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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 DiscMad CatFairway Driver9/5/0/2
DiscmaniaVanguardFairway Driver9/5/0/2

Mad Cat vs Vanguard

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

Key differences

Height1.8 vs 1.7 cm (+0.1)Rim width1.9 vs 2 cm (-0.1)PriceMad Cat is cheaper ($7.00 less)

Flight Paths

Overhead view · right-hand backhand

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Lone Star DiscMad CatFairway Driver
DiscmaniaVanguardFairway Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Mad Cat
9
Vanguard
9
GlideStays aloft
Mad Cat
5
Vanguard
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Mad Cat
0
Vanguard
0
FadeLow-speed hook
Mad Cat
2
Vanguard
2
Specifications
Spec
Lone Star Disc
Mad Cat
Discmania
Vanguard
Flight rating
9/5/0/2
9/5/0/2
Stability
Overstable (+2)
Overstable (+2)
Beginner score
37/100
37/100
Est. carry
370 ft
370 ft
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill
Intermediate, Advanced
Intermediate, Advanced
Diameter
21.2 cm
21.2 cm
Height
1.8 cm
1.7 cm
Rim depth
1.2 cm
1.1 cm
Rim width
1.9 cm
2 cm
Max weight
176 g
176 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
0
PDGA Approved
Yes
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
$17.99
$24.99
The Verdict

Mad Cat or Vanguard?

The Mad Cat and Vanguard fly almost identically (9/5/0/2). Go with the Mad Cat - it offers more plastic and weight options (0 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.

Mad Cat: OverstableVanguard: Overstable
Where to buy
Best price
Mad Cat
$17.99
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Vanguard
$24.99
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FAQ

Is the Mad Cat or Vanguard more overstable?

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

Should a beginner pick the Mad Cat or Vanguard?

Both rate the same for beginners (37/100). Pick by feel and price.

What is the difference between the Mad Cat and Vanguard?

The Mad Cat and Vanguard fly almost identically (9/5/0/2). Go with the Mad Cat - it offers more plastic and weight options (0 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.

Which is cheaper, the Mad Cat or Vanguard?

The Mad Cat is cheaper, starting around $17.99 vs $24.99.

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Lone Star Disc Mad Cat vs Discmania Vanguard: Flight Numbers Comp