How Sonic and Cardiac Arrest compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.
Key differences
SpeedSonic 1 vs Cardiac Arrest 2TurnSonic -4 vs Cardiac Arrest -3FadeSonic 0 vs Cardiac Arrest 1Diameter21.6 vs 22 cm (-0.4)Height2.3 vs 1.9 cm (+0.4)Rim width0.6 vs 1 cm (-0.4)
Flight Paths
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Flight Numberslonger bar = more of that trait
SpeedRim & velocity
Sonic
1
Cardiac Arrest
2
GlideStays aloft
Sonic
2
Cardiac Arrest
2
TurnHigh-speed bend
Sonic
-4
Cardiac Arrest
-3
FadeLow-speed hook
Sonic
0
Cardiac Arrest
1
Specifications
Spec
Innova
Sonic
Doomsday Discs
Cardiac Arrest
Flight rating≠
1/2/-4/0
2/2/-3/1
Stability≠
Very understable (-4)
Understable (-2)
Beginner score≠
81/100
70/100
Est. carry≠
186 ft
206 ft
Type
Putt & Approach
Putt & Approach
Recommended skill≠
Beginner
Everyone
Diameter≠
21.6 cm
22 cm
Height≠
2.3 cm
1.9 cm
Rim depth≠
1.6 cm
1.4 cm
Rim width≠
0.6 cm
1 cm
Max weight≠
179 g
182.6 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
0
PDGA Approved≠
Yes
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Production status≠
In production
Out of production
Price from≠
$11.99
Not listed
Innova
Sonic
Flight rating≠1/2/-4/0
Stability≠Very understable (-4)
Beginner score≠81/100
Est. carry≠186 ft
TypePutt & Approach
Recommended skill≠Beginner
Diameter≠21.6 cm
Height≠2.3 cm
Rim depth≠1.6 cm
Rim width≠0.6 cm
Max weight≠179 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics0
PDGA Approved≠Yes
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Production status≠In production
Price from≠$11.99
Doomsday Discs
Cardiac Arrest
Flight rating≠2/2/-3/1
Stability≠Understable (-2)
Beginner score≠70/100
Est. carry≠206 ft
TypePutt & Approach
Recommended skill≠Everyone
Diameter≠22 cm
Height≠1.9 cm
Rim depth≠1.4 cm
Rim width≠1 cm
Max weight≠182.6 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics0
PDGA Approved≠No
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Production status≠Out of production
Price from≠Not listed
The Verdict
Sonic or Cardiac Arrest?
Main difference: speed (Sonic 1 vs Cardiac Arrest 2). The Cardiac Arrest has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Sonic is easier to control.
Sonic: Very understableCardiac Arrest: Understable
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FAQ
Is the Sonic or Cardiac Arrest more overstable?
The Cardiac Arrest is more overstable (stability -2 vs -4). It resists turning and fades harder.
Should a beginner pick the Sonic or Cardiac Arrest?
A beginner is better off with the Sonic (beginner score 81/100 vs 70/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.
What is the difference between the Sonic and Cardiac Arrest?
Main difference: speed (Sonic 1 vs Cardiac Arrest 2). The Cardiac Arrest has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Sonic is easier to control.
