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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Guru Disc GolfNight TrooperFairway Driver7/6/-1/1
DiscraftCicadaFairway Driver7/6/-1/1

Night Trooper vs Cicada

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

Key differences

Diameter21 vs 21.4 cm (-0.4)Height1.5 vs 1.6 cm (-0.1)Rim width1.8 vs 1.7 cm (+0.1)PlasticsCicada 27 vs Night Trooper 0PriceCicada is cheaper ($5.00 less)

Flight Paths

Overhead view · right-hand backhand

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Guru Disc GolfNight TrooperFairway Driver
DiscraftCicadaFairway Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Night Trooper
7
Cicada
7
GlideStays aloft
Night Trooper
6
Cicada
6
TurnHigh-speed bend
Night Trooper
-1
Cicada
-1
FadeLow-speed hook
Night Trooper
1
Cicada
1
Specifications
Spec
Guru Disc Golf
Night Trooper
Discraft
Cicada
Flight rating
7/6/-1/1
7/6/-1/1
Stability
Stable (+0)
Stable (+0)
Beginner score
54/100
54/100
Est. carry
338 ft
338 ft
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill
Beginner
Everyone
Diameter
21 cm
21.4 cm
Height
1.5 cm
1.6 cm
Rim depth
1.1 cm
1.2 cm
Rim width
1.8 cm
1.7 cm
Max weight
176 g
176 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
PDGA Approved
No
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
$16.99
$11.99
The Verdict

Night Trooper or Cicada?

The Night Trooper and Cicada fly almost identically (7/6/-1/1). Go with the Cicada - it offers more plastic and weight options (27 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.

Night Trooper: StableCicada: Stable
Where to buy
Night Trooper
$16.99
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Best price
Cicada
$11.99
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FAQ

Is the Night Trooper or Cicada more overstable?

They are equally stable (both +0) - turn -1/-1, fade 1/1.

Should a beginner pick the Night Trooper or Cicada?

Both rate the same for beginners (54/100). Pick by feel and price.

What is the difference between the Night Trooper and Cicada?

The Night Trooper and Cicada fly almost identically (7/6/-1/1). Go with the Cicada - it offers more plastic and weight options (27 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.

Which is cheaper, the Night Trooper or Cicada?

The Cicada is cheaper, starting around $11.99 vs $16.99.

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Guru Disc Golf Night Trooper vs Discraft Cicada: Flight Numbers C