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Lone Star DiscTumbleweedDistance Driver10/6/-3/1
MVP Disc SportsImpulseDistance Driver9/5/-3/1

Tumbleweed vs Impulse

How Tumbleweed and Impulse compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

SpeedTumbleweed 10 vs Impulse 9GlideTumbleweed 6 vs Impulse 5Diameter21.3 vs 21.1 cm (+0.2)Height1.7 vs 1.4 cm (+0.3)Rim width2.2 vs 2 cm (+0.2)PriceTumbleweed is cheaper ($2.96 less)

Flight Paths

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Lone Star DiscTumbleweedDistance Driver
MVP Disc SportsImpulseDistance Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Tumbleweed
10
Impulse
9
GlideStays aloft
Tumbleweed
6
Impulse
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Tumbleweed
-3
Impulse
-3
FadeLow-speed hook
Tumbleweed
1
Impulse
1
Specifications
Spec
Lone Star Disc
Tumbleweed
MVP Disc Sports
Impulse
Flight rating
10/6/-3/1
9/5/-3/1
Stability
Very understable (-2)
Very understable (-2)
Beginner score
55/100
56/100
Est. carry
398 ft
370 ft
Type
Distance Driver
Distance Driver
Recommended skill
Beginner, Everyone
Beginner, Intermediate
Diameter
21.3 cm
21.1 cm
Height
1.7 cm
1.4 cm
Rim depth
1.1 cm
1.2 cm
Rim width
2.2 cm
2 cm
Max weight
176 g
174 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
0
PDGA Approved
No
Yes
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
$17.99
$20.95
The Verdict

Tumbleweed or Impulse?

Main difference: speed (Tumbleweed 10 vs Impulse 9). The Tumbleweed has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Impulse is easier to control.

Tumbleweed: Very understableImpulse: Very understable
Where to buy
Best price
Tumbleweed
$17.99
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Impulse
$20.95
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FAQ

Is the Tumbleweed or Impulse more overstable?

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

Should a beginner pick the Tumbleweed or Impulse?

A beginner is better off with the Impulse (beginner score 56/100 vs 55/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Tumbleweed and Impulse?

Main difference: speed (Tumbleweed 10 vs Impulse 9). The Tumbleweed has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Impulse is easier to control.

Which is cheaper, the Tumbleweed or Impulse?

The Tumbleweed is cheaper, starting around $17.99 vs $20.95.

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Lone Star Disc Tumbleweed vs MVP Disc Sports Impulse: Flight Numb