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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Gorilla Performance DiscsHowlerDistance Driver12/5/-1/2
Pie Pan DiscsSpireDistance Driver12/5/-1/2

Howler vs Spire

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

Key differences

Height1.6 vs 2 cm (-0.4)Rim width2.3 vs 2.4 cm (-0.1)

Flight Paths

Overhead view · right-hand backhand

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Gorilla Performance DiscsHowlerDistance Driver
Pie Pan DiscsSpireDistance Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Howler
12
Spire
12
GlideStays aloft
Howler
5
Spire
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Howler
-1
Spire
-1
FadeLow-speed hook
Howler
2
Spire
2
Specifications
Spec
Gorilla Performance Discs
Howler
Pie Pan Discs
Spire
Flight rating
12/5/-1/2
12/5/-1/2
Stability
Stable (+1)
Stable (+1)
Beginner score
33/100
33/100
Est. carry
430 ft
430 ft
Type
Distance Driver
Distance Driver
Recommended skill
Intermediate, Advanced
Intermediate, Advanced
Diameter
21.1 cm
21.1 cm
Height
1.6 cm
2 cm
Rim depth
1.1 cm
1.1 cm
Rim width
2.3 cm
2.4 cm
Max weight
175.1 g
176 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
0
PDGA Approved
No
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
Not listed
$18.95
The Verdict

Howler or Spire?

The Howler and Spire fly almost identically (12/5/-1/2). Choose the Howler for far more plastic and weight options (0 blends) and easier availability; choose the Spire to spend less.

Howler: StableSpire: Stable
Where to buy
Howler
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Spire
$18.95
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FAQ

Is the Howler or Spire more overstable?

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

Should a beginner pick the Howler or Spire?

Both rate the same for beginners (33/100). Pick by feel and price.

What is the difference between the Howler and Spire?

The Howler and Spire fly almost identically (12/5/-1/2). Choose the Howler for far more plastic and weight options (0 blends) and easier availability; choose the Spire to spend less.

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