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MVP Disc SportsPhotonDistance Driver11/5/-1/2.5

Viking DiscsRagnarokDistance Driver11/5/-1/2

Photon vs Ragnarok

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

Key differences

FadePhoton 2.5 vs Ragnarok 2Height1.4 vs 2.1 cm (-0.7)Rim width2.2 vs 2.1 cm (+0.1)AvailabilityPhoton is on Amazon; Ragnarok is notPriceRagnarok is cheaper ($6.96 less)

Flight Paths

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MVP Disc SportsPhotonDistance Driver

Viking DiscsRagnarokDistance Driver

Flight Numberslonger bar = more of that trait

SpeedRim & velocity

Photon

Ragnarok

GlideStays aloft

Photon

Ragnarok

TurnHigh-speed bend

Photon

-1

Ragnarok

-1

FadeLow-speed hook

Photon

2.5

Ragnarok

Specifications

Differences only

Spec

MVP Disc Sports

Photon

Viking Discs

Ragnarok

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

Everyone

Diameter≠

21.1 cm

21.2 cm

Height≠

1.4 cm

2.1 cm

Rim depth

1.1 cm

Rim width≠

2.2 cm

2.1 cm

Max weight

175 g

Bead

Beadless

Plastics

10view on disc page →

PDGA Approved

Yes

On Amazon≠

Yes

Not on Amazon

Price from≠

$18.95

$11.99

The Verdict

Photon or Ragnarok?

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

Photon: StableRagnarok: Stable

Where to buy

Photon

$18.95

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Best price

Ragnarok

$11.99

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FAQ

Is the Photon or Ragnarok 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 Ragnarok?

A beginner is better off with the Ragnarok (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 Ragnarok?

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

Which is cheaper, the Photon or Ragnarok?

The Ragnarok is cheaper, starting around $11.99 vs $18.95.

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