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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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Thought Space AthleticsAnimusDistance Driver11/5/0/2
Discount Disc GolfDirty DogDistance Driver11/5/0/2

Animus vs Dirty Dog

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

Key differences

Height1.6 vs 1.8 cm (-0.2)PlasticsAnimus 9 vs Dirty Dog 0

Flight Paths

Overhead view · right-hand backhand

0100200300400500Distance (ft)Fade / Turn
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Thought Space AthleticsAnimusDistance Driver
Discount Disc GolfDirty DogDistance Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Animus
11
Dirty Dog
11
GlideStays aloft
Animus
5
Dirty Dog
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Animus
0
Dirty Dog
0
FadeLow-speed hook
Animus
2
Dirty Dog
2
Specifications
Spec
Thought Space Athletics
Animus
Discount Disc Golf
Dirty Dog
Flight rating
11/5/0/2
11/5/0/2
Stability
Overstable (+2)
Overstable (+2)
Beginner score
31/100
31/100
Est. carry
410 ft
410 ft
Type
Distance Driver
Distance Driver
Recommended skill≠
Intermediate, Advanced
Everyone
Diameter≠
21.2 cm
21.1 cm
Height≠
1.6 cm
1.8 cm
Rim depth
1.2 cm
1.2 cm
Rim width
2.1 cm
2.1 cm
Max weight≠
174 g
175.1 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics≠
9view on disc page →
0
PDGA Approved≠
Yes
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from≠
$19.99
Not listed
The Verdict

Animus or Dirty Dog?

The Animus and Dirty Dog fly almost identically (11/5/0/2). Go with the Animus - it offers more plastic and weight options (9 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.

Animus: OverstableDirty Dog: Overstable
Where to buy
Animus
$19.99
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Dirty Dog
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FAQ

Is the Animus or Dirty Dog more overstable?

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

Should a beginner pick the Animus or Dirty Dog?

Both rate the same for beginners (31/100). Pick by feel and price.

What is the difference between the Animus and Dirty Dog?

The Animus and Dirty Dog fly almost identically (11/5/0/2). Go with the Animus - it offers more plastic and weight options (9 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.

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Thought Space Athletics Animus
Thought Space Athletics
Animus
11 / 5 / 0 / 2
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Discount Disc Golf Dirty Dog
Discount Disc Golf
Dirty Dog
11 / 5 / 0 / 2
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