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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Westside DiscsHatchetFairway Driver9/6/-2/1
Gateway Disc SportsSpearFairway Driver9/6/-2/1

Hatchet vs Spear

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

Key differences

Diameter21.3 vs 21.2 cm (+0.1)Height2 vs 1.4 cm (+0.6)Rim width1.9 vs 2 cm (-0.1)PlasticsHatchet 20 vs Spear 12PriceHatchet is cheaper ($3.00 less)

Flight Paths

Overhead view · right-hand backhand

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Tap a disc to show or hide its path. Picks that share flight numbers are nudged apart so each one is visible. Estimated from flight numbers.

Westside DiscsHatchetFairway Driver
Gateway Disc SportsSpearFairway Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Hatchet
9
Spear
9
GlideStays aloft
Hatchet
6
Spear
6
TurnHigh-speed bend
Hatchet
-2
Spear
-2
FadeLow-speed hook
Hatchet
1
Spear
1
Specifications
Spec
Westside Discs
Hatchet
Gateway Disc Sports
Spear
Flight rating
9/6/-2/1
9/6/-2/1
Stability
Understable (-1)
Understable (-1)
Beginner score
53/100
53/100
Est. carry
378 ft
378 ft
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill
Beginner, Everyone
Beginner, Everyone
Diameter
21.3 cm
21.2 cm
Height
2 cm
1.4 cm
Rim depth
1.2 cm
1.1 cm
Rim width
1.9 cm
2 cm
Max weight
176 g
176 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
PDGA Approved
No
Yes
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
$10.99
$13.99
The Verdict

Hatchet or Spear?

The Hatchet and Spear fly almost identically (9/6/-2/1). Go with the Hatchet - it offers more plastic and weight options (20 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.

Hatchet: UnderstableSpear: Understable
Where to buy
Best price
Hatchet
$10.99
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Spear
$13.99
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FAQ

Is the Hatchet or Spear more overstable?

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

Should a beginner pick the Hatchet or Spear?

Both rate the same for beginners (53/100). Pick by feel and price.

What is the difference between the Hatchet and Spear?

The Hatchet and Spear fly almost identically (9/6/-2/1). Go with the Hatchet - it offers more plastic and weight options (20 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.

Which is cheaper, the Hatchet or Spear?

The Hatchet is cheaper, starting around $10.99 vs $13.99.

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Westside Discs Hatchet vs Gateway Disc Sports Spear: Flight Numbe