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 DiscRio GrandeFairway Driver7/5/-2/1

Rip Current vs Rio Grande

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

Key differences

Height1.5 vs 1.9 cm (-0.4)Rim width1.8 vs 1.7 cm (+0.1)PriceRip Current is cheaper ($1.00 less)

Flight Paths

Overhead view · right-hand backhand

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Meridian DiscsRip CurrentFairway Driver
Lone Star DiscRio GrandeFairway Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Rip Current
7
Rio Grande
7
GlideStays aloft
Rip Current
5
Rio Grande
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Rip Current
-2
Rio Grande
-2
FadeLow-speed hook
Rip Current
1
Rio Grande
1
Specifications
Spec
Meridian Discs
Rip Current
Lone Star Disc
Rio Grande
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
Intermediate, Advanced
Diameter
21.2 cm
21.1 cm
Height
1.5 cm
1.9 cm
Rim depth
1.1 cm
1.2 cm
Rim width
1.8 cm
1.7 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 Rio Grande?

The Rip Current and Rio Grande 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: UnderstableRio Grande: Understable
Where to buy
Best price
Rip Current
$16.99
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Rio Grande
$17.99
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FAQ

Is the Rip Current or Rio Grande more overstable?

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

Should a beginner pick the Rip Current or Rio Grande?

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

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

The Rip Current and Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande?

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

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