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MVP Disc SportsPhotonDistance Driver11/5/-1/2.5

Lone Star DiscCurlDistance Driver11/5/-1/2

Photon vs Curl

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

Key differences

FadePhoton 2.5 vs Curl 2Height1.4 vs 1.8 cm (-0.4)PlasticsPhoton 10 vs Curl 0AvailabilityPhoton is on Amazon; Curl is notPricePhoton is cheaper ($4.04 less)

Flight Paths

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MVP Disc SportsPhotonDistance Driver

Lone Star DiscCurlDistance Driver

Flight Numberslonger bar = more of that trait

SpeedRim & velocity

Photon

Curl

GlideStays aloft

Photon

Curl

TurnHigh-speed bend

Photon

-1

Curl

-1

FadeLow-speed hook

Photon

2.5

Curl

Specifications

Differences only

Spec

MVP Disc Sports

Photon

Lone Star Disc

Curl

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, Advanced

Diameter≠

21.1 cm

21.2 cm

Height≠

1.4 cm

1.8 cm

Rim depth

1.1 cm

Rim width

2.2 cm

Max weight≠

175 g

176 g

Bead

Beadless

Plastics≠

10view on disc page →

PDGA Approved≠

Yes

On Amazon≠

Yes

Not on Amazon

Price from≠

$18.95

$22.99

The Verdict

Photon or Curl?

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

Photon: StableCurl: Stable

Where to buy

Best price

Photon

$18.95

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Curl

$22.99

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FAQ

Is the Photon or Curl 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 Curl?

A beginner is better off with the Curl (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 Curl?

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

Which is cheaper, the Photon or Curl?

The Photon is cheaper, starting around $18.95 vs $22.99.

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