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MVP Disc SportsOrbitalDistance Driver11/5/-4.5/1

InnovaMonarchDistance Driver10/5/-4/1

Orbital vs Monarch

How Orbital and Monarch compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

SpeedOrbital 11 vs Monarch 10TurnOrbital -4.5 vs Monarch -4Height1.4 vs 1.6 cm (-0.2)Rim width2.2 vs 2.1 cm (+0.1)PriceMonarch is cheaper ($1.96 less)

Flight Paths

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MVP Disc SportsOrbitalDistance Driver

InnovaMonarchDistance Driver

Flight Numberslonger bar = more of that trait

SpeedRim & velocity

Orbital

Monarch

GlideStays aloft

Orbital

Monarch

TurnHigh-speed bend

Orbital

-4.5

Monarch

-4

FadeLow-speed hook

Orbital

Monarch

Specifications

Differences only

Spec

MVP Disc Sports

Orbital

Innova

Monarch

Flight rating≠

11/5/-4.5/1

10/5/-4/1

Stability≠

Very understable (-3.5)

Very understable (-3)

Beginner score

58/100

Est. carry≠

410 ft

390 ft

Type

Distance Driver

Recommended skill≠

Beginner, Intermediate

Intermediate

Diameter≠

21.2 cm

21.1 cm

Height≠

1.4 cm

1.6 cm

Rim depth≠

1.1 cm

1.2 cm

Rim width≠

2.2 cm

2.1 cm

Max weight≠

175 g

173 g

Bead

Beadless

Plastics

PDGA Approved

Yes

On Amazon

Not on Amazon

Price from≠

$20.95

$18.99

The Verdict

Orbital or Monarch?

Main difference: speed (Orbital 11 vs Monarch 10). The Orbital has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Monarch is easier to control.

Orbital: Very understableMonarch: Very understable

Where to buy

Orbital

$20.95

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Best price

Monarch

$18.99

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FAQ

Is the Orbital or Monarch more overstable?

The Monarch is more overstable (stability -3 vs -3.5). It resists turning and fades harder.

Should a beginner pick the Orbital or Monarch?

Both rate the same for beginners (58/100). Pick by feel and price.

What is the difference between the Orbital and Monarch?

Main difference: speed (Orbital 11 vs Monarch 10). The Orbital has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Monarch is easier to control.

Which is cheaper, the Orbital or Monarch?

The Monarch is cheaper, starting around $18.99 vs $20.95.

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