Fanatec ClubSport DD vs DD+: 3 Nm for 200 euros
The ClubSport DD and the DD+ share their range, QR2 quick release, release year, warranty and wireless wheel support: six of the seven comparable specifications are identical. The only gap is torque, 15 Nm against 18, for 200 euros more.
Three newton-metres mean 20 per cent more torque for 33 per cent more money. The ratio is unfavourable, and it stays that way as long as the mounting structure is not flawless: at 15 Nm, most mid-range rigs are already starting to flex.
So the choice mostly concerns the rest of the budget. Two hundred euros put into an aluminium profile rig or a load cell pedal set are felt more surely than three newton-metres lost in a flexing chassis.
| Specification | Fanatec ClubSport DDFanatec €599.95 manufacturer price | Fanatec ClubSport DD+Fanatec €729.95 manufacturer price |
|---|---|---|
| Peak torque (Nm) | 15 Nm | 18 Nm (best value) |
Verdict
Choose the ClubSport DD in most cases. It leaves 200 euros to stiffen the mounting, which makes the available torque more usable.
Choose the DD+ if your rig is already aluminium profile, if you drive single-seaters, and if the ClubSport DD's 15 Nm is your current limit.
Moving from one to the other later costs no wheels, since both share QR2. We have tried neither.