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Hooligan DiscsThreadFairway Driver9/5/-1/1
Doomsday DiscsSolar Death RayFairway Driver8/5/-1/1

Thread vs Solar Death Ray

How Thread and Solar Death Ray compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

SpeedThread 9 vs Solar Death Ray 8Diameter21.1 vs 21 cm (+0.1)Height1.5 vs 1.7 cm (-0.2)Rim width2 vs 1.9 cm (+0.1)PriceSolar Death Ray is cheaper ($6.00 less)

Flight Paths

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Hooligan DiscsThreadFairway Driver
Doomsday DiscsSolar Death RayFairway Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Thread
9
Solar Death Ray
8
GlideStays aloft
Thread
5
Solar Death Ray
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Thread
-1
Solar Death Ray
-1
FadeLow-speed hook
Thread
1
Solar Death Ray
1
Specifications
Spec
Hooligan Discs
Thread
Doomsday Discs
Solar Death Ray
Flight rating
9/5/-1/1
8/5/-1/1
Stability
Stable (+0)
Stable (+0)
Beginner score
46/100
49/100
Est. carry
370 ft
350 ft
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill
Everyone
Everyone
Diameter
21.1 cm
21 cm
Height
1.5 cm
1.7 cm
Rim depth
2 cm
1.3 cm
Rim width
2 cm
1.9 cm
Max weight
176 g
173 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
0
PDGA Approved
No
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
$19.99
$13.99
The Verdict

Thread or Solar Death Ray?

Main difference: speed (Thread 9 vs Solar Death Ray 8). The Thread has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Solar Death Ray is easier to control.

Thread: StableSolar Death Ray: Stable
Where to buy
Thread
$19.99
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Best price
Solar Death Ray
$13.99
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FAQ

Is the Thread or Solar Death Ray more overstable?

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

Should a beginner pick the Thread or Solar Death Ray?

A beginner is better off with the Solar Death Ray (beginner score 49/100 vs 46/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Thread and Solar Death Ray?

Main difference: speed (Thread 9 vs Solar Death Ray 8). The Thread has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Solar Death Ray is easier to control.

Which is cheaper, the Thread or Solar Death Ray?

The Solar Death Ray is cheaper, starting around $13.99 vs $19.99.

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Hooligan Discs Thread vs Doomsday Discs Solar Death Ray: Flight N