Compare Disc Golf Discs
Pick two or more discs and see exactly how they differ - flight, feel, distance, and price, side by side.
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Elevation Disc GolfNimbusMidrange5/5/0/1.5
Legacy DiscsGaugeMidrange5/5/0/1
Nimbus vs Gauge
How Nimbus and Gauge compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.
Key differences
FadeNimbus 1.5 vs Gauge 1Diameter21.6 vs 21.8 cm (-0.2)Height1.5 vs 2.2 cm (-0.7)Rim width1.4 vs 1.2 cm (+0.2)
Flight Paths
Overhead view · right-hand backhand
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Elevation Disc GolfNimbusMidrange Legacy DiscsGaugeMidrange Flight Numberslonger bar = more of that trait
Spec
Elevation Disc Golf
Nimbus
Flight rating≠
5/5/0/1.5
5/5/0/1
Stability≠
Overstable (+1.5)
Overstable (+1)
Beginner score≠
50/100
52/100
Recommended skill≠
Intermediate, Advanced
Beginner, Everyone
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from≠
Not listed
$13.99
Elevation Disc Golf
Nimbus
Flight rating≠5/5/0/1.5
Stability≠Overstable (+1.5)
Beginner score≠50/100
Est. carry290 ft
TypeMidrange
Recommended skill≠Intermediate, Advanced
Diameter≠21.6 cm
Height≠1.5 cm
Rim depth≠1.2 cm
Rim width≠1.4 cm
Max weight≠175 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics0
PDGA Approved≠No
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Price from≠Not listed
Flight rating≠5/5/0/1
Stability≠Overstable (+1)
Beginner score≠52/100
Est. carry290 ft
TypeMidrange
Recommended skill≠Beginner, Everyone
Diameter≠21.8 cm
Height≠2.2 cm
Rim depth≠1.4 cm
Rim width≠1.2 cm
Max weight≠180 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics0
PDGA Approved≠Yes
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Price from≠$13.99
The Verdict
Nimbus or Gauge?
Main difference: fade (Nimbus 1.5 vs Gauge 1). The Nimbus fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the Gauge finishes straighter.
Nimbus: OverstableGauge: Overstable
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FAQ
Is the Nimbus or Gauge more overstable?
The Nimbus is more overstable (stability +1.5 vs +1). It resists turning and fades harder.
Should a beginner pick the Nimbus or Gauge?
A beginner is better off with the Gauge (beginner score 52/100 vs 50/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.
What is the difference between the Nimbus and Gauge?
Main difference: fade (Nimbus 1.5 vs Gauge 1). The Nimbus fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the Gauge finishes straighter.
