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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Legacy DiscsGaugeMidrange5/5/0/1
Thought Space AthleticsPathfinderMidrange5/5/0/1

Gauge vs Pathfinder

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

Key differences

Diameter21.8 vs 21.5 cm (+0.3)Height2.2 vs 1.7 cm (+0.5)Rim width1.2 vs 1.4 cm (-0.2)PlasticsPathfinder 12 vs Gauge 0PriceGauge is cheaper ($9.00 less)

Flight Paths

Overhead view · right-hand backhand

0100200300400500Distance (ft)Fade / Turn
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Tap a disc to show or hide its path. Picks that share flight numbers are nudged apart so each one is visible. Estimated from flight numbers.

Legacy DiscsGaugeMidrange
Thought Space AthleticsPathfinderMidrange
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Gauge
5
Pathfinder
5
GlideStays aloft
Gauge
5
Pathfinder
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Gauge
0
Pathfinder
0
FadeLow-speed hook
Gauge
1
Pathfinder
1
Specifications
Spec
Legacy Discs
Gauge
Thought Space Athletics
Pathfinder
Flight rating
5/5/0/1
5/5/0/1
Stability
Overstable (+1)
Overstable (+1)
Beginner score
52/100
52/100
Est. carry
290 ft
290 ft
Type
Midrange
Midrange
Recommended skill
Beginner, Everyone
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Everyone
Diameter
21.8 cm
21.5 cm
Height
2.2 cm
1.7 cm
Rim depth
1.4 cm
1.3 cm
Rim width
1.2 cm
1.4 cm
Max weight
180 g
178 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
PDGA Approved
Yes
Yes
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
$13.99
$22.99
The Verdict

Gauge or Pathfinder?

The Gauge and Pathfinder fly almost identically (5/5/0/1). Choose the Pathfinder for far more plastic and weight options (12 blends) and easier availability; choose the Gauge to spend less.

Gauge: OverstablePathfinder: Overstable
Where to buy
Best price
Gauge
$13.99
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Pathfinder
$22.99
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FAQ

Is the Gauge or Pathfinder more overstable?

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

Should a beginner pick the Gauge or Pathfinder?

Both rate the same for beginners (52/100). Pick by feel and price.

What is the difference between the Gauge and Pathfinder?

The Gauge and Pathfinder fly almost identically (5/5/0/1). Choose the Pathfinder for far more plastic and weight options (12 blends) and easier availability; choose the Gauge to spend less.

Which is cheaper, the Gauge or Pathfinder?

The Gauge is cheaper, starting around $13.99 vs $22.99.

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Legacy Discs Gauge vs Thought Space Athletics Pathfinder: Flight