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 DiscRio GrandeFairway Driver7/5/-2/1
Meridian DiscsRip CurrentFairway Driver7/5/-2/1

Rio Grande vs Rip Current

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

Key differences

Height1.9 vs 1.5 cm (+0.4)Rim width1.7 vs 1.8 cm (-0.1)PriceRip Current is cheaper ($1.00 less)

Flight Paths

Overhead view · right-hand backhand

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Lone Star DiscRio GrandeFairway Driver
Meridian DiscsRip CurrentFairway Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Rio Grande
7
Rip Current
7
GlideStays aloft
Rio Grande
5
Rip Current
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Rio Grande
-2
Rip Current
-2
FadeLow-speed hook
Rio Grande
1
Rip Current
1
Specifications
Spec
Lone Star Disc
Rio Grande
Meridian Discs
Rip Current
Flight rating
7/5/-2/1
7/5/-2/1
Stability
Understable (-1)
Understable (-1)
Beginner score
57/100
57/100
Est. carry
330 ft
330 ft
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill
Intermediate, Advanced
Everyone
Diameter
21.1 cm
21.2 cm
Height
1.9 cm
1.5 cm
Rim depth
1.2 cm
1.1 cm
Rim width
1.7 cm
1.8 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
$16.99
The Verdict

Rio Grande or Rip Current?

The Rio Grande and Rip Current fly almost identically (7/5/-2/1). Choose the Rio Grande for far more plastic and weight options (0 blends) and easier availability; choose the Rip Current to spend less.

Rio Grande: UnderstableRip Current: Understable
Where to buy
Rio Grande
$17.99
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Best price
Rip Current
$16.99
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FAQ

Is the Rio Grande or Rip Current more overstable?

They are equally stable (both -1) - turn -2/-2, fade 1/1.

Should a beginner pick the Rio Grande or Rip Current?

Both rate the same for beginners (57/100). Pick by feel and price.

What is the difference between the Rio Grande and Rip Current?

The Rio Grande and Rip Current fly almost identically (7/5/-2/1). Choose the Rio Grande for far more plastic and weight options (0 blends) and easier availability; choose the Rip Current to spend less.

Which is cheaper, the Rio Grande or Rip Current?

The Rip Current is cheaper, starting around $16.99 vs $17.99.

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Lone Star Disc Rio Grande vs Meridian Discs Rip Current: Flight N