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Hooligan DiscsThreadFairway Driver9/5/-1/1

Element DiscsChromiumFairway Driver9/5/-1/1

Thread vs Chromium

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

Key differences

Height1.5 vs 1.8 cm (-0.3)Rim width2 vs 1.7 cm (+0.3)

Flight Paths

Overhead view · right-hand backhand

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Hooligan DiscsThreadFairway Driver

Element DiscsChromiumFairway DriverOut of Production

Flight Numberslonger bar = more of that trait

SpeedRim & velocity

Thread

Chromium

GlideStays aloft

Thread

Chromium

TurnHigh-speed bend

Thread

-1

Chromium

-1

FadeLow-speed hook

Thread

Chromium

Specifications

Differences only

Spec

Hooligan Discs

Thread

Element Discs

Chromium

Flight rating

9/5/-1/1

Stability

Stable (+0)

Beginner score

46/100

Est. carry

370 ft

Type

Fairway Driver

Recommended skill≠

Everyone

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Everyone

Diameter≠

21.1 cm

21.2 cm

Height≠

1.5 cm

1.8 cm

Rim depth≠

2 cm

1.2 cm

Rim width≠

2 cm

1.7 cm

Max weight

176 g

Bead

Beadless

Plastics

PDGA Approved

On Amazon

Not on Amazon

Production status≠

In production

Out of production

Price from≠

$19.99

Not listed

The Verdict

Thread or Chromium?

The Thread and Chromium fly almost identically (9/5/-1/1). Go with the Thread - it offers more plastic and weight options (0 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.

Thread: StableChromium: Stable

Where to buy

Thread

$19.99

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Chromium

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Out of production

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FAQ

Is the Thread or Chromium more overstable?

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

Should a beginner pick the Thread or Chromium?

Both rate the same for beginners (46/100). Pick by feel and price.

What is the difference between the Thread and Chromium?

The Thread and Chromium fly almost identically (9/5/-1/1). Go with the Thread - it offers more plastic and weight options (0 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.

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