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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Hooligan DiscsThreadFairway Driver9/5/-1/1
Lone Star DiscLariatFairway Driver9/5/-1/1

Thread vs Lariat

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

Key differences

Height1.5 vs 1.7 cm (-0.2)PriceLariat is cheaper ($2.00 less)

Flight Paths

Overhead view · right-hand backhand

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Hooligan DiscsThreadFairway Driver
Lone Star DiscLariatFairway Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Thread
9
Lariat
9
GlideStays aloft
Thread
5
Lariat
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Thread
-1
Lariat
-1
FadeLow-speed hook
Thread
1
Lariat
1
Specifications
Spec
Hooligan Discs
Thread
Lone Star Disc
Lariat
Flight rating
9/5/-1/1
9/5/-1/1
Stability
Stable (+0)
Stable (+0)
Beginner score
46/100
46/100
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
1.7 cm
Rim depth
2 cm
1.1 cm
Rim width
2 cm
2 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
$17.99
The Verdict

Thread or Lariat?

The Thread and Lariat fly almost identically (9/5/-1/1). Choose the Thread for far more plastic and weight options (0 blends) and easier availability; choose the Lariat to spend less.

Thread: StableLariat: Stable
Where to buy
Thread
$19.99
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Best price
Lariat
$17.99
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FAQ

Is the Thread or Lariat more overstable?

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

Should a beginner pick the Thread or Lariat?

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

What is the difference between the Thread and Lariat?

The Thread and Lariat fly almost identically (9/5/-1/1). Choose the Thread for far more plastic and weight options (0 blends) and easier availability; choose the Lariat to spend less.

Which is cheaper, the Thread or Lariat?

The Lariat is cheaper, starting around $17.99 vs $19.99.

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Hooligan Discs Thread vs Lone Star Disc Lariat: Flight Numbers Co