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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X-COMHeliosFairway Driver6/5/-3/1
Lone Star DiscThe TexFairway Driver6/5/-3/1

Helios vs The Tex

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 1.8 cm (-0.2)PriceHelios is cheaper ($4.00 less)

Flight Paths

Overhead view · right-hand backhand

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X-COMHeliosFairway Driver
Lone Star DiscThe TexFairway Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Helios
6
The Tex
6
GlideStays aloft
Helios
5
The Tex
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Helios
-3
The Tex
-3
FadeLow-speed hook
Helios
1
The Tex
1
Specifications
Spec
X-COM
Helios
Lone Star Disc
The Tex
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, Intermediate, Everyone
Diameter
21 cm
21.1 cm
Height
1.6 cm
1.8 cm
Rim depth
1.1 cm
1.1 cm
Rim width
1.6 cm
1.7 cm
Max weight
166 g
175 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
0
PDGA Approved
No
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
$13.99
$17.99
The Verdict

Helios or The Tex?

The Helios and The Tex 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 understableThe Tex: Very understable
Where to buy
Best price
Helios
$13.99
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The Tex
$17.99
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FAQ

Is the Helios or The Tex more overstable?

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

Should a beginner pick the Helios or The Tex?

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

What is the difference between the Helios and The Tex?

The Helios and The Tex 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.

Which is cheaper, the Helios or The Tex?

The Helios is cheaper, starting around $13.99 vs $17.99.

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