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 DiscHoustonMidrange5/5/0/2
Gateway Disc SportsProphecyMidrange5/5/0/2

Houston vs Prophecy

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

Key differences

Diameter21.5 vs 21.9 cm (-0.4)Height1.9 vs 1.7 cm (+0.2)Rim width1.4 vs 1.5 cm (-0.1)PlasticsProphecy 14 vs Houston 0PriceProphecy is cheaper ($6.00 less)

Flight Paths

Overhead view · right-hand backhand

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Lone Star DiscHoustonMidrange
Gateway Disc SportsProphecyMidrange
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Houston
5
Prophecy
5
GlideStays aloft
Houston
5
Prophecy
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Houston
0
Prophecy
0
FadeLow-speed hook
Houston
2
Prophecy
2
Specifications
Spec
Lone Star Disc
Houston
Gateway Disc Sports
Prophecy
Flight rating
5/5/0/2
5/5/0/2
Stability
Overstable (+2)
Overstable (+2)
Beginner score
48/100
48/100
Est. carry
290 ft
290 ft
Type
Midrange
Midrange
Recommended skill
Intermediate, Advanced
Everyone
Diameter
21.5 cm
21.9 cm
Height
1.9 cm
1.7 cm
Rim depth
1.4 cm
1.2 cm
Rim width
1.4 cm
1.5 cm
Max weight
178.5 g
182 g
Bead
Beadless
Beaded
Plastics
0
PDGA Approved
No
Yes
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
$17.99
$11.99
The Verdict

Houston or Prophecy?

The Houston and Prophecy fly almost identically (5/5/0/2). Go with the Prophecy - it offers more plastic and weight options (14 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.

Houston: OverstableProphecy: Overstable
Where to buy
Houston
$17.99
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Prophecy
$11.99
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FAQ

Is the Houston or Prophecy more overstable?

They are equally stable (both +2) - turn 0/0, fade 2/2.

Should a beginner pick the Houston or Prophecy?

Both rate the same for beginners (48/100). Pick by feel and price.

What is the difference between the Houston and Prophecy?

The Houston and Prophecy fly almost identically (5/5/0/2). Go with the Prophecy - it offers more plastic and weight options (14 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.

Which is cheaper, the Houston or Prophecy?

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

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Lone Star Disc Houston vs Gateway Disc Sports Prophecy: Flight Nu