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Pick two or more discs and see exactly how they differ - flight, feel, distance, and price, side by side.
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Legacy DiscsBanditFairway Driver9/5/-2/1
Prodigy DiscShadowfaxFairway Driver9/5/-2/1.5
Bandit vs Shadowfax
How Bandit and Shadowfax compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.
Key differences
FadeBandit 1 vs Shadowfax 1.5Diameter21.3 vs 21.1 cm (+0.2)Height1.5 vs 1.8 cm (-0.3)PriceShadowfax is cheaper ($1.50 less)
Flight Paths
Overhead view · right-hand backhand
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Legacy DiscsBanditFairway Driver Flight Numberslonger bar = more of that trait
Flight rating≠
9/5/-2/1
9/5/-2/1.5
Stability≠
Understable (-1)
Understable (-0.5)
Beginner score≠
51/100
49/100
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill≠
Intermediate
Intermediate, Advanced
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Flight rating≠9/5/-2/1
Stability≠Understable (-1)
Beginner score≠51/100
Est. carry370 ft
TypeFairway Driver
Recommended skill≠Intermediate
Diameter≠21.3 cm
Height≠1.5 cm
Rim depth1.1 cm
Rim width2 cm
Max weight≠175 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics0
PDGA Approved≠Yes
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Price from≠$17.49
Flight rating≠9/5/-2/1.5
Stability≠Understable (-0.5)
Beginner score≠49/100
Est. carry370 ft
TypeFairway Driver
Recommended skill≠Intermediate, Advanced
Diameter≠21.1 cm
Height≠1.8 cm
Rim depth1.1 cm
Rim width2 cm
Max weight≠174 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics0
PDGA Approved≠No
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Price from≠$15.99
The Verdict
Bandit or Shadowfax?
Main difference: fade (Bandit 1 vs Shadowfax 1.5). The Shadowfax fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the Bandit finishes straighter.
Bandit: UnderstableShadowfax: Understable
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FAQ
Is the Bandit or Shadowfax more overstable?
The Shadowfax is more overstable (stability -0.5 vs -1). It resists turning and fades harder.
Should a beginner pick the Bandit or Shadowfax?
A beginner is better off with the Bandit (beginner score 51/100 vs 49/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.
What is the difference between the Bandit and Shadowfax?
Main difference: fade (Bandit 1 vs Shadowfax 1.5). The Shadowfax fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the Bandit finishes straighter.
Which is cheaper, the Bandit or Shadowfax?
The Shadowfax is cheaper, starting around $15.99 vs $17.49.
