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KastaplastAlvaDistance Driver11/6/-2/2
Clash DiscsVanillaDistance Driver11/6/-2/1

Alva vs Vanilla

How Alva and Vanilla compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

FadeAlva 2 vs Vanilla 1Diameter21.1 vs 21.4 cm (-0.3)Rim width2.2 vs 2.1 cm (+0.1)

Flight Paths

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KastaplastAlvaDistance Driver
Clash DiscsVanillaDistance Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Alva
11
Vanilla
11
GlideStays aloft
Alva
6
Vanilla
6
TurnHigh-speed bend
Alva
-2
Vanilla
-2
FadeLow-speed hook
Alva
2
Vanilla
1
Specifications
Spec
Kastaplast
Alva
Clash Discs
Vanilla
Flight rating
11/6/-2/2
11/6/-2/1
Stability
Understable (+0)
Understable (-1)
Beginner score
43/100
47/100
Est. carry
418 ft
418 ft
Type
Distance Driver
Distance Driver
Recommended skill
Intermediate, Advanced, Everyone
Everyone
Diameter
21.1 cm
21.4 cm
Height
1.7 cm
1.6 cm
Rim depth
1.1 cm
1.1 cm
Rim width
2.2 cm
2.1 cm
Max weight
175 g
178 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
0
PDGA Approved
No
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
Not listed
$21.50
The Verdict

Alva or Vanilla?

Main difference: fade (Alva 2 vs Vanilla 1). The Alva fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the Vanilla finishes straighter.

Alva: UnderstableVanilla: Understable
Where to buy
Alva
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Vanilla
$21.50
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FAQ

Is the Alva or Vanilla more overstable?

The Alva is more overstable (stability +0 vs -1). It resists turning and fades harder.

Should a beginner pick the Alva or Vanilla?

A beginner is better off with the Vanilla (beginner score 47/100 vs 43/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Alva and Vanilla?

Main difference: fade (Alva 2 vs Vanilla 1). The Alva fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the Vanilla finishes straighter.

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Kastaplast Alva vs Clash Discs Vanilla: Flight Numbers Compared