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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
Streamline DiscsAscendFairway Driver6/5/-3/0.5
Helios vs Ascend
How Helios and Ascend compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.
Key differences
FadeHelios 1 vs Ascend 0.5Diameter21 vs 21.2 cm (-0.2)Height1.6 vs 1.8 cm (-0.2)
Flight Paths
Overhead view · right-hand backhand
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Streamline DiscsAscendFairway DriverOut of Production Flight Numberslonger bar = more of that trait
Flight rating≠
6/5/-3/1
6/5/-3/0.5
Stability≠
Very understable (-2)
Very understable (-2.5)
Beginner score≠
65/100
67/100
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill≠
Beginner
Not listed
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Production status≠
In production
Out of production
Price from≠
$13.99
Not listed
Flight rating≠6/5/-3/1
Stability≠Very understable (-2)
Beginner score≠65/100
Est. carry310 ft
TypeFairway Driver
Recommended skill≠Beginner
Diameter≠21 cm
Height≠1.6 cm
Rim depth≠1.1 cm
Rim width≠1.6 cm
Max weight≠166 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics0
PDGA ApprovedNo
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Production status≠In production
Price from≠$13.99
Flight rating≠6/5/-3/0.5
Stability≠Very understable (-2.5)
Beginner score≠67/100
Est. carry310 ft
TypeFairway Driver
Recommended skill≠Not listed
Diameter≠21.2 cm
Height≠1.8 cm
Rim depth≠1.2 cm
Rim width≠1.7 cm
Max weight≠176 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics0
PDGA ApprovedNo
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Production status≠Out of production
Price from≠Not listed
The Verdict
Helios or Ascend?
Main difference: fade (Helios 1 vs Ascend 0.5). The Helios fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the Ascend finishes straighter.
Helios: Very understableAscend: Very understable
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FAQ
Is the Helios or Ascend more overstable?
The Helios is more overstable (stability -2 vs -2.5). It resists turning and fades harder.
Should a beginner pick the Helios or Ascend?
A beginner is better off with the Ascend (beginner score 67/100 vs 65/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.
What is the difference between the Helios and Ascend?
Main difference: fade (Helios 1 vs Ascend 0.5). The Helios fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the Ascend finishes straighter.
