Compare Disc Golf Discs

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Elevation Disc GolfNimbusMidrange5/5/0/1.5
Lone Star DiscHoustonMidrange5/5/0/2

Nimbus vs Houston

How Nimbus and Houston compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

FadeNimbus 1.5 vs Houston 2Diameter21.6 vs 21.5 cm (+0.1)Height1.5 vs 1.9 cm (-0.4)

Flight Paths

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Elevation Disc GolfNimbusMidrange
Lone Star DiscHoustonMidrange
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Nimbus
5
Houston
5
GlideStays aloft
Nimbus
5
Houston
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Nimbus
0
Houston
0
FadeLow-speed hook
Nimbus
1.5
Houston
2
Specifications
Spec
Elevation Disc Golf
Nimbus
Lone Star Disc
Houston
Flight rating
5/5/0/1.5
5/5/0/2
Stability
Overstable (+1.5)
Overstable (+2)
Beginner score
50/100
48/100
Est. carry
290 ft
290 ft
Type
Midrange
Midrange
Recommended skill
Intermediate, Advanced
Intermediate, Advanced
Diameter
21.6 cm
21.5 cm
Height
1.5 cm
1.9 cm
Rim depth
1.2 cm
1.4 cm
Rim width
1.4 cm
1.4 cm
Max weight
175 g
178.5 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
0
PDGA Approved
No
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
Not listed
$17.99
The Verdict

Nimbus or Houston?

Main difference: fade (Nimbus 1.5 vs Houston 2). The Houston fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the Nimbus finishes straighter.

Nimbus: OverstableHouston: Overstable
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Nimbus
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Houston
$17.99
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FAQ

Is the Nimbus or Houston more overstable?

The Houston is more overstable (stability +2 vs +1.5). It resists turning and fades harder.

Should a beginner pick the Nimbus or Houston?

A beginner is better off with the Nimbus (beginner score 50/100 vs 48/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Nimbus and Houston?

Main difference: fade (Nimbus 1.5 vs Houston 2). The Houston fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the Nimbus finishes straighter.

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Elevation Disc Golf Nimbus vs Lone Star Disc Houston: Flight Numb