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Hooligan DiscsThreadFairway Driver9/5/-1/1
Lone Star DiscDesperadoFairway Driver9/5/-2/1

Thread vs Desperado

How Thread and Desperado compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

TurnThread -1 vs Desperado -2Height1.5 vs 1.8 cm (-0.3)Rim width2 vs 1.9 cm (+0.1)

Flight Paths

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Hooligan DiscsThreadFairway Driver
Lone Star DiscDesperadoFairway Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Thread
9
Desperado
9
GlideStays aloft
Thread
5
Desperado
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Thread
-1
Desperado
-2
FadeLow-speed hook
Thread
1
Desperado
1
Specifications
Spec
Hooligan Discs
Thread
Lone Star Disc
Desperado
Flight rating
9/5/-1/1
9/5/-2/1
Stability
Stable (+0)
Understable (-1)
Beginner score
46/100
51/100
Est. carry
370 ft
370 ft
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill
Everyone
Everyone
Diameter
21.1 cm
21.1 cm
Height
1.5 cm
1.8 cm
Rim depth
2 cm
1.2 cm
Rim width
2 cm
1.9 cm
Max weight
176 g
175 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
0
PDGA Approved
No
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
$19.99
Not listed
The Verdict

Thread or Desperado?

Main difference: turn (Thread -1 vs Desperado -2). The Desperado turns over more easily (better for less power or turnover shots); the Thread resists turn and holds a hyzer.

Thread: StableDesperado: Understable
Where to buy
Thread
$19.99
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Desperado
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FAQ

Is the Thread or Desperado more overstable?

The Thread is more overstable (stability +0 vs -1). It resists turning and fades harder.

Should a beginner pick the Thread or Desperado?

A beginner is better off with the Desperado (beginner score 51/100 vs 46/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Thread and Desperado?

Main difference: turn (Thread -1 vs Desperado -2). The Desperado turns over more easily (better for less power or turnover shots); the Thread resists turn and holds a hyzer.

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Hooligan Discs Thread vs Lone Star Disc Desperado: Flight Numbers