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Mint DiscsAlphaFairway Driver8/4/0/2
Doomsday DiscsBunker BusterFairway Driver7/4/0/2

Alpha vs Bunker Buster

How Alpha and Bunker Buster compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

SpeedAlpha 8 vs Bunker Buster 7Diameter21.1 vs 24 cm (-2.9)Height2.1 vs 1.6 cm (+0.5)Rim width2 vs 1.7 cm (+0.3)PriceBunker Buster is cheaper ($2.04 less)

Flight Paths

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Mint DiscsAlphaFairway Driver
Doomsday DiscsBunker BusterFairway Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Alpha
8
Bunker Buster
7
GlideStays aloft
Alpha
4
Bunker Buster
4
TurnHigh-speed bend
Alpha
0
Bunker Buster
0
FadeLow-speed hook
Alpha
2
Bunker Buster
2
Specifications
Spec
Mint Discs
Alpha
Doomsday Discs
Bunker Buster
Flight rating
8/4/0/2
7/4/0/2
Stability
Overstable (+2)
Overstable (+2)
Beginner score
38/100
41/100
Est. carry
342 ft
322 ft
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill
Intermediate, Advanced
Everyone
Diameter
21.1 cm
24 cm
Height
2.1 cm
1.6 cm
Rim depth
1.2 cm
1.2 cm
Rim width
2 cm
1.7 cm
Max weight
175 g
199 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
0
PDGA Approved
Yes
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
$17.99
$15.95
The Verdict

Alpha or Bunker Buster?

Main difference: speed (Alpha 8 vs Bunker Buster 7). The Alpha has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Bunker Buster is easier to control.

Alpha: OverstableBunker Buster: Overstable
Where to buy
Alpha
$17.99
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Best price
Bunker Buster
$15.95
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FAQ

Is the Alpha or Bunker Buster more overstable?

They are equally stable (both +2) - turn 0/0, fade 2/2.

Should a beginner pick the Alpha or Bunker Buster?

A beginner is better off with the Bunker Buster (beginner score 41/100 vs 38/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Alpha and Bunker Buster?

Main difference: speed (Alpha 8 vs Bunker Buster 7). The Alpha has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Bunker Buster is easier to control.

Which is cheaper, the Alpha or Bunker Buster?

The Bunker Buster is cheaper, starting around $15.95 vs $17.99.

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Mint Discs Alpha vs Doomsday Discs Bunker Buster: Flight Numbers