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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Lone Star DiscDesperadoFairway Driver9/5/-2/1
Legacy DiscsBanditFairway Driver9/5/-2/1

Desperado vs Bandit

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

Key differences

Diameter21.1 vs 21.3 cm (-0.2)Height1.8 vs 1.5 cm (+0.3)Rim width1.9 vs 2 cm (-0.1)

Flight Paths

Overhead view · right-hand backhand

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Lone Star DiscDesperadoFairway Driver
Legacy DiscsBanditFairway Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Desperado
9
Bandit
9
GlideStays aloft
Desperado
5
Bandit
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Desperado
-2
Bandit
-2
FadeLow-speed hook
Desperado
1
Bandit
1
Specifications
Spec
Lone Star Disc
Desperado
Legacy Discs
Bandit
Flight rating
9/5/-2/1
9/5/-2/1
Stability
Understable (-1)
Understable (-1)
Beginner score
51/100
51/100
Est. carry
370 ft
370 ft
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill
Everyone
Intermediate
Diameter
21.1 cm
21.3 cm
Height
1.8 cm
1.5 cm
Rim depth
1.2 cm
1.1 cm
Rim width
1.9 cm
2 cm
Max weight
175 g
175 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
0
PDGA Approved
No
Yes
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
Not listed
$17.49
The Verdict

Desperado or Bandit?

The Desperado and Bandit fly almost identically (9/5/-2/1). Choose the Desperado for far more plastic and weight options (0 blends) and easier availability; choose the Bandit to spend less.

Desperado: UnderstableBandit: Understable
Where to buy
Desperado
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Bandit
$17.49
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FAQ

Is the Desperado or Bandit more overstable?

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

Should a beginner pick the Desperado or Bandit?

Both rate the same for beginners (51/100). Pick by feel and price.

What is the difference between the Desperado and Bandit?

The Desperado and Bandit fly almost identically (9/5/-2/1). Choose the Desperado for far more plastic and weight options (0 blends) and easier availability; choose the Bandit to spend less.

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