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Loft DiscsHydrogenPutt & Approach1/2/0/0
Lone Star DiscArmadilloPutt & Approach1/2/0/1

Hydrogen vs Armadillo

How Hydrogen and Armadillo compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

FadeHydrogen 0 vs Armadillo 1Diameter21.2 vs 21.3 cm (-0.1)Height2.1 vs 1.9 cm (+0.2)Rim width0.7 vs 0.8 cm (-0.1)PlasticsArmadillo 9 vs Hydrogen 0PriceArmadillo is cheaper ($2.00 less)

Flight Paths

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Loft DiscsHydrogenPutt & Approach
Lone Star DiscArmadilloPutt & Approach
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Hydrogen
1
Armadillo
1
GlideStays aloft
Hydrogen
2
Armadillo
2
TurnHigh-speed bend
Hydrogen
0
Armadillo
0
FadeLow-speed hook
Hydrogen
0
Armadillo
1
Specifications
Spec
Loft Discs
Hydrogen
Lone Star Disc
Armadillo
Flight rating
1/2/0/0
1/2/0/1
Stability
Stable (+0)
Overstable (+1)
Beginner score
61/100
57/100
Est. carry
186 ft
186 ft
Type
Putt & Approach
Putt & Approach
Recommended skill
Everyone
Everyone
Diameter
21.2 cm
21.3 cm
Height
2.1 cm
1.9 cm
Rim depth
1.5 cm
1.4 cm
Rim width
0.7 cm
0.8 cm
Max weight
177 g
176 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
PDGA Approved
No
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
$19.99
$17.99
The Verdict

Hydrogen or Armadillo?

Main difference: fade (Hydrogen 0 vs Armadillo 1). The Armadillo fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the Hydrogen finishes straighter.

Hydrogen: StableArmadillo: Overstable
Where to buy
Hydrogen
$19.99
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Armadillo
$17.99
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FAQ

Is the Hydrogen or Armadillo more overstable?

The Armadillo is more overstable (stability +1 vs +0). It resists turning and fades harder.

Should a beginner pick the Hydrogen or Armadillo?

A beginner is better off with the Hydrogen (beginner score 61/100 vs 57/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Hydrogen and Armadillo?

Main difference: fade (Hydrogen 0 vs Armadillo 1). The Armadillo fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the Hydrogen finishes straighter.

Which is cheaper, the Hydrogen or Armadillo?

The Armadillo is cheaper, starting around $17.99 vs $19.99.

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