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

Nuke SS vs Tempest

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

Key differences

FadeNuke SS 3 vs Tempest 2Height1.5 vs 1.7 cm (-0.2)Rim width2.5 vs 2.3 cm (+0.2)PlasticsNuke SS 20 vs Tempest 0

Flight Paths

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DiscraftNuke SSDistance Driver
DGATempestDistance Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Nuke SS
13
Tempest
13
GlideStays aloft
Nuke SS
5
Tempest
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Nuke SS
-3
Tempest
-3
FadeLow-speed hook
Nuke SS
3
Tempest
2
Specifications
Spec
Discraft
Nuke SS
DGA
Tempest
Flight rating
13/5/-3/3
13/5/-3/2
Stability
Understable (+0)
Understable (-1)
Beginner score
37/100
41/100
Est. carry
450 ft
450 ft
Type
Distance Driver
Distance Driver
Recommended skill
Advanced
Everyone
Diameter
21.2 cm
21.1 cm
Height
1.5 cm
1.7 cm
Rim depth
1.1 cm
1.1 cm
Rim width
2.5 cm
2.3 cm
Max weight
175 g
173 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

Nuke SS or Tempest?

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

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

Is the Nuke SS or Tempest more overstable?

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

Should a beginner pick the Nuke SS or Tempest?

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 Nuke SS and Tempest?

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

Which is cheaper, the Nuke SS or Tempest?

Both start around $17.99.

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Discraft Nuke SS vs DGA Tempest: Flight Numbers Compared