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MVP Disc SportsOrbitalDistance Driver11/5/-4.5/1
Lone Star DiscHarrierDistance Driver12/6/-4/1

Orbital vs Harrier

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

Key differences

SpeedOrbital 11 vs Harrier 12GlideOrbital 5 vs Harrier 6TurnOrbital -4.5 vs Harrier -4Height1.4 vs 1.7 cm (-0.3)PriceHarrier is cheaper ($2.96 less)

Flight Paths

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MVP Disc SportsOrbitalDistance Driver
Lone Star DiscHarrierDistance Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Orbital
11
Harrier
12
GlideStays aloft
Orbital
5
Harrier
6
TurnHigh-speed bend
Orbital
-4.5
Harrier
-4
FadeLow-speed hook
Orbital
1
Harrier
1
Specifications
Spec
MVP Disc Sports
Orbital
Lone Star Disc
Harrier
Flight rating
11/5/-4.5/1
12/6/-4/1
Stability
Very understable (-3.5)
Very understable (-3)
Beginner score
58/100
55/100
Est. carry
410 ft
438 ft
Type
Distance Driver
Distance Driver
Recommended skill
Beginner, Intermediate
Everyone
Diameter
21.2 cm
21.1 cm
Height
1.4 cm
1.7 cm
Rim depth
1.1 cm
1.2 cm
Rim width
2.2 cm
2.3 cm
Max weight
175 g
175 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

Orbital or Harrier?

Main difference: speed (Orbital 11 vs Harrier 12). The Harrier has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Orbital is easier to control.

Orbital: Very understableHarrier: Very understable
Where to buy
Orbital
$20.95
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Best price
Harrier
$17.99
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FAQ

Is the Orbital or Harrier more overstable?

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

Should a beginner pick the Orbital or Harrier?

A beginner is better off with the Orbital (beginner score 58/100 vs 55/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Orbital and Harrier?

Main difference: speed (Orbital 11 vs Harrier 12). The Harrier has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Orbital is easier to control.

Which is cheaper, the Orbital or Harrier?

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

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