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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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Legacy DiscsPatriotFairway Driver7/5/-2/1
Streamline DiscsDriftFairway Driver7/5/-2/1

Patriot vs Drift

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

Key differences

PlasticsPatriot 16 vs Drift 0PriceDrift is cheaper ($5.54 less)

Flight Paths

Overhead view · right-hand backhand

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Legacy DiscsPatriotFairway Driver
Streamline DiscsDriftFairway Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Patriot
7
Drift
7
GlideStays aloft
Patriot
5
Drift
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Patriot
-2
Drift
-2
FadeLow-speed hook
Patriot
1
Drift
1
Specifications
Spec
Legacy Discs
Patriot
Streamline Discs
Drift
Flight rating
7/5/-2/1
7/5/-2/1
Stability
Understable (-1)
Understable (-1)
Beginner score
57/100
57/100
Est. carry
330 ft
330 ft
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill
Beginner, Everyone
Everyone
Diameter
21.2 cm
21.2 cm
Height
1.8 cm
1.8 cm
Rim depth
1.1 cm
1.2 cm
Rim width
1.8 cm
1.8 cm
Max weight
175 g
175 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
PDGA Approved
Yes
Yes
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
$17.49
$11.95
The Verdict

Patriot or Drift?

The Patriot and Drift fly almost identically (7/5/-2/1). Choose the Patriot for far more plastic and weight options (16 blends) and easier availability; choose the Drift to spend less.

Patriot: UnderstableDrift: Understable
Where to buy
Patriot
$17.49
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Best price
Drift
$11.95
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FAQ

Is the Patriot or Drift more overstable?

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

Should a beginner pick the Patriot or Drift?

Both rate the same for beginners (57/100). Pick by feel and price.

What is the difference between the Patriot and Drift?

The Patriot and Drift fly almost identically (7/5/-2/1). Choose the Patriot for far more plastic and weight options (16 blends) and easier availability; choose the Drift to spend less.

Which is cheaper, the Patriot or Drift?

The Drift is cheaper, starting around $11.95 vs $17.49.

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Legacy Discs Patriot vs Streamline Discs Drift: Flight Numbers Co