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Neptune DiscsMarlinFairway Driver7/5/-4/2

X-COMHeliosFairway Driver6/5/-3/1

Marlin vs Helios

How Marlin and Helios compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

SpeedMarlin 7 vs Helios 6TurnMarlin -4 vs Helios -3FadeMarlin 2 vs Helios 1Height1.8 vs 1.6 cm (+0.2)Rim width1.8 vs 1.6 cm (+0.2)PriceHelios is cheaper ($6.00 less)

Flight Paths

Overhead view · right-hand backhand

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Neptune DiscsMarlinFairway Driver

X-COMHeliosFairway Driver

Flight Numberslonger bar = more of that trait

SpeedRim & velocity

Marlin

Helios

GlideStays aloft

Marlin

Helios

TurnHigh-speed bend

Marlin

-4

Helios

-3

FadeLow-speed hook

Marlin

Helios

Specifications

Differences only

Spec

Neptune Discs

Marlin

X-COM

Helios

Flight rating≠

7/5/-4/2

6/5/-3/1

Stability

Very understable (-2)

Beginner score≠

63/100

65/100

Est. carry≠

330 ft

310 ft

Type

Fairway Driver

Recommended skill≠

Beginner, Intermediate

Beginner

Diameter

21 cm

Height≠

1.8 cm

1.6 cm

Rim depth≠

1.2 cm

1.1 cm

Rim width≠

1.8 cm

1.6 cm

Max weight≠

175 g

166 g

Bead

Beadless

Plastics

PDGA Approved

On Amazon

Not on Amazon

Price from≠

$19.99

$13.99

The Verdict

Marlin or Helios?

Main difference: speed (Marlin 7 vs Helios 6). The Marlin has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Helios is easier to control.

Marlin: Very understableHelios: Very understable

Where to buy

Marlin

$19.99

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Best price

Helios

$13.99

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FAQ

Is the Marlin or Helios more overstable?

They are equally stable (both -2) - turn -4/-3, fade 2/1.

Should a beginner pick the Marlin or Helios?

A beginner is better off with the Helios (beginner score 65/100 vs 63/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Marlin and Helios?

Main difference: speed (Marlin 7 vs Helios 6). The Marlin has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Helios is easier to control.

Which is cheaper, the Marlin or Helios?

The Helios is cheaper, starting around $13.99 vs $19.99.

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