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MVP Disc SportsPhotonDistance Driver11/5/-1/2.5

Doomsday DiscsCataclysmDistance Driver11/5/-1/2

Photon vs Cataclysm

How Photon and Cataclysm compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

FadePhoton 2.5 vs Cataclysm 2Diameter21.1 vs 21.5 cm (-0.4)Height1.4 vs 1.5 cm (-0.1)Rim width2.2 vs 2.1 cm (+0.1)PlasticsPhoton 10 vs Cataclysm 0AvailabilityPhoton is on Amazon; Cataclysm is notPriceCataclysm is cheaper ($4.96 less)

Flight Paths

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MVP Disc SportsPhotonDistance Driver

Doomsday DiscsCataclysmDistance Driver

Flight Numberslonger bar = more of that trait

SpeedRim & velocity

Photon

Cataclysm

GlideStays aloft

Photon

Cataclysm

TurnHigh-speed bend

Photon

-1

Cataclysm

-1

FadeLow-speed hook

Photon

2.5

Cataclysm

Specifications

Differences only

Spec

MVP Disc Sports

Photon

Doomsday Discs

Cataclysm

Flight rating≠

11/5/-1/2.5

11/5/-1/2

Stability≠

Stable (+1.5)

Stable (+1)

Beginner score≠

34/100

36/100

Est. carry

410 ft

Type

Distance Driver

Recommended skill≠

Advanced

Intermediate, Everyone

Diameter≠

21.1 cm

21.5 cm

Height≠

1.4 cm

1.5 cm

Rim depth

1.1 cm

Rim width≠

2.2 cm

2.1 cm

Max weight≠

175 g

180 g

Bead

Beadless

Plastics≠

10view on disc page →

PDGA Approved≠

Yes

On Amazon≠

Yes

Not on Amazon

Price from≠

$18.95

$13.99

The Verdict

Photon or Cataclysm?

Main difference: fade (Photon 2.5 vs Cataclysm 2). The Photon fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the Cataclysm finishes straighter.

Photon: StableCataclysm: Stable

Where to buy

Photon

$18.95

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Best price

Cataclysm

$13.99

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FAQ

Is the Photon or Cataclysm more overstable?

The Photon is more overstable (stability +1.5 vs +1). It resists turning and fades harder.

Should a beginner pick the Photon or Cataclysm?

A beginner is better off with the Cataclysm (beginner score 36/100 vs 34/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Photon and Cataclysm?

Main difference: fade (Photon 2.5 vs Cataclysm 2). The Photon fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the Cataclysm finishes straighter.

Which is cheaper, the Photon or Cataclysm?

The Cataclysm is cheaper, starting around $13.99 vs $18.95.

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