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Lone Star DiscArmadilloPutt & Approach1/2/0/1
InnovaBirdiePutt & Approach1/2/0/0

Armadillo vs Birdie

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

Key differences

FadeArmadillo 1 vs Birdie 0Diameter21.3 vs 21.1 cm (+0.2)Height1.9 vs 2.3 cm (-0.4)Rim width0.8 vs 0.7 cm (+0.1)PlasticsArmadillo 9 vs Birdie 0PriceBirdie is cheaper ($6.00 less)

Flight Paths

Overhead view · right-hand backhand

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Lone Star DiscArmadilloPutt & Approach
InnovaBirdiePutt & Approach
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Armadillo
1
Birdie
1
GlideStays aloft
Armadillo
2
Birdie
2
TurnHigh-speed bend
Armadillo
0
Birdie
0
FadeLow-speed hook
Armadillo
1
Birdie
0
Specifications
Spec
Lone Star Disc
Armadillo
Innova
Birdie
Flight rating
1/2/0/1
1/2/0/0
Stability
Overstable (+1)
Stable (+0)
Beginner score
57/100
61/100
Est. carry
186 ft
186 ft
Type
Putt & Approach
Putt & Approach
Recommended skill
Everyone
Beginner
Diameter
21.3 cm
21.1 cm
Height
1.9 cm
2.3 cm
Rim depth
1.4 cm
1.9 cm
Rim width
0.8 cm
0.7 cm
Max weight
176 g
175 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
PDGA Approved
No
Yes
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
$17.99
$11.99
The Verdict

Armadillo or Birdie?

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

Armadillo: OverstableBirdie: Stable
Where to buy
Armadillo
$17.99
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Best price
Birdie
$11.99
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FAQ

Is the Armadillo or Birdie more overstable?

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

Should a beginner pick the Armadillo or Birdie?

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

What is the difference between the Armadillo and Birdie?

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

Which is cheaper, the Armadillo or Birdie?

The Birdie is cheaper, starting around $11.99 vs $17.99.

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Lone Star Disc Armadillo vs Innova Birdie: Flight Numbers Compare