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Lone Star DiscLariatFairway Driver9/5/-1/1
Lone Star DiscDesperadoFairway Driver9/5/-2/1

Lariat vs Desperado

How Lariat and Desperado compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

TurnLariat -1 vs Desperado -2Height1.7 vs 1.8 cm (-0.1)Rim width2 vs 1.9 cm (+0.1)

Flight Paths

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Lone Star DiscLariatFairway Driver
Lone Star DiscDesperadoFairway Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Lariat
9
Desperado
9
GlideStays aloft
Lariat
5
Desperado
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Lariat
-1
Desperado
-2
FadeLow-speed hook
Lariat
1
Desperado
1
Specifications
Spec
Lone Star Disc
Lariat
Lone Star Disc
Desperado
Flight rating
9/5/-1/1
9/5/-2/1
Stability
Stable (+0)
Understable (-1)
Beginner score
46/100
51/100
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
1.8 cm
Rim depth
1.1 cm
1.2 cm
Rim width
2 cm
1.9 cm
Max weight
175 g
175 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
0
PDGA Approved
No
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
$17.99
Not listed
The Verdict

Lariat or Desperado?

Main difference: turn (Lariat -1 vs Desperado -2). The Desperado turns over more easily (better for less power or turnover shots); the Lariat resists turn and holds a hyzer.

Lariat: StableDesperado: Understable
Where to buy
Lariat
$17.99
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Desperado
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FAQ

Is the Lariat or Desperado more overstable?

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

Should a beginner pick the Lariat or Desperado?

A beginner is better off with the Desperado (beginner score 51/100 vs 46/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Lariat and Desperado?

Main difference: turn (Lariat -1 vs Desperado -2). The Desperado turns over more easily (better for less power or turnover shots); the Lariat resists turn and holds a hyzer.

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