Compare Disc Golf Discs
Pick two or more discs and see exactly how they differ - flight, feel, distance, and price, side by side.
Build your comparison2 of 4 discs · ready
InnovaJayMidrange5/4/0/1
Legacy DiscsGaugeMidrange5/5/0/1
Jay vs Gauge
How Jay and Gauge compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.
Key differences
GlideJay 4 vs Gauge 5Diameter21.7 vs 21.8 cm (-0.1)Height1.7 vs 2.2 cm (-0.5)Rim width1.4 vs 1.2 cm (+0.2)PriceJay is cheaper ($2.00 less)
Flight Paths
Overhead view · right-hand backhand
Tap a disc to show or hide its path. Estimated from flight numbers.
Legacy DiscsGaugeMidrange Flight Numberslonger bar = more of that trait
Flight rating≠
5/4/0/1
5/5/0/1
Stability
Overstable (+1)
Overstable (+1)
Beginner score≠
50/100
52/100
Recommended skill≠
Everyone
Beginner, Everyone
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Flight rating≠5/4/0/1
StabilityOverstable (+1)
Beginner score≠50/100
Est. carry≠282 ft
TypeMidrange
Recommended skill≠Everyone
Diameter≠21.7 cm
Height≠1.7 cm
Rim depth≠1.2 cm
Rim width≠1.4 cm
Max weight180 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics0
PDGA Approved≠No
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Price from≠$11.99
Flight rating≠5/5/0/1
StabilityOverstable (+1)
Beginner score≠52/100
Est. carry≠290 ft
TypeMidrange
Recommended skill≠Beginner, Everyone
Diameter≠21.8 cm
Height≠2.2 cm
Rim depth≠1.4 cm
Rim width≠1.2 cm
Max weight180 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics0
PDGA Approved≠Yes
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Price from≠$13.99
The Verdict
Jay or Gauge?
Main difference: glide (Jay 4 vs Gauge 5). The Gauge floats and carries farther; the Jay holds its line better in wind.
Jay: OverstableGauge: Overstable
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FAQ
Is the Jay or Gauge more overstable?
They are equally stable (both +1) - turn 0/0, fade 1/1.
Should a beginner pick the Jay or Gauge?
A beginner is better off with the Gauge (beginner score 52/100 vs 50/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.
What is the difference between the Jay and Gauge?
Main difference: glide (Jay 4 vs Gauge 5). The Gauge floats and carries farther; the Jay holds its line better in wind.
Which is cheaper, the Jay or Gauge?
The Jay is cheaper, starting around $11.99 vs $13.99.
