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InnovaMonarchDistance Driver10/5/-4/1
Axiom DiscsVirusDistance Driver9/5/-3.5/1

Monarch vs Virus

How Monarch and Virus compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

SpeedMonarch 10 vs Virus 9TurnMonarch -4 vs Virus -3.5Height1.6 vs 1.4 cm (+0.2)Rim width2.1 vs 2 cm (+0.1)PriceMonarch is cheaper ($0.96 less)

Flight Paths

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InnovaMonarchDistance Driver
Axiom DiscsVirusDistance Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Monarch
10
Virus
9
GlideStays aloft
Monarch
5
Virus
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Monarch
-4
Virus
-3.5
FadeLow-speed hook
Monarch
1
Virus
1
Specifications
Spec
Innova
Monarch
Axiom Discs
Virus
Flight rating
10/5/-4/1
9/5/-3.5/1
Stability
Very understable (-3)
Very understable (-2.5)
Beginner score
58/100
59/100
Est. carry
390 ft
370 ft
Type
Distance Driver
Distance Driver
Recommended skill
Intermediate
Beginner, Intermediate
Diameter
21.1 cm
21.1 cm
Height
1.6 cm
1.4 cm
Rim depth
1.2 cm
1.2 cm
Rim width
2.1 cm
2 cm
Max weight
173 g
175 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
0
PDGA Approved
Yes
Yes
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
$18.99
$19.95
The Verdict

Monarch or Virus?

Main difference: speed (Monarch 10 vs Virus 9). The Monarch has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Virus is easier to control.

Monarch: Very understableVirus: Very understable
Where to buy
Best price
Monarch
$18.99
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Virus
$19.95
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FAQ

Is the Monarch or Virus more overstable?

The Virus is more overstable (stability -2.5 vs -3). It resists turning and fades harder.

Should a beginner pick the Monarch or Virus?

A beginner is better off with the Virus (beginner score 59/100 vs 58/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Monarch and Virus?

Main difference: speed (Monarch 10 vs Virus 9). The Monarch has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Virus is easier to control.

Which is cheaper, the Monarch or Virus?

The Monarch is cheaper, starting around $18.99 vs $19.95.

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Innova Monarch vs Axiom Discs Virus: Flight Numbers Compared