Fanatec ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) FullForce vs Fanatec Podium DD (25 Nm) FullForce
Both are wheelbases. Here is every published spec side by side, with the source for each figure at the bottom of the page.
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The difference in one line
The Podium DD (25 Nm) FullForce produces 25 Nm against the ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) FullForce's 18 Nm, which is 1.4 times the peak force at the rim.
The ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) FullForce costs $300 less than the Podium DD (25 Nm) FullForce.
Specs side by side
| Fanatec ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) FullForce | Fanatec Podium DD (25 Nm) FullForce | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $899.99 | $1,199.99 |
| Torque | 18 Nm holding | 25 Nm holding |
| Drive system | direct-drive | direct-drive |
| Quick release | QR2 | QR2 |
| Mounting | T-nut rail system on sides and bottom for easily adjustable hard-mounting | Anodized aluminum body with cooling fins also functions as the rail mounting system |
| Input voltage | Not published | Not published |
| Platforms | PCPlayStation 5Xbox Series X|S | PCXbox Series X|S |
Fanatec ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) FullForce: pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
- Costs $300 less than the Podium DD (25 Nm) FullForce.
- Works on PlayStation 5, which the Podium DD (25 Nm) FullForce does not list support for.
Cons
- Produces 18 Nm where the Podium DD (25 Nm) FullForce produces 25 Nm, a shortfall of 7.0 Nm, or 72% of its peak force.
Who it suits
High force. 18 Nm resolves detail most desk setups cannot hold, so budget for a rigid frame alongside it.
Fanatec Podium DD (25 Nm) FullForce: pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
- Produces 25 Nm against the ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) FullForce's 18 Nm, which is 1.4 times the peak force at the rim.
Cons
- Costs $300 more than the ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) FullForce.
- No published PlayStation 5 support, where the ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) FullForce lists it.
Who it suits
Professional force. 25 Nm needs a bolted aluminium-profile rig; a desk clamp will not hold it.
Which should you choose?
On budget alone, the ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) FullForce is the cheaper of the two at $899.99, against $1,199.99 for the Podium DD (25 Nm) FullForce.
On force, the Podium DD (25 Nm) FullForce is the stronger unit at 25 Nm. Remember that peak torque is a ceiling rather than a setting, and a rig that flexes wastes the extra output.
If you are on PlayStation 5, only the ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) FullForce publishes support for it.
What changed from the ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) FullForce to the Podium DD (25 Nm) FullForce
Both are Fanatec wheelbases, so this is a step within one range rather than a cross-brand choice.
- Peak torque moves from 18 Nm to 25 Nm, a change of 7.0 Nm.
- List price moves from $899.99 to $1,199.99, a difference of $300.
Where to buy
Full ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) FullForce specs · Full Podium DD (25 Nm) FullForce specs
Every spec on this page was read from the manufacturer's own published documentation.