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InnovaRacerDistance Driver12/6/-1/2
Gateway Disc SportsApexDistance Driver11.5/6/-1/2

Racer vs Apex

How Racer and Apex compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

SpeedRacer 12 vs Apex 11.5Diameter21.1 vs 21.5 cm (-0.4)Height1.6 vs 1.9 cm (-0.3)

Flight Paths

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InnovaRacerDistance Driver
Gateway Disc SportsApexDistance Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Racer
12
Apex
11.5
GlideStays aloft
Racer
6
Apex
6
TurnHigh-speed bend
Racer
-1
Apex
-1
FadeLow-speed hook
Racer
2
Apex
2
Specifications
Spec
Innova
Racer
Gateway Disc Sports
Apex
Flight rating
12/6/-1/2
11.5/6/-1/2
Stability
Stable (+1)
Stable (+1)
Beginner score
36/100
37/100
Est. carry
438 ft
428 ft
Type
Distance Driver
Distance Driver
Recommended skill
Intermediate, Advanced
Everyone
Diameter
21.1 cm
21.5 cm
Height
1.6 cm
1.9 cm
Rim depth
1.2 cm
1.1 cm
Rim width
2.3 cm
2.3 cm
Max weight
173 g
178.5 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
0
PDGA Approved
No
Yes
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
$15.99
Not listed
The Verdict

Racer or Apex?

Main difference: speed (Racer 12 vs Apex 11.5). The Racer has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Apex is easier to control.

Racer: StableApex: Stable
Where to buy
Racer
$15.99
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Apex
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FAQ

Is the Racer or Apex more overstable?

They are equally stable (both +1) - turn -1/-1, fade 2/2.

Should a beginner pick the Racer or Apex?

A beginner is better off with the Apex (beginner score 37/100 vs 36/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Racer and Apex?

Main difference: speed (Racer 12 vs Apex 11.5). The Racer has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Apex is easier to control.

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Innova Racer vs Gateway Disc Sports Apex: Flight Numbers Compared