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X-COMOphiuchusFairway Driver7/5/-3/1
Lone Star DiscThe TexFairway Driver6/5/-3/1

Ophiuchus vs The Tex

How Ophiuchus and The Tex compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

SpeedOphiuchus 7 vs The Tex 6Diameter21 vs 21.1 cm (-0.1)Height1.6 vs 1.8 cm (-0.2)PriceOphiuchus is cheaper ($1.00 less)

Flight Paths

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X-COMOphiuchusFairway Driver
Lone Star DiscThe TexFairway Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Ophiuchus
7
The Tex
6
GlideStays aloft
Ophiuchus
5
The Tex
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Ophiuchus
-3
The Tex
-3
FadeLow-speed hook
Ophiuchus
1
The Tex
1
Specifications
Spec
X-COM
Ophiuchus
Lone Star Disc
The Tex
Flight rating
7/5/-3/1
6/5/-3/1
Stability
Very understable (-2)
Very understable (-2)
Beginner score
62/100
65/100
Est. carry
330 ft
310 ft
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill
Beginner, Everyone
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
173 g
175 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
0
PDGA Approved
No
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
$16.99
$17.99
The Verdict

Ophiuchus or The Tex?

Main difference: speed (Ophiuchus 7 vs The Tex 6). The Ophiuchus has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the The Tex is easier to control.

Ophiuchus: Very understableThe Tex: Very understable
Where to buy
Best price
Ophiuchus
$16.99
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The Tex
$17.99
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FAQ

Is the Ophiuchus or The Tex more overstable?

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

Should a beginner pick the Ophiuchus or The Tex?

A beginner is better off with the The Tex (beginner score 65/100 vs 62/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Ophiuchus and The Tex?

Main difference: speed (Ophiuchus 7 vs The Tex 6). The Ophiuchus has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the The Tex is easier to control.

Which is cheaper, the Ophiuchus or The Tex?

The Ophiuchus is cheaper, starting around $16.99 vs $17.99.

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X-COM Ophiuchus vs Lone Star Disc The Tex: Flight Numbers Compare