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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 DiscThe TexFairway Driver6/5/-3/1
X-COMHeliosFairway Driver6/5/-3/1

The Tex vs Helios

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

Key differences

Diameter21.1 vs 21 cm (+0.1)Height1.8 vs 1.6 cm (+0.2)PriceHelios is cheaper ($4.00 less)

Flight Paths

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Lone Star DiscThe TexFairway Driver
X-COMHeliosFairway Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
The Tex
6
Helios
6
GlideStays aloft
The Tex
5
Helios
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
The Tex
-3
Helios
-3
FadeLow-speed hook
The Tex
1
Helios
1
Specifications
Spec
Lone Star Disc
The Tex
X-COM
Helios
Flight rating
6/5/-3/1
6/5/-3/1
Stability
Very understable (-2)
Very understable (-2)
Beginner score
65/100
65/100
Est. carry
310 ft
310 ft
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill
Beginner, Intermediate, Everyone
Beginner
Diameter
21.1 cm
21 cm
Height
1.8 cm
1.6 cm
Rim depth
1.1 cm
1.1 cm
Rim width
1.7 cm
1.6 cm
Max weight
175 g
166 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
0
PDGA Approved
No
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
$17.99
$13.99
The Verdict

The Tex or Helios?

The The Tex and Helios fly almost identically (6/5/-3/1). Choose the The Tex for far more plastic and weight options (0 blends) and easier availability; choose the Helios to spend less.

The Tex: Very understableHelios: Very understable
Where to buy
The Tex
$17.99
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Best price
Helios
$13.99
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FAQ

Is the The Tex or Helios more overstable?

They are equally stable (both -2) - turn -3/-3, fade 1/1.

Should a beginner pick the The Tex or Helios?

Both rate the same for beginners (65/100). Pick by feel and price.

What is the difference between the The Tex and Helios?

The The Tex and Helios fly almost identically (6/5/-3/1). Choose the The Tex for far more plastic and weight options (0 blends) and easier availability; choose the Helios to spend less.

Which is cheaper, the The Tex or Helios?

The Helios is cheaper, starting around $13.99 vs $17.99.

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Lone Star Disc The Tex vs X-COM Helios: Flight Numbers Compared