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Pick two or more discs and see exactly how they differ - flight, feel, distance, and price, side by side.

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KastaplastStalFairway Driver9/4/0/3
DiscmaniaFD3Fairway Driver9/4/0/3

Stal vs FD3

These 2 fairway drivers share the same flight numbers - the deciding factors are plastic selection, price, and availability.

Key differences

Diameter21.1 vs 21.3 cm (-0.2)Height1.8 vs 1.7 cm (+0.1)Rim width1.9 vs 2 cm (-0.1)PlasticsFD3 18 vs Stal 0PriceFD3 is cheaper ($2.00 less)

Flight Paths

Overhead view · right-hand backhand

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KastaplastStalFairway Driver
DiscmaniaFD3Fairway Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Stal
9
FD3
9
GlideStays aloft
Stal
4
FD3
4
TurnHigh-speed bend
Stal
0
FD3
0
FadeLow-speed hook
Stal
3
FD3
3
Specifications
Spec
Kastaplast
Stal
Discmania
FD3
Flight rating
9/4/0/3
9/4/0/3
Stability
Very overstable (+3)
Very overstable (+3)
Beginner score
31/100
31/100
Est. carry
362 ft
362 ft
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill≠
Advanced
Intermediate, Advanced
Diameter≠
21.1 cm
21.3 cm
Height≠
1.8 cm
1.7 cm
Rim depth
1.1 cm
1.1 cm
Rim width≠
1.9 cm
2 cm
Max weight≠
175 g
176 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics≠
0
18view on disc page →
PDGA Approved≠
Yes
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from≠
$19.99
$17.99
The Verdict

Stal or FD3?

The Stal and FD3 fly almost identically (9/4/0/3). Go with the FD3 - it offers more plastic and weight options (18 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.

Stal: Very overstableFD3: Very overstable
Where to buy
Stal
$19.99
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Best price
FD3
$17.99
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FAQ

Is the Stal or FD3 more overstable?

They are equally stable (both +3) - turn 0/0, fade 3/3.

Should a beginner pick the Stal or FD3?

Both rate the same for beginners (31/100). Pick by feel and price.

What is the difference between the Stal and FD3?

The Stal and FD3 fly almost identically (9/4/0/3). Go with the FD3 - it offers more plastic and weight options (18 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.

Which is cheaper, the Stal or FD3?

The FD3 is cheaper, starting around $17.99 vs $19.99.

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Kastaplast Stal
Kastaplast
Stal
9 / 4 / 0 / 3
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Discmania FD3
Discmania
FD3
9 / 4 / 0 / 3
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