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Lone Star DiscMad CatFairway Driver9/5/0/2
InnovaThunderbirdFairway Driver9/5/0/2

Mad Cat vs Thunderbird

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

Key differences

Height1.8 vs 1.6 cm (+0.2)PlasticsThunderbird 28 vs Mad Cat 0AvailabilityThunderbird is on Amazon; Mad Cat is notPriceThunderbird is cheaper ($6.00 less)

Flight Paths

Overhead view · right-hand backhand

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Lone Star DiscMad CatFairway Driver
InnovaThunderbirdFairway Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Mad Cat
9
Thunderbird
9
GlideStays aloft
Mad Cat
5
Thunderbird
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Mad Cat
0
Thunderbird
0
FadeLow-speed hook
Mad Cat
2
Thunderbird
2
Specifications
Spec
Lone Star Disc
Mad Cat
Innova
Thunderbird
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
Everyone
Diameter
21.2 cm
21.2 cm
Height
1.8 cm
1.6 cm
Rim depth
1.2 cm
1.1 cm
Rim width
1.9 cm
1.9 cm
Max weight
176 g
175 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
PDGA Approved
Yes
Yes
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Yes
Price from
$17.99
$11.99
The Verdict

Mad Cat or Thunderbird?

The Mad Cat and Thunderbird fly almost identically (9/5/0/2). Go with the Thunderbird - it offers more plastic and weight options (28 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.

Mad Cat: OverstableThunderbird: Overstable
Where to buy
Mad Cat
$17.99
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Best price
Thunderbird
$11.99

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FAQ

Is the Mad Cat or Thunderbird more overstable?

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

Should a beginner pick the Mad Cat or Thunderbird?

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

What is the difference between the Mad Cat and Thunderbird?

The Mad Cat and Thunderbird fly almost identically (9/5/0/2). Go with the Thunderbird - it offers more plastic and weight options (28 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.

Which is cheaper, the Mad Cat or Thunderbird?

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

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Lone Star Disc Mad Cat vs Innova Thunderbird: Flight Numbers Comp