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Lone Star DiscGrowlerDistance Driver12/6/-3/2
X-COMSCODistance Driver12/5/-3/2

Growler vs SCO

How Growler and SCO compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

GlideGrowler 6 vs SCO 5Height1.8 vs 1.6 cm (+0.2)Rim width2.3 vs 2.6 cm (-0.3)

Flight Paths

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Lone Star DiscGrowlerDistance Driver
X-COMSCODistance DriverOut of Production
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Growler
12
SCO
12
GlideStays aloft
Growler
6
SCO
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Growler
-3
SCO
-3
FadeLow-speed hook
Growler
2
SCO
2
Specifications
Spec
Lone Star Disc
Growler
X-COM
SCO
Flight rating
12/6/-3/2
12/5/-3/2
Stability
Understable (-1)
Understable (-1)
Beginner score
46/100
43/100
Est. carry
438 ft
430 ft
Type
Distance Driver
Distance Driver
Recommended skill
Intermediate, Advanced
Intermediate, Everyone
Diameter
21.1 cm
21.2 cm
Height
1.8 cm
1.6 cm
Rim depth
1.1 cm
1.1 cm
Rim width
2.3 cm
2.6 cm
Max weight
175 g
176 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
0
PDGA Approved
No
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Production status
In production
Out of production
Price from
$17.99
Not listed
The Verdict

Growler or SCO?

Main difference: glide (Growler 6 vs SCO 5). The Growler floats and carries farther; the SCO holds its line better in wind.

Growler: UnderstableSCO: Understable
Where to buy
Growler
$17.99
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SCO
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Out of production
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FAQ

Is the Growler or SCO more overstable?

They are equally stable (both -1) - turn -3/-3, fade 2/2.

Should a beginner pick the Growler or SCO?

A beginner is better off with the Growler (beginner score 46/100 vs 43/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Growler and SCO?

Main difference: glide (Growler 6 vs SCO 5). The Growler floats and carries farther; the SCO holds its line better in wind.

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Lone Star Disc Growler vs X-COM SCO: Flight Numbers Compared