These 2 distance drivers share the same flight numbers - the deciding factors are plastic selection, price, and availability.
Key differences
Height1.4 vs 1.5 cm (-0.1)
Flight Paths
Overhead view · right-hand backhand
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Reptilian Disc GolfCarnivoreDistance DriverOut of Production
Above Ground LevelCypressDistance DriverOut of Production
Flight Numberslonger bar = more of that trait
SpeedRim & velocity
Carnivore
12
Cypress
12
GlideStays aloft
Carnivore
5
Cypress
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Carnivore
-2
Cypress
-2
FadeLow-speed hook
Carnivore
2
Cypress
2
Specifications
Spec
Reptilian Disc Golf
Carnivore
Above Ground Level
Cypress
Flight rating
12/5/-2/2
12/5/-2/2
Stability
Understable (+0)
Understable (+0)
Beginner score
38/100
38/100
Est. carry
430 ft
430 ft
Type
Distance Driver
Distance Driver
Recommended skill
Intermediate, Advanced
Intermediate, Advanced
Diameter
21.2 cm
21.2 cm
Height≠
1.4 cm
1.5 cm
Rim depth
1.1 cm
1.1 cm
Rim width
2.2 cm
2.2 cm
Max weight
176 g
176 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
0
PDGA Approved
No
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Production status
Out of production
Out of production
Price from
Not listed
Not listed
Reptilian Disc Golf
Carnivore
Flight rating12/5/-2/2
StabilityUnderstable (+0)
Beginner score38/100
Est. carry430 ft
TypeDistance Driver
Recommended skillIntermediate, Advanced
Diameter21.2 cm
Height≠1.4 cm
Rim depth1.1 cm
Rim width2.2 cm
Max weight176 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics0
PDGA ApprovedNo
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Production statusOut of production
Price fromNot listed
Above Ground Level
Cypress
Flight rating12/5/-2/2
StabilityUnderstable (+0)
Beginner score38/100
Est. carry430 ft
TypeDistance Driver
Recommended skillIntermediate, Advanced
Diameter21.2 cm
Height≠1.5 cm
Rim depth1.1 cm
Rim width2.2 cm
Max weight176 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics0
PDGA ApprovedNo
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Production statusOut of production
Price fromNot listed
The Verdict
Carnivore or Cypress?
The Carnivore and Cypress fly almost identically (12/5/-2/2). Go with the Carnivore - it offers more plastic and weight options (0 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.
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FAQ
Is the Carnivore or Cypress more overstable?
They are equally stable (both +0) - turn -2/-2, fade 2/2.
Should a beginner pick the Carnivore or Cypress?
Both rate the same for beginners (38/100). Pick by feel and price.
What is the difference between the Carnivore and Cypress?
The Carnivore and Cypress fly almost identically (12/5/-2/2). Go with the Carnivore - it offers more plastic and weight options (0 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.
