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DGATempestDistance Driver13/5/-3/2
DiscraftNuke SSDistance Driver13/5/-3/3

Tempest vs Nuke SS

How Tempest and Nuke SS compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

FadeTempest 2 vs Nuke SS 3Height1.7 vs 1.5 cm (+0.2)Rim width2.3 vs 2.5 cm (-0.2)PlasticsNuke SS 20 vs Tempest 0

Flight Paths

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DGATempestDistance Driver
DiscraftNuke SSDistance Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Tempest
13
Nuke SS
13
GlideStays aloft
Tempest
5
Nuke SS
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Tempest
-3
Nuke SS
-3
FadeLow-speed hook
Tempest
2
Nuke SS
3
Specifications
Spec
DGA
Tempest
Discraft
Nuke SS
Flight rating
13/5/-3/2
13/5/-3/3
Stability
Understable (-1)
Understable (+0)
Beginner score
41/100
37/100
Est. carry
450 ft
450 ft
Type
Distance Driver
Distance Driver
Recommended skill
Everyone
Advanced
Diameter
21.1 cm
21.2 cm
Height
1.7 cm
1.5 cm
Rim depth
1.1 cm
1.1 cm
Rim width
2.3 cm
2.5 cm
Max weight
173 g
175 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
PDGA Approved
Yes
Yes
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
$17.99
$17.99
The Verdict

Tempest or Nuke SS?

Main difference: fade (Tempest 2 vs Nuke SS 3). The Nuke SS fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the Tempest finishes straighter.

Tempest: UnderstableNuke SS: Understable
Where to buy
Tempest
$17.99
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Nuke SS
$17.99
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FAQ

Is the Tempest or Nuke SS more overstable?

The Nuke SS is more overstable (stability +0 vs -1). It resists turning and fades harder.

Should a beginner pick the Tempest or Nuke SS?

A beginner is better off with the Tempest (beginner score 41/100 vs 37/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Tempest and Nuke SS?

Main difference: fade (Tempest 2 vs Nuke SS 3). The Nuke SS fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the Tempest finishes straighter.

Which is cheaper, the Tempest or Nuke SS?

Both start around $17.99.

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DGA Tempest vs Discraft Nuke SS: Flight Numbers Compared