Compare Disc Golf Discs
Pick two or more discs and see exactly how they differ - flight, feel, distance, and price, side by side.
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KastaplastAlvaDistance Driver11/6/-2/2
Thought Space AthleticsExpanseDistance Driver11/5/-2/2
Alva vs Expanse
How Alva and Expanse compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.
Key differences
GlideAlva 6 vs Expanse 5Height1.7 vs 1.8 cm (-0.1)Rim width2.2 vs 2.1 cm (+0.1)
Flight Paths
Overhead view · right-hand backhand
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KastaplastAlvaDistance Driver Thought Space AthleticsExpanseDistance Driver Flight Numberslonger bar = more of that trait
Spec
Thought Space Athletics
Expanse
Flight rating≠
11/6/-2/2
11/5/-2/2
Stability
Understable (+0)
Understable (+0)
Beginner score≠
43/100
41/100
Type
Distance Driver
Distance Driver
Recommended skill≠
Intermediate, Advanced, Everyone
Intermediate, Advanced
On Amazon
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Price from≠
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$24.99
Flight rating≠11/6/-2/2
StabilityUnderstable (+0)
Beginner score≠43/100
Est. carry≠418 ft
TypeDistance Driver
Recommended skill≠Intermediate, Advanced, Everyone
Diameter21.1 cm
Height≠1.7 cm
Rim depth≠1.1 cm
Rim width≠2.2 cm
Max weight≠175 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics0
PDGA ApprovedNo
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Price from≠Not listed
Thought Space Athletics
Expanse
Flight rating≠11/5/-2/2
StabilityUnderstable (+0)
Beginner score≠41/100
Est. carry≠410 ft
TypeDistance Driver
Recommended skill≠Intermediate, Advanced
Diameter21.1 cm
Height≠1.8 cm
Rim depth≠1.2 cm
Rim width≠2.1 cm
Max weight≠176 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics0
PDGA ApprovedNo
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Price from≠$24.99
The Verdict
Alva or Expanse?
Main difference: glide (Alva 6 vs Expanse 5). The Alva floats and carries farther; the Expanse holds its line better in wind.
Alva: UnderstableExpanse: Understable
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FAQ
Is the Alva or Expanse more overstable?
They are equally stable (both +0) - turn -2/-2, fade 2/2.
Should a beginner pick the Alva or Expanse?
A beginner is better off with the Alva (beginner score 43/100 vs 41/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.
What is the difference between the Alva and Expanse?
Main difference: glide (Alva 6 vs Expanse 5). The Alva floats and carries farther; the Expanse holds its line better in wind.
