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Yikun DiscsJiaoFairway Driver6/5/-2/1.5
Lone Star DiscRio GrandeFairway Driver7/5/-2/1

Jiao vs Rio Grande

How Jiao and Rio Grande compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

SpeedJiao 6 vs Rio Grande 7FadeJiao 1.5 vs Rio Grande 1Height1.6 vs 1.9 cm (-0.3)Rim width1.5 vs 1.7 cm (-0.2)PriceJiao is cheaper ($9.00 less)

Flight Paths

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Yikun DiscsJiaoFairway Driver
Lone Star DiscRio GrandeFairway Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Jiao
6
Rio Grande
7
GlideStays aloft
Jiao
5
Rio Grande
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Jiao
-2
Rio Grande
-2
FadeLow-speed hook
Jiao
1.5
Rio Grande
1
Specifications
Spec
Yikun Discs
Jiao
Lone Star Disc
Rio Grande
Flight rating
6/5/-2/1.5
7/5/-2/1
Stability
Understable (-0.5)
Understable (-1)
Beginner score
58/100
57/100
Est. carry
310 ft
330 ft
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill
Beginner
Intermediate, Advanced
Diameter
21.2 cm
21.1 cm
Height
1.6 cm
1.9 cm
Rim depth
1.1 cm
1.2 cm
Rim width
1.5 cm
1.7 cm
Max weight
170 g
175 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
0
PDGA Approved
Yes
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
$8.99
$17.99
The Verdict

Jiao or Rio Grande?

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

Jiao: UnderstableRio Grande: Understable
Where to buy
Best price
Jiao
$8.99
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Rio Grande
$17.99
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FAQ

Is the Jiao or Rio Grande more overstable?

The Jiao is more overstable (stability -0.5 vs -1). It resists turning and fades harder.

Should a beginner pick the Jiao or Rio Grande?

A beginner is better off with the Jiao (beginner score 58/100 vs 57/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Jiao and Rio Grande?

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

Which is cheaper, the Jiao or Rio Grande?

The Jiao is cheaper, starting around $8.99 vs $17.99.

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