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Lightning DiscsUpshotPutt & Approach1/3/-2/0

Gateway Disc SportsMagicPutt & Approach2/3/-1/0

Upshot vs Magic

How Upshot and Magic compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

SpeedUpshot 1 vs Magic 2TurnUpshot -2 vs Magic -1Diameter21.6 vs 21 cm (+0.6)Height2.2 vs 2.1 cm (+0.1)Rim width0.7 vs 1 cm (-0.3)PlasticsMagic 36 vs Upshot 0

Flight Paths

Overhead view · right-hand backhand

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Lightning DiscsUpshotPutt & ApproachOut of Production

Gateway Disc SportsMagicPutt & Approach

Flight Numberslonger bar = more of that trait

SpeedRim & velocity

Upshot

Magic

GlideStays aloft

Upshot

Magic

TurnHigh-speed bend

Upshot

-2

Magic

-1

FadeLow-speed hook

Upshot

Magic

Specifications

Differences only

Spec

Lightning Discs

Upshot

Gateway Disc Sports

Magic

Flight rating≠

1/3/-2/0

2/3/-1/0

Stability≠

Understable (-2)

Understable (-1)

Beginner score≠

74/100

66/100

Est. carry≠

194 ft

214 ft

Type

Putt & Approach

Recommended skill≠

Beginner

Beginner, Everyone

Diameter≠

21.6 cm

21 cm

Height≠

2.2 cm

2.1 cm

Rim depth≠

1.4 cm

1.5 cm

Rim width≠

0.7 cm

1 cm

Max weight≠

179.3 g

174 g

Bead

Beadless

Plastics≠

36view on disc page →

PDGA Approved≠

Yes

On Amazon

Not on Amazon

Production status≠

Out of production

In production

Price from≠

Not listed

$11.99

The Verdict

Upshot or Magic?

Main difference: speed (Upshot 1 vs Magic 2). The Magic has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Upshot is easier to control.

Upshot: UnderstableMagic: Understable

Where to buy

Upshot

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Out of production

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Magic

$11.99

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FAQ

Is the Upshot or Magic more overstable?

The Magic is more overstable (stability -1 vs -2). It resists turning and fades harder.

Should a beginner pick the Upshot or Magic?

A beginner is better off with the Upshot (beginner score 74/100 vs 66/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Upshot and Magic?

Main difference: speed (Upshot 1 vs Magic 2). The Magic has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Upshot is easier to control.

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