Surfboard comparison
Almond Surfboards R-Series Joy vs Lost / Mayhem Sub Driver 2.0 Thumb
Also searched as: R-Series Joy vs Sub Driver 2.0 Thumb, Almond Surfboards R-Series Joy or Lost / Mayhem Sub Driver 2.0 Thumb, Lost / Mayhem Sub Driver 2.0 Thumb vs Almond Surfboards R-Series Joy
Lost / Mayhem Sub Driver 2.0 Thumb vs Almond Surfboards R-Series Joy: Lost / Mayhem Sub Driver 2.0 Thumb fits knee-high to chest-high days, while Almond Surfboards R-Series Joy holds through knee-high to head-high. Side-by-side wave range, power, and skill on Quivr.
Free on iPhone. The app opens straight to R-Series Joy vs Sub Driver 2.0 Thumb, with 1,597+ more boards to compare.
This R-Series Joy vs Sub Driver 2.0 Thumb page compares wave size (knee-high to head-high vs knee-high to chest-high), wave power (soft / mushy vs soft / mushy to moderate), and skill demand using Quivr catalog spectra — the same ranges shown in the app. Quivr catalogs 1,597+ surfboards.
Almond Surfboards
R-Series Joy
Midlength
Best for speed + glide
✦ Speed + glide in knee-high to head-high.
The R-Series Joy is a stable and forgiving longboard that is perfect for beginners looking to catch more waves. Its generous volume and low entry rocker make it easy to paddle and maneuver.
knee-high to head-high
soft / mushy
beginner-friendly skill window
Manufacturer
View on Almond Surfboards website
Lost / Mayhem
Sub Driver 2.0 Thumb
Small-wave shortboard
Best for speed + glide
✦ The SUB DRIVER 2.0 'Thumb' is designed for small to average surf.
The SUB DRIVER 2.0 'Thumb' is designed for small to average surf, excelling in mushy points and weak beach breaks. It offers a blend of performance and ease, making it suitable for both competitors and everyday surfers.
knee-high to chest-high
soft / mushy to moderate
beginner-friendly to advanced skill window
Manufacturer
View on Lost / Mayhem website
R-Series Joy vs Sub Driver 2.0 Thumb — quick answers
What's the difference between Almond Surfboards R-Series Joy and Lost / Mayhem Sub Driver 2.0 Thumb?
Lost / Mayhem Sub Driver 2.0 Thumb vs Almond Surfboards R-Series Joy: Lost / Mayhem Sub Driver 2.0 Thumb fits knee-high to chest-high days, while Almond Surfboards R-Series Joy holds through knee-high to head-high. Side-by-side wave range, power, and skill on Quivr.
What wave size is R-Series Joy for?
Almond Surfboards R-Series Joy covers knee-high to head-high.
What wave size is Sub Driver 2.0 Thumb for?
Lost / Mayhem Sub Driver 2.0 Thumb covers knee-high to chest-high.
Which is better for small waves, Almond Surfboards R-Series Joy or Lost / Mayhem Sub Driver 2.0 Thumb?
Lost / Mayhem Sub Driver 2.0 Thumb is tuned for a smaller top-end (knee-high to chest-high) than Almond Surfboards R-Series Joy (knee-high to head-high).
Compare more on Quivr
COMPARE MORE BOARDS ON QUIVR
Browse 1,597+ boards in our catalog — wave size, power, skill spectra, rider reviews, and side-by-side compare. Free on iOS.
Built for choosing and comparing boards.