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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Streamline DiscsDriftFairway Driver7/5/-2/1
Meridian DiscsRip CurrentFairway Driver7/5/-2/1

Drift vs Rip Current

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

Key differences

Height1.8 vs 1.5 cm (+0.3)PriceDrift is cheaper ($5.04 less)

Flight Paths

Overhead view · right-hand backhand

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Streamline DiscsDriftFairway Driver
Meridian DiscsRip CurrentFairway Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Drift
7
Rip Current
7
GlideStays aloft
Drift
5
Rip Current
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Drift
-2
Rip Current
-2
FadeLow-speed hook
Drift
1
Rip Current
1
Specifications
Spec
Streamline Discs
Drift
Meridian Discs
Rip Current
Flight rating
7/5/-2/1
7/5/-2/1
Stability
Understable (-1)
Understable (-1)
Beginner score
57/100
57/100
Est. carry
330 ft
330 ft
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill
Everyone
Everyone
Diameter
21.2 cm
21.2 cm
Height
1.8 cm
1.5 cm
Rim depth
1.2 cm
1.1 cm
Rim width
1.8 cm
1.8 cm
Max weight
175 g
175 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
0
PDGA Approved
Yes
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
$11.95
$16.99
The Verdict

Drift or Rip Current?

The Drift and Rip Current fly almost identically (7/5/-2/1). Go with the Drift - it offers more plastic and weight options (0 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.

Drift: UnderstableRip Current: Understable
Where to buy
Best price
Drift
$11.95
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Rip Current
$16.99
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FAQ

Is the Drift or Rip Current more overstable?

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

Should a beginner pick the Drift or Rip Current?

Both rate the same for beginners (57/100). Pick by feel and price.

What is the difference between the Drift and Rip Current?

The Drift and Rip Current fly almost identically (7/5/-2/1). Go with the Drift - it offers more plastic and weight options (0 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.

Which is cheaper, the Drift or Rip Current?

The Drift is cheaper, starting around $11.95 vs $16.99.

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Streamline Discs Drift vs Meridian Discs Rip Current: Flight Numb