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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 SportsWaveDistance Driver11/5/-2/2
InnovaArchonDistance Driver11/5/-2/2

Wave vs Archon

These 2 distance drivers share the same flight numbers - the deciding factors are plastic selection, price, and availability.

Key differences

Height1.4 vs 1.7 cm (-0.3)PlasticsWave 14 vs Archon 12AvailabilityWave is on Amazon; Archon is not

Flight Paths

Overhead view · right-hand backhand

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MVP Disc SportsWaveDistance Driver
InnovaArchonDistance DriverOut of Production
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Wave
11
Archon
11
GlideStays aloft
Wave
5
Archon
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Wave
-2
Archon
-2
FadeLow-speed hook
Wave
2
Archon
2
Specifications
Spec
MVP Disc Sports
Wave
Innova
Archon
Flight rating
11/5/-2/2
11/5/-2/2
Stability
Understable (+0)
Understable (+0)
Beginner score
41/100
41/100
Est. carry
410 ft
410 ft
Type
Distance Driver
Distance Driver
Recommended skill
Intermediate
Intermediate
Diameter
21.1 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
175.1 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
PDGA Approved
Yes
Yes
On Amazon
Yes
Not on Amazon
Production status
In production
Out of production
Price from
$17.95
Not listed
The Verdict

Wave or Archon?

The Wave and Archon fly almost identically (11/5/-2/2). Go with the Wave - it offers more plastic and weight options (14 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.

Wave: UnderstableArchon: Understable
Where to buy
Wave
$17.95
Archon
See retailer
Out of production
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FAQ

Is the Wave or Archon more overstable?

They are equally stable (both +0) - turn -2/-2, fade 2/2.

Should a beginner pick the Wave or Archon?

Both rate the same for beginners (41/100). Pick by feel and price.

What is the difference between the Wave and Archon?

The Wave and Archon fly almost identically (11/5/-2/2). Go with the Wave - it offers more plastic and weight options (14 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.

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MVP Disc Sports Wave vs Innova Archon: Flight Numbers Compared