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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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Launch Disc GolfCipherFairway Driver8/4/-1/2
Lone Star DiscDos XFairway Driver8/4/-1/2

Cipher vs Dos X

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

Key differences

Diameter21.6 vs 21.3 cm (+0.3)Rim width1.8 vs 2 cm (-0.2)PlasticsDos X 8 vs Cipher 0

Flight Paths

Overhead view · right-hand backhand

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Launch Disc GolfCipherFairway DriverOut of Production
Lone Star DiscDos XFairway Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Cipher
8
Dos X
8
GlideStays aloft
Cipher
4
Dos X
4
TurnHigh-speed bend
Cipher
-1
Dos X
-1
FadeLow-speed hook
Cipher
2
Dos X
2
Specifications
Spec
Launch Disc Golf
Cipher
Lone Star Disc
Dos X
Flight rating
8/4/-1/2
8/4/-1/2
Stability
Stable (+1)
Stable (+1)
Beginner score
43/100
43/100
Est. carry
342 ft
342 ft
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill≠
Everyone
Beginner, Everyone
Diameter≠
21.6 cm
21.3 cm
Height≠
1.8 cm
1.9 cm
Rim depth
1.2 cm
1.2 cm
Rim width≠
1.8 cm
2 cm
Max weight≠
179.3 g
176 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics≠
0
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PDGA Approved
No
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Production status≠
Out of production
In production
Price from≠
Not listed
$17.99
The Verdict

Cipher or Dos X?

The Cipher and Dos X fly almost identically (8/4/-1/2). Go with the Dos X - it offers more plastic and weight options (8 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.

Cipher: StableDos X: Stable
Where to buy
Cipher
See retailer
Out of production
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Dos X
$17.99
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FAQ

Is the Cipher or Dos X more overstable?

They are equally stable (both +1) - turn -1/-1, fade 2/2.

Should a beginner pick the Cipher or Dos X?

Both rate the same for beginners (43/100). Pick by feel and price.

What is the difference between the Cipher and Dos X?

The Cipher and Dos X fly almost identically (8/4/-1/2). Go with the Dos X - it offers more plastic and weight options (8 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.

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Launch Disc Golf Cipher
Launch Disc Golf
Cipher
8 / 4 / -1 / 2
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Lone Star Disc Dos X
Lone Star Disc
Dos X
8 / 4 / -1 / 2
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