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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KestrelFairway DriverFairway Driver7/6/-1/1
DiscraftCicadaFairway Driver7/6/-1/1

Fairway Driver vs Cicada

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

Key differences

Diameter21 vs 21.4 cm (-0.4)Height1.5 vs 1.6 cm (-0.1)PlasticsCicada 27 vs Fairway Driver 0PriceFairway Driver is cheaper ($1.99 less)

Flight Paths

Overhead view · right-hand backhand

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KestrelFairway DriverFairway Driver
DiscraftCicadaFairway Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Fairway Driver
7
Cicada
7
GlideStays aloft
Fairway Driver
6
Cicada
6
TurnHigh-speed bend
Fairway Driver
-1
Cicada
-1
FadeLow-speed hook
Fairway Driver
1
Cicada
1
Specifications
Spec
Kestrel
Fairway Driver
Discraft
Cicada
Flight rating
7/6/-1/1
7/6/-1/1
Stability
Stable (+0)
Stable (+0)
Beginner score
54/100
54/100
Est. carry
338 ft
338 ft
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill
Beginner
Everyone
Diameter
21 cm
21.4 cm
Height
1.5 cm
1.6 cm
Rim depth
1.1 cm
1.2 cm
Rim width
1.6 cm
1.7 cm
Max weight
169 g
176 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
PDGA Approved
No
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
$10.00
$11.99
The Verdict

Fairway Driver or Cicada?

The Fairway Driver and Cicada fly almost identically (7/6/-1/1). Choose the Cicada for far more plastic and weight options (27 blends) and easier availability; choose the Fairway Driver to spend less.

Fairway Driver: StableCicada: Stable
Where to buy
Best price
Fairway Driver
$10.00
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Cicada
$11.99
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FAQ

Is the Fairway Driver or Cicada more overstable?

They are equally stable (both +0) - turn -1/-1, fade 1/1.

Should a beginner pick the Fairway Driver or Cicada?

Both rate the same for beginners (54/100). Pick by feel and price.

What is the difference between the Fairway Driver and Cicada?

The Fairway Driver and Cicada fly almost identically (7/6/-1/1). Choose the Cicada for far more plastic and weight options (27 blends) and easier availability; choose the Fairway Driver to spend less.

Which is cheaper, the Fairway Driver or Cicada?

The Fairway Driver is cheaper, starting around $10.00 vs $11.99.

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Kestrel Fairway Driver vs Discraft Cicada: Flight Numbers Compare