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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Meridian DiscsRip CurrentFairway Driver7/5/-2/1
Lone Star DiscMockingbirdFairway Driver7/5/-2/1

Rip Current vs Mockingbird

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

Key differences

Diameter21.2 vs 21 cm (+0.2)Height1.5 vs 2 cm (-0.5)PriceRip Current is cheaper ($1.00 less)

Flight Paths

Overhead view · right-hand backhand

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Meridian DiscsRip CurrentFairway Driver
Lone Star DiscMockingbirdFairway Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Rip Current
7
Mockingbird
7
GlideStays aloft
Rip Current
5
Mockingbird
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Rip Current
-2
Mockingbird
-2
FadeLow-speed hook
Rip Current
1
Mockingbird
1
Specifications
Spec
Meridian Discs
Rip Current
Lone Star Disc
Mockingbird
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
Everyone
Everyone
Diameter
21.2 cm
21 cm
Height
1.5 cm
2 cm
Rim depth
1.1 cm
1.2 cm
Rim width
1.8 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
$16.99
$17.99
The Verdict

Rip Current or Mockingbird?

The Rip Current and Mockingbird fly almost identically (7/5/-2/1). Go with the Rip Current - it offers more plastic and weight options (0 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.

Rip Current: UnderstableMockingbird: Understable
Where to buy
Best price
Rip Current
$16.99
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Mockingbird
$17.99
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FAQ

Is the Rip Current or Mockingbird more overstable?

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

Should a beginner pick the Rip Current or Mockingbird?

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

What is the difference between the Rip Current and Mockingbird?

The Rip Current and Mockingbird fly almost identically (7/5/-2/1). Go with the Rip Current - it offers more plastic and weight options (0 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.

Which is cheaper, the Rip Current or Mockingbird?

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

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Meridian Discs Rip Current vs Lone Star Disc Mockingbird: Flight