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MVP Disc SportsImpulseDistance Driver9/5/-3/1
Lone Star DiscTumbleweedDistance Driver10/6/-3/1

Impulse vs Tumbleweed

How Impulse and Tumbleweed compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

SpeedImpulse 9 vs Tumbleweed 10GlideImpulse 5 vs Tumbleweed 6Diameter21.1 vs 21.3 cm (-0.2)Height1.4 vs 1.7 cm (-0.3)Rim width2 vs 2.2 cm (-0.2)PriceTumbleweed is cheaper ($2.96 less)

Flight Paths

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MVP Disc SportsImpulseDistance Driver
Lone Star DiscTumbleweedDistance Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Impulse
9
Tumbleweed
10
GlideStays aloft
Impulse
5
Tumbleweed
6
TurnHigh-speed bend
Impulse
-3
Tumbleweed
-3
FadeLow-speed hook
Impulse
1
Tumbleweed
1
Specifications
Spec
MVP Disc Sports
Impulse
Lone Star Disc
Tumbleweed
Flight rating
9/5/-3/1
10/6/-3/1
Stability
Very understable (-2)
Very understable (-2)
Beginner score
56/100
55/100
Est. carry
370 ft
398 ft
Type
Distance Driver
Distance Driver
Recommended skill
Beginner, Intermediate
Beginner, Everyone
Diameter
21.1 cm
21.3 cm
Height
1.4 cm
1.7 cm
Rim depth
1.2 cm
1.1 cm
Rim width
2 cm
2.2 cm
Max weight
174 g
176 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
0
PDGA Approved
Yes
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
$20.95
$17.99
The Verdict

Impulse or Tumbleweed?

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

Impulse: Very understableTumbleweed: Very understable
Where to buy
Impulse
$20.95
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Best price
Tumbleweed
$17.99
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FAQ

Is the Impulse or Tumbleweed more overstable?

They are equally stable (both -2) - turn -3/-3, fade 1/1.

Should a beginner pick the Impulse or Tumbleweed?

A beginner is better off with the Impulse (beginner score 56/100 vs 55/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Impulse and Tumbleweed?

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

Which is cheaper, the Impulse or Tumbleweed?

The Tumbleweed is cheaper, starting around $17.99 vs $20.95.

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MVP Disc Sports Impulse vs Lone Star Disc Tumbleweed: Flight Numb