillar and Splinter compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.
Key differences
FadePillar 4 vs Splinter 3.5Diameter21 vs 21.3 cm (-0.3)Height1.8 vs 2.4 cm (-0.6)Rim width1.3 vs 1 cm (+0.3)PriceSplinter is cheaper ($2.00 less)
Flight Paths
Overhead view · right-hand backhand
Tap a disc to show or hide its path. Estimated from flight numbers.
Goliath DiscsPillarPutt & Approach Flight Numberslonger bar = more of that trait
Flight rating≠
3/2/0/4
3/2/0/3.5
Stability≠
Very overstable (+4)
Very overstable (+3.5)
Beginner score≠
40/100
42/100
Type
Putt & Approach
Putt & Approach
Recommended skill≠
Intermediate, Advanced
Everyone
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Flight rating≠3/2/0/4
Stability≠Very overstable (+4)
Beginner score≠40/100
Est. carry226 ft
TypePutt & Approach
Recommended skill≠Intermediate, Advanced
Diameter≠21 cm
Height≠1.8 cm
Rim depth≠1.4 cm
Rim width≠1.3 cm
Max weight176 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics0
PDGA ApprovedNo
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Price from≠$19.99
Flight rating≠3/2/0/3.5
Stability≠Very overstable (+3.5)
Beginner score≠42/100
Est. carry226 ft
TypePutt & Approach
Recommended skill≠Everyone
Diameter≠21.3 cm
Height≠2.4 cm
Rim depth≠1.5 cm
Rim width≠1 cm
Max weight176 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics0
PDGA ApprovedNo
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Price from≠$17.99
The Verdict
Pillar or Splinter?
Main difference: fade (Pillar 4 vs Splinter 3.5). The Pillar fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the Splinter finishes straighter.
Pillar: Very overstableSplinter: Very overstable
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FAQ
Is the Pillar or Splinter more overstable?
The Pillar is more overstable (stability +4 vs +3.5). It resists turning and fades harder.
Should a beginner pick the Pillar or Splinter?
A beginner is better off with the Splinter (beginner score 42/100 vs 40/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.
What is the difference between the Pillar and Splinter?
Main difference: fade (Pillar 4 vs Splinter 3.5). The Pillar fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the Splinter finishes straighter.
Which is cheaper, the Pillar or Splinter?
The Splinter is cheaper, starting around $17.99 vs $19.99.
