Compare Disc Golf Discs

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Mint DiscsDiamondbackDistance Driver9/5/-2/2
Lone Star DiscCactusDistance Driver10/5/-2/2

Diamondback vs Cactus

How Diamondback and Cactus compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

SpeedDiamondback 9 vs Cactus 10Diameter21.3 vs 21.2 cm (+0.1)

Flight Paths

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Mint DiscsDiamondbackDistance Driver
Lone Star DiscCactusDistance Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Diamondback
9
Cactus
10
GlideStays aloft
Diamondback
5
Cactus
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Diamondback
-2
Cactus
-2
FadeLow-speed hook
Diamondback
2
Cactus
2
Specifications
Spec
Mint Discs
Diamondback
Lone Star Disc
Cactus
Flight rating
9/5/-2/2
10/5/-2/2
Stability
Understable (+0)
Understable (+0)
Beginner score
47/100
44/100
Est. carry
370 ft
390 ft
Type
Distance Driver
Distance Driver
Recommended skill
Not listed
Everyone
Diameter
21.3 cm
21.2 cm
Height
1.6 cm
1.6 cm
Rim depth
1.1 cm
1.1 cm
Rim width
2.1 cm
2.1 cm
Max weight
174 g
174 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
0
PDGA Approved
No
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
$17.99
$17.99
The Verdict

Diamondback or Cactus?

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

Diamondback: UnderstableCactus: Understable
Where to buy
Diamondback
$17.99
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Cactus
$17.99
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FAQ

Is the Diamondback or Cactus more overstable?

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

Should a beginner pick the Diamondback or Cactus?

A beginner is better off with the Diamondback (beginner score 47/100 vs 44/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Diamondback and Cactus?

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

Which is cheaper, the Diamondback or Cactus?

Both start around $17.99.

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Mint Discs Diamondback vs Lone Star Disc Cactus: Flight Numbers C