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 DiscLariatFairway Driver9/5/-1/1
Hooligan DiscsThreadFairway Driver9/5/-1/1

Lariat vs Thread

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

Key differences

Height1.7 vs 1.5 cm (+0.2)PriceLariat is cheaper ($2.00 less)

Flight Paths

Overhead view · right-hand backhand

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Tap a disc to show or hide its path. Picks that share flight numbers are nudged apart so each one is visible. Estimated from flight numbers.

Lone Star DiscLariatFairway Driver
Hooligan DiscsThreadFairway Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Lariat
9
Thread
9
GlideStays aloft
Lariat
5
Thread
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Lariat
-1
Thread
-1
FadeLow-speed hook
Lariat
1
Thread
1
Specifications
Spec
Lone Star Disc
Lariat
Hooligan Discs
Thread
Flight rating
9/5/-1/1
9/5/-1/1
Stability
Stable (+0)
Stable (+0)
Beginner score
46/100
46/100
Est. carry
370 ft
370 ft
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill
Everyone
Everyone
Diameter
21.1 cm
21.1 cm
Height
1.7 cm
1.5 cm
Rim depth
1.1 cm
2 cm
Rim width
2 cm
2 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
Price from
$17.99
$19.99
The Verdict

Lariat or Thread?

The Lariat and Thread fly almost identically (9/5/-1/1). Go with the Lariat - it offers more plastic and weight options (0 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.

Lariat: StableThread: Stable
Where to buy
Best price
Lariat
$17.99
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Thread
$19.99
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FAQ

Is the Lariat or Thread more overstable?

They are equally stable (both +0) - turn -1/-1, fade 1/1.

Should a beginner pick the Lariat or Thread?

Both rate the same for beginners (46/100). Pick by feel and price.

What is the difference between the Lariat and Thread?

The Lariat and Thread fly almost identically (9/5/-1/1). Go with the Lariat - it offers more plastic and weight options (0 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.

Which is cheaper, the Lariat or Thread?

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

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Lone Star Disc Lariat vs Hooligan Discs Thread: Flight Numbers Co