Compare Disc Golf Discs

Pick two or more discs and see exactly how they differ - flight, feel, distance, and price, side by side.

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MVP Disc SportsReactorMidrange5/5/-0.5/1.5
Legacy DiscsGaugeMidrange5/5/0/1

Reactor vs Gauge

How Reactor and Gauge compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

TurnReactor -0.5 vs Gauge 0FadeReactor 1.5 vs Gauge 1Diameter21.4 vs 21.8 cm (-0.4)Height1.7 vs 2.2 cm (-0.5)Rim width1.4 vs 1.2 cm (+0.2)AvailabilityReactor is on Amazon; Gauge is notPriceGauge is cheaper ($6.96 less)

Flight Paths

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MVP Disc SportsReactorMidrange
Legacy DiscsGaugeMidrange
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Reactor
5
Gauge
5
GlideStays aloft
Reactor
5
Gauge
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Reactor
-0.5
Gauge
0
FadeLow-speed hook
Reactor
1.5
Gauge
1
Specifications
Spec
MVP Disc Sports
Reactor
Legacy Discs
Gauge
Flight rating
5/5/-0.5/1.5
5/5/0/1
Stability
Overstable (+1)
Overstable (+1)
Beginner score
53/100
52/100
Est. carry
290 ft
290 ft
Type
Midrange
Midrange
Recommended skill
Everyone
Beginner, Everyone
Diameter
21.4 cm
21.8 cm
Height
1.7 cm
2.2 cm
Rim depth
1.3 cm
1.4 cm
Rim width
1.4 cm
1.2 cm
Max weight
177 g
180 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
0
PDGA Approved
Yes
Yes
On Amazon
Yes
Not on Amazon
Price from
$20.95
$13.99
The Verdict

Reactor or Gauge?

Main difference: turn (Reactor -0.5 vs Gauge 0). The Reactor turns over more easily (better for less power or turnover shots); the Gauge resists turn and holds a hyzer.

Reactor: OverstableGauge: Overstable
Where to buy
Reactor
$20.95
Best price
Gauge
$13.99
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FAQ

Is the Reactor or Gauge more overstable?

They are equally stable (both +1) - turn -0.5/0, fade 1.5/1.

Should a beginner pick the Reactor or Gauge?

A beginner is better off with the Reactor (beginner score 53/100 vs 52/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Reactor and Gauge?

Main difference: turn (Reactor -0.5 vs Gauge 0). The Reactor turns over more easily (better for less power or turnover shots); the Gauge resists turn and holds a hyzer.

Which is cheaper, the Reactor or Gauge?

The Gauge is cheaper, starting around $13.99 vs $20.95.

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MVP Disc Sports Reactor vs Legacy Discs Gauge: Flight Numbers Com