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✕ MVP Disc Sports Catalyst Distance Driver 13/5.5/-2/2
✕ Gateway Disc Sports Air Strike Distance Driver 13/5/-2/2
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How Catalyst and Air Strike compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.
Key differences Glide Catalyst 5.5 vs Air Strike 5 Diameter 21.1 vs 21 cm (+0.1) Height 1.9 vs 1.5 cm (+0.4) Rim width 2.4 vs 2.3 cm (+0.1) Price Air Strike is cheaper ($3.96 less)
Flight Paths Overhead view · right-hand backhand
0 100 200 300 400 500 Distance (ft) Fade / Turn Left Right Forehand
Slower Normal Faster
Catalyst 454 ft Air Strike 450 ft Tap a disc to show or hide its path. Estimated from flight numbers.
✕ ✕ Flight Numbers longer bar = more of that trait
Spec
Gateway Disc Sports
Air Strike
Flight rating≠
13 / 5.5 / -2 / 2
13 / 5 / -2 / 2
Stability
Understable (+0)
Understable (+0)
Beginner score≠
37/100
36/100
Type
Distance Driver
Distance Driver
Recommended skill
Intermediate, Advanced
Intermediate, Advanced
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Flight rating≠ 13 / 5.5 / -2 / 2
Stability Understable (+0)
Beginner score≠ 37/100
Est. carry≠ 454 ft
Type Distance Driver
Recommended skill Intermediate, Advanced
Diameter≠ 21.1 cm
Height≠ 1.9 cm
Rim depth 1.2 cm
Rim width≠ 2.4 cm
Max weight 176 g
Bead Beadless
Plastics 0
PDGA Approved≠ Yes
On Amazon Not on Amazon
Price from≠ $19.95
Gateway Disc Sports
Air Strike
cheapest Flight rating≠ 13 / 5 / -2 / 2
Stability Understable (+0)
Beginner score≠ 36/100
Est. carry≠ 450 ft
Type Distance Driver
Recommended skill Intermediate, Advanced
Diameter≠ 21 cm
Height≠ 1.5 cm
Rim depth 1.2 cm
Rim width≠ 2.3 cm
Max weight 176 g
Bead Beadless
Plastics 0
PDGA Approved≠ No
On Amazon Not on Amazon
Price from≠ $15.99
The Verdict
Catalyst or Air Strike? Main difference: glide (Catalyst 5.5 vs Air Strike 5). The Catalyst floats and carries farther; the Air Strike holds its line better in wind.
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FAQ Is the Catalyst or Air Strike more overstable? They are equally stable (both +0) - turn -2/-2, fade 2/2.
Should a beginner pick the Catalyst or Air Strike? A beginner is better off with the Catalyst (beginner score 37/100 vs 36/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.
What is the difference between the Catalyst and Air Strike? Main difference: glide (Catalyst 5.5 vs Air Strike 5). The Catalyst floats and carries farther; the Air Strike holds its line better in wind.
Which is cheaper, the Catalyst or Air Strike? The Air Strike is cheaper, starting around $15.99 vs $19.95.
