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Doomsday DiscsSolar Death RayFairway Driver8/5/-1/1
Obsidian DiscsShardFairway Driver7.5/5/-1.5/1

Solar Death Ray vs Shard

How Solar Death Ray and Shard compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

SpeedSolar Death Ray 8 vs Shard 7.5TurnSolar Death Ray -1 vs Shard -1.5Diameter21 vs 21.2 cm (-0.2)Height1.7 vs 1.5 cm (+0.2)

Flight Paths

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Doomsday DiscsSolar Death RayFairway Driver
Obsidian DiscsShardFairway DriverOut of Production
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Solar Death Ray
8
Shard
7.5
GlideStays aloft
Solar Death Ray
5
Shard
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Solar Death Ray
-1
Shard
-1.5
FadeLow-speed hook
Solar Death Ray
1
Shard
1
Specifications
Spec
Doomsday Discs
Solar Death Ray
Obsidian Discs
Shard
Flight rating
8/5/-1/1
7.5/5/-1.5/1
Stability
Stable (+0)
Understable (-0.5)
Beginner score
49/100
53/100
Est. carry
350 ft
340 ft
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill
Everyone
Beginner, Intermediate
Diameter
21 cm
21.2 cm
Height
1.7 cm
1.5 cm
Rim depth
1.3 cm
1.2 cm
Rim width
1.9 cm
1.9 cm
Max weight
173 g
176 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
0
PDGA Approved
No
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Production status
In production
Out of production
Price from
$13.99
Not listed
The Verdict

Solar Death Ray or Shard?

Main difference: speed (Solar Death Ray 8 vs Shard 7.5). The Solar Death Ray has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Shard is easier to control.

Solar Death Ray: StableShard: Understable
Where to buy
Solar Death Ray
$13.99
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Shard
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Out of production
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FAQ

Is the Solar Death Ray or Shard more overstable?

The Solar Death Ray is more overstable (stability +0 vs -0.5). It resists turning and fades harder.

Should a beginner pick the Solar Death Ray or Shard?

A beginner is better off with the Shard (beginner score 53/100 vs 49/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Solar Death Ray and Shard?

Main difference: speed (Solar Death Ray 8 vs Shard 7.5). The Solar Death Ray has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Shard is easier to control.

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Doomsday Discs Solar Death Ray vs Obsidian Discs Shard: Flight Nu