DC Control vs Jones Mercury FASE

81 facts in comparison

Based on 433 Reddit opinions. DC ControlDC Control leads by 6 points.

433 opinions

DC Control leads by 6pts

Reddit's Pick

DC Control

79%

Based on

594 Redditors

Winner

DC Control

~$9.99

239 opinions

tldr; Medium-stiff all-mountain camber board. Carves well and holds edges. Generic but solid - the rental fleet of pro-model boards.

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73%

B-

Based on

514 Redditors

Jones Mercury FASE

~$359.95

194 opinions

tldr; The Jones Mercury FASE receives mostly positive reviews on Reddit (72% positive across 515 mentions). A solid choice in its category.

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Points

Score by Category

Flex & Feel

0%100%

Terrain Suitability

—50%

Durability

50%70%

Comfort & Fit

100%62%

Why is Jones Mercury FASE better than DC Control?

Better durability (70% vs 50%)

Based on 1,108 Reddit opinions

Slight Edge

Reddit prefers the DC ControlDC Control

Winning by 6 points (79% vs 73%)

Better comfort

Medium-stiff flex (6/10) - all-mountain focused

BOA system for quick adjustments

High confidence (1,108 mentions)

💬Reddit Sentiment

Based on 1,108 Reddit mentions

Overall Rating

DC Control

7.9/10

594 mentions

Mercury FASE

7.3/10

514 mentions

DURABILITY

DC Control5.0/10

Mercury FASE7.0/10

COMFORT

DC Control10.0/10

Mercury FASE6.2/10

FLEX

DC Control0.0/10

Mercury FASE10.0/10

VALUE

DC ControlN/A

Mercury FASE10.0/10

TERRAIN

DC ControlN/A

Mercury FASE5.0/10

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Head to Head

Topic	DC Control	Mercury FASE
Durability	50%	70%
Comfort	100%	62%
Flex	0%	100%
Value	N/A	100%
Terrain	N/A	50%

Category Wins

DC Control: 1|Mercury FASE: 4

Head to Head

DC Control: 1|Mercury FASE: 4

DurabilityMercury FASE

DC Control50%

Mercury FASE70%

ComfortDC Control

DC Control100%

Mercury FASE62%

FlexMercury FASE

DC Control0%

Mercury FASE100%

ValueMercury FASE

DC ControlN/A

Mercury FASE100%

TerrainMercury FASE

DC ControlN/A

Mercury FASE50%

DC Control

79%

73%

Mercury FASE

DC Control79%

Mercury FASE73%

DC Control wins by 6 points

Key Specs

Spec	DC Control	Jones Mercury FASE
Flex Rating	4/10 (Medium-Soft)	—
Lacing System	Dual BOA Fit System with H4 Coiler Dial and Zonal Closure	—
Liner	Response II Liner (Heat-moldable EVA memory foam)	—
Outsole	Contact UniLite Rubber Outsole	—
Insole	Molded IMPACT-ALG Insole	—

Key Highlights

DC ControlWinner

👟 Medium-stiff flex (6/10) - all-mountain focused

🎯 BOA system for quick adjustments

🛡️ Good ankle support and heel hold

⚠️ Some durability concerns reported

💰 Mid-range pricing around $250-300

Jones Mercury FASE

Solid community reputation

Frequently recommended

Topic Battles

DC Control: 1|Tied: 0|Mercury FASE: 3

⭐Flex & Feel

Mercury FASE wins

DC Control

Mercury FASE

100%

⭐Terrain Suitability

Mercury FASE wins

DC Control

—

Mercury FASE

50%

🔧Durability

Mercury FASE wins

DC Control

50%

Mercury FASE

70%

❤️Comfort & Fit

DC Control wins

DC Control

100%

Mercury FASE

62%

Based on Reddit sentiment across 4 categories

📈Where They Rank

💬What Redditors Actually Say

What Redditors Say

Best praise vs top criticism for DC Control

Best Praise

+1 pts

“Dc controls have been my go to for a nice soft comfy feel”

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Top Criticism

+1 pts

“\+1 for Burton, my DC control https://preview.redd.it/0g69wywmi0je1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7e926c7670f3d3f84499dbb7671ab6c95df269e7 boots completely shattered the heel cleat off both boots while buttering. I posted pics on fb in the step on group so people would know what was possible with the system. Burton immediately reached out to me and sent me a shipping label for my dc boots so I could s nd them to them for inspection. I’ve had these boots for years and they’re well out of warranty. They then shipped me out a brand new set of on of this years newest boots the waverange x in the unreleased next years colorway! Burtons sick!”

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What Redditors Say

Best praise vs top criticism for Jones Mercury FASE

Best Praise

+11 pts

“I’ve never been quicker strapping in from the chair with my fase… they are absolutely a convenience feature. Which I love and support. You know when you trying to strap in and you step on your angle strap and then you have to find the hole for the buckles to strap in and your there fidgeting.. Yh it helps with that and if you miss that they work like that just the same so nothing loss more to gain🫡 I really like mine. You might really like yours. Send it”

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Top Criticism

+48 pts

“This does not look like a FASE issue. This looks like a general snowboarding skill issue. It looks like the rider in the video has less than a week ever on a mountain.”

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Sentiment Over Time

DC Control

Jones Mercury FASE

📈Historical Price Data

DC Control

Jones Mercury FASE

DC Control

All-time low: $9.99(2023-08)

Jones Mercury FASE

All-time low: $359.95(2026-01)

$4 below 90-day avg

Which is Better?

DC Control Wins

79%

Control

73%

FASE

DC Control leads by 6 points based on 1,108 Reddit opinions.

Why DC ControlWinner

👟 Medium-stiff flex (6/10) - all-mountain focused
🎯 BOA system for quick adjustments
🛡️ Good ankle support and heel hold

Why Mercury FASE

Still a solid choice depending on your priorities

❤️The Love/Hate Breakdown

Sentiment Breakdown

32%Positive

Positive

32%

Neutral

60%

Negative

Based on 594 Reddit opinions

Sentiment Breakdown

27%Positive

Positive

27%

Neutral

62%

Negative

11%

Based on 514 Reddit opinions

Specification Comparison

Spec	DC Control	Jones Mercury FASE
Flex Rating	4/10 (Medium-Soft)	—
Lacing System	Dual BOA Fit System with H4 Coiler Dial and Zonal Closure	—
Liner	Response II Liner (Heat-moldable EVA memory foam)	—
Outsole	Contact UniLite Rubber Outsole	—
Insole	Molded IMPACT-ALG Insole	—
Ability Level	Intermediate-Advanced	—
Brand	EC Buying	JONES
Manufacturer	EC Buying	Jones
Color	black	Various
Weight	0.09479877266 pounds	1.8 kg (per pair)
Height	1.02362 inches	—
Flex	—	Medium-stiff (4/5)
Entry System	—	FASE Fast Entry System
Baseplate	—	Fusion XR Baseplate
Highback	—	AsymFlex Highback
Mounting Disk	—	Universal Mounting Disk (4x4, 2x4, EST/Channel compatible)
Compatibility	—	All snowboard boots and boards

Feature Checklist

DC Control: 8|Mercury FASE: 0

Feature	DC Control	Mercury FASE
Medium-stiff flex (6/10) - all-mountain focused
Good ankle support and heel hold
Some durability concerns reported
Mid-range pricing around $250-300
Wiring Instructions: ① Motor start and stop indicator: start light on, stop light off ②Digital tube: display the duty cycle of motor adjustment, upper and lower limit of duty cycle and frequency ③Digital tube: Display the motor adjustment duty cycle, upper and lower limit of duty cycle and frequency" ④It can be connected to switch signal or 3.3V level signal to control the start and stop of the motor ⑤ Motor output positive and negative poles Power input positive and negative
Digital encoder knob operation: ①In the default interface: (the default display is the duty cycle) Short press: switch the motor on and off. Press and hold for 10 seconds: enter the setting interface. Counterclockwise rotation: the duty cycle decreases. Clockwise rotation: increased duty cycle.
②Setting interface: Short press: select the setting parameter, the setting parameter can be switched between ON-OFF, duty cycle lower limit, duty cycle upper limit, and operating frequency. ON-OFF is the default module power-on normally open or normally closed, the lower limit of the duty cycle is displayed in the form of "L" + two digits, and the upper limit of the duty cycle is displayed in the form of "H" + two digits or "100", the operating frequency Displayed in the form of "+two digits".
STOP port on the back: It can be connected to external switch buttons or a 3.3V level. Do not use it in complex electromagnetic environments, and there is no relevant protection inside the circuit. (Note that the external switch should use a self-reset button or key, press it once to turn it on, and press it again to turn it off; it cannot realize the function of always closing the output to open, and not closing the output to close).

Features extracted from Reddit highlights and enrichment data

⚔️Head to Head

Metric	DC Control	Jones Mercury FASE
Reddit Score	79%	73%
Mentions	594	514
Sentiment	+ 191- 48	+ 140- 54

Where to Buy

DC Control

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All-time low was $9.99 on 2023-08

~200 sold/month on Amazon

Jones Mercury FASE

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All-time low was $359.95 on 2026-01

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, DC Control or Jones Mercury FASE?

Based on 1,108 Reddit comments, DC Control is the preferred choice with 79% positive sentiment vs Jones Mercury FASE's 73%. DC Control leads by 6 percentage points.

Should I buy DC Control or Jones Mercury FASE?

If you want the safer choice based on community sentiment, DC Control has stronger approval ratings (79% vs 73%). However, Jones Mercury FASE may still be better depending on your specific needs, budget, or use case.

What do Redditors love about DC Control?

Reddit users highlight: Medium-stiff flex (6/10) - all-mountain focused. BOA system for quick adjustments. Good ankle support and heel hold. With 594 mentions and 79% approval, it's a well-regarded choice in the community.

What do Redditors say about Jones Mercury FASE?

Jones Mercury FASE has 514 mentions on Reddit with 73% positive sentiment. It's frequently discussed as a solid option.

How many Reddit reviews were analyzed?

This comparison analyzed 1,108 Reddit comments: 594 about DC Control and 514 about Jones Mercury FASE. Data was sourced from Snowboarding Gear community discussions.

How accurate are these ratings?

Our sentiment analysis is approximately 80-85% accurate compared to manual review. Well-discussed products with many mentions tend to have more reliable scores than niche items with fewer data points.

Why trust Reddit over professional reviews?

Reddit users bought products with their own money and have no incentive to mislead. You're seeing hundreds of real opinions across different use cases, not just one reviewer's take. This crowdsourced approach surfaces both common praise and recurring complaints.

433 Reddit opinions analyzed · Last updated 5/16/2026

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