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-COMSCODistance Driver12/5/-3/2
Lone Star DiscGrowlerDistance Driver12/6/-3/2
SCO vs Growler
How SCO and Growler compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.
Key differences
GlideSCO 5 vs Growler 6Height1.6 vs 1.8 cm (-0.2)Rim width2.6 vs 2.3 cm (+0.3)
Flight Paths
Overhead view · right-hand backhand
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X-COMSCODistance DriverOut of Production Lone Star DiscGrowlerDistance Driver Flight Numberslonger bar = more of that trait
Flight rating≠
12/5/-3/2
12/6/-3/2
Stability
Understable (-1)
Understable (-1)
Beginner score≠
43/100
46/100
Type
Distance Driver
Distance Driver
Recommended skill≠
Intermediate, Everyone
Intermediate, Advanced
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Production status≠
Out of production
In production
Price from≠
Not listed
$17.99
Flight rating≠12/5/-3/2
StabilityUnderstable (-1)
Beginner score≠43/100
Est. carry≠430 ft
TypeDistance Driver
Recommended skill≠Intermediate, Everyone
Diameter≠21.2 cm
Height≠1.6 cm
Rim depth1.1 cm
Rim width≠2.6 cm
Max weight≠176 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics0
PDGA ApprovedNo
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Production status≠Out of production
Price from≠Not listed
Flight rating≠12/6/-3/2
StabilityUnderstable (-1)
Beginner score≠46/100
Est. carry≠438 ft
TypeDistance Driver
Recommended skill≠Intermediate, Advanced
Diameter≠21.1 cm
Height≠1.8 cm
Rim depth1.1 cm
Rim width≠2.3 cm
Max weight≠175 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics0
PDGA ApprovedNo
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Production status≠In production
Price from≠$17.99
The Verdict
SCO or Growler?
Main difference: glide (SCO 5 vs Growler 6). The Growler floats and carries farther; the SCO holds its line better in wind.
SCO: UnderstableGrowler: Understable
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FAQ
Is the SCO or Growler more overstable?
They are equally stable (both -1) - turn -3/-3, fade 2/2.
Should a beginner pick the SCO or Growler?
A beginner is better off with the Growler (beginner score 46/100 vs 43/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.
What is the difference between the SCO and Growler?
Main difference: glide (SCO 5 vs Growler 6). The Growler floats and carries farther; the SCO holds its line better in wind.
