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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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Westside DiscsBearFairway Driver8/6/-0.5/2.5
MVP Disc SportsVoltFairway Driver8/5/-0.5/2

Bear vs Volt

How Bear and Volt compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

GlideBear 6 vs Volt 5FadeBear 2.5 vs Volt 2Height1.8 vs 1.6 cm (+0.2)Rim width1.9 vs 2 cm (-0.1)PlasticsVolt 16 vs Bear 15AvailabilityVolt is on Amazon; Bear is notPriceBear is cheaper ($2.96 less)

Flight Paths

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Westside DiscsBearFairway Driver
MVP Disc SportsVoltFairway Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Bear
8
Volt
8
GlideStays aloft
Bear
6
Volt
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Bear
-0.5
Volt
-0.5
FadeLow-speed hook
Bear
2.5
Volt
2
Specifications
Spec
Westside Discs
Bear
MVP Disc Sports
Volt
Flight rating≠
8/6/-0.5/2.5
8/5/-0.5/2
Stability≠
Overstable (+2)
Overstable (+1.5)
Beginner score≠
43/100
42/100
Est. carry≠
358 ft
350 ft
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill≠
Everyone
Intermediate
Diameter≠
21.2 cm
21.1 cm
Height≠
1.8 cm
1.6 cm
Rim depth≠
1.2 cm
1.1 cm
Rim width≠
1.9 cm
2 cm
Max weight≠
176 g
175 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics≠
15view on disc page →
16view on disc page →
PDGA Approved≠
No
Yes
On Amazon≠
Not on Amazon
Yes
Price from≠
$10.99
$13.95
The Verdict

Bear or Volt?

Main difference: glide (Bear 6 vs Volt 5). The Bear floats and carries farther; the Volt holds its line better in wind.

Bear: OverstableVolt: Overstable
Where to buy
Best price
Bear
$10.99
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Volt
$13.95
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FAQ

Is the Bear or Volt more overstable?

The Bear is more overstable (stability +2 vs +1.5). It resists turning and fades harder.

Should a beginner pick the Bear or Volt?

A beginner is better off with the Bear (beginner score 43/100 vs 42/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Bear and Volt?

Main difference: glide (Bear 6 vs Volt 5). The Bear floats and carries farther; the Volt holds its line better in wind.

Which is cheaper, the Bear or Volt?

The Bear is cheaper, starting around $10.99 vs $13.95.

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Westside Discs Bear
Westside Discs
Bear
8 / 6 / -0.5 / 2.5
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MVP Disc Sports Volt
MVP Disc Sports
Volt
8 / 5 / -0.5 / 2
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