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 DiscsRecluseMidrange5/3/0/4
Goliath DiscsSamsonMidrange5/3/0/3.5
Recluse vs Samson
How Recluse and Samson compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.
Key differences
FadeRecluse 4 vs Samson 3.5Diameter21.3 vs 21.5 cm (-0.2)Rim width1.3 vs 1.5 cm (-0.2)PlasticsRecluse 9 vs Samson 0
Flight Paths
Overhead view · right-hand backhand
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Flight Numberslonger bar = more of that trait
Flight rating≠
5/3/0/4
5/3/0/3.5
Stability≠
Very overstable (+4)
Very overstable (+3.5)
Beginner score≠
36/100
38/100
Recommended skill
Intermediate, Advanced
Intermediate, Advanced
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from≠
$17.49
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Flight rating≠5/3/0/4
Stability≠Very overstable (+4)
Beginner score≠36/100
Est. carry274 ft
TypeMidrange
Recommended skillIntermediate, Advanced
Diameter≠21.3 cm
Height1.6 cm
Rim depth≠1.5 cm
Rim width≠1.3 cm
Max weight≠175 g
Bead≠Beaded
Plastics≠9
PDGA Approved≠Yes
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Price from≠$17.49
Flight rating≠5/3/0/3.5
Stability≠Very overstable (+3.5)
Beginner score≠38/100
Est. carry274 ft
TypeMidrange
Recommended skillIntermediate, Advanced
Diameter≠21.5 cm
Height1.6 cm
Rim depth≠1.1 cm
Rim width≠1.5 cm
Max weight≠178 g
Bead≠Beadless
Plastics≠0
PDGA Approved≠No
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Price from≠Not listed
The Verdict
Recluse or Samson?
Main difference: fade (Recluse 4 vs Samson 3.5). The Recluse fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the Samson finishes straighter.
Recluse: Very overstableSamson: Very overstable
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FAQ
Is the Recluse or Samson more overstable?
The Recluse is more overstable (stability +4 vs +3.5). It resists turning and fades harder.
Should a beginner pick the Recluse or Samson?
A beginner is better off with the Samson (beginner score 38/100 vs 36/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.
What is the difference between the Recluse and Samson?
Main difference: fade (Recluse 4 vs Samson 3.5). The Recluse fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the Samson finishes straighter.
