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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MVP Disc SportsImpulseDistance Driver9/5/-3/1
Bernoulli Disc GolfJohnsonDistance Driver9/6/-3/1
Impulse vs Johnson
How Impulse and Johnson compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.
Key differences
GlideImpulse 5 vs Johnson 6Height1.4 vs 1.7 cm (-0.3)
Flight Paths
Overhead view · right-hand backhand
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MVP Disc SportsImpulseDistance Driver Bernoulli Disc GolfJohnsonDistance DriverOut of Production Flight Numberslonger bar = more of that trait
Spec
Bernoulli Disc Golf
Johnson
Flight rating≠
9/5/-3/1
9/6/-3/1
Stability
Very understable (-2)
Very understable (-2)
Beginner score≠
56/100
58/100
Type
Distance Driver
Distance Driver
Recommended skill≠
Beginner, Intermediate
Everyone
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Production status≠
In production
Out of production
Price from≠
$20.95
Not listed
Flight rating≠9/5/-3/1
StabilityVery understable (-2)
Beginner score≠56/100
Est. carry≠370 ft
TypeDistance Driver
Recommended skill≠Beginner, Intermediate
Diameter≠21.1 cm
Height≠1.4 cm
Rim depth1.2 cm
Rim width2 cm
Max weight≠174 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics0
PDGA Approved≠Yes
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Production status≠In production
Price from≠$20.95
Bernoulli Disc Golf
Johnson
Flight rating≠9/6/-3/1
StabilityVery understable (-2)
Beginner score≠58/100
Est. carry≠378 ft
TypeDistance Driver
Recommended skill≠Everyone
Diameter≠21.2 cm
Height≠1.7 cm
Rim depth1.2 cm
Rim width2 cm
Max weight≠176 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics0
PDGA Approved≠No
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Production status≠Out of production
Price from≠Not listed
The Verdict
Impulse or Johnson?
Main difference: glide (Impulse 5 vs Johnson 6). The Johnson floats and carries farther; the Impulse holds its line better in wind.
Impulse: Very understableJohnson: Very understable
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FAQ
Is the Impulse or Johnson more overstable?
They are equally stable (both -2) - turn -3/-3, fade 1/1.
Should a beginner pick the Impulse or Johnson?
A beginner is better off with the Johnson (beginner score 58/100 vs 56/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.
What is the difference between the Impulse and Johnson?
Main difference: glide (Impulse 5 vs Johnson 6). The Johnson floats and carries farther; the Impulse holds its line better in wind.
