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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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X-COMHeliosFairway Driver6/5/-3/1
AquaFlightPelicanFairway Driver6/5/-3/1

Helios vs Pelican

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

Key differences

Diameter21 vs 21.1 cm (-0.1)Height1.6 vs 2 cm (-0.4)

Flight Paths

Overhead view · right-hand backhand

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X-COMHeliosFairway Driver
AquaFlightPelicanFairway Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Helios
6
Pelican
6
GlideStays aloft
Helios
5
Pelican
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Helios
-3
Pelican
-3
FadeLow-speed hook
Helios
1
Pelican
1
Specifications
Spec
X-COM
Helios
AquaFlight
Pelican
Flight rating
6/5/-3/1
6/5/-3/1
Stability
Very understable (-2)
Very understable (-2)
Beginner score
65/100
65/100
Est. carry
310 ft
310 ft
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill≠
Beginner
Beginner, Everyone
Diameter≠
21 cm
21.1 cm
Height≠
1.6 cm
2 cm
Rim depth≠
1.1 cm
1.2 cm
Rim width≠
1.6 cm
1.7 cm
Max weight≠
166 g
119 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
0
PDGA Approved
No
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from≠
$13.99
Not listed
The Verdict

Helios or Pelican?

The Helios and Pelican fly almost identically (6/5/-3/1). Go with the Helios - it offers more plastic and weight options (0 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.

Helios: Very understablePelican: Very understable
Where to buy
Helios
$13.99
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Pelican
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FAQ

Is the Helios or Pelican more overstable?

They are equally stable (both -2) - turn -3/-3, fade 1/1.

Should a beginner pick the Helios or Pelican?

Both rate the same for beginners (65/100). Pick by feel and price.

What is the difference between the Helios and Pelican?

The Helios and Pelican fly almost identically (6/5/-3/1). Go with the Helios - it offers more plastic and weight options (0 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.

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X-COM Helios
X-COM
Helios
6 / 5 / -3 / 1
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AquaFlight Pelican
AquaFlight
Pelican
6 / 5 / -3 / 1
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