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Mint DiscsLobsterMidrange5/5/-3/1
MVP Disc SportsUplinkMidrange5/5/-3/0.5

Lobster vs Uplink

How Lobster and Uplink compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

FadeLobster 1 vs Uplink 0.5PriceUplink is cheaper ($1.04 less)

Flight Paths

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Mint DiscsLobsterMidrange
MVP Disc SportsUplinkMidrange
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Lobster
5
Uplink
5
GlideStays aloft
Lobster
5
Uplink
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Lobster
-3
Uplink
-3
FadeLow-speed hook
Lobster
1
Uplink
0.5
Specifications
Spec
Mint Discs
Lobster
MVP Disc Sports
Uplink
Flight rating
5/5/-3/1
5/5/-3/0.5
Stability
Understable (-2)
Very understable (-2.5)
Beginner score
67/100
69/100
Est. carry
290 ft
290 ft
Type
Midrange
Midrange
Recommended skill
Everyone
Beginner, Everyone
Diameter
21.5 cm
21.5 cm
Height
1.8 cm
1.8 cm
Rim depth
1.3 cm
1.4 cm
Rim width
1.4 cm
1.3 cm
Max weight
178 g
178 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
0
PDGA Approved
No
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
$19.99
$18.95
The Verdict

Lobster or Uplink?

Main difference: fade (Lobster 1 vs Uplink 0.5). The Lobster fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the Uplink finishes straighter.

Lobster: UnderstableUplink: Very understable
Where to buy
Lobster
$19.99
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Best price
Uplink
$18.95
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FAQ

Is the Lobster or Uplink more overstable?

The Lobster is more overstable (stability -2 vs -2.5). It resists turning and fades harder.

Should a beginner pick the Lobster or Uplink?

A beginner is better off with the Uplink (beginner score 69/100 vs 67/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Lobster and Uplink?

Main difference: fade (Lobster 1 vs Uplink 0.5). The Lobster fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the Uplink finishes straighter.

Which is cheaper, the Lobster or Uplink?

The Uplink is cheaper, starting around $18.95 vs $19.99.

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Mint Discs Lobster vs MVP Disc Sports Uplink: Flight Numbers Comp