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Legacy DiscsPatriotFairway Driver7/5/-2/1
Obsidian DiscsShardFairway Driver7.5/5/-1.5/1

Patriot vs Shard

How Patriot and Shard compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

SpeedPatriot 7 vs Shard 7.5TurnPatriot -2 vs Shard -1.5Height1.8 vs 1.5 cm (+0.3)PlasticsPatriot 16 vs Shard 0

Flight Paths

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Legacy DiscsPatriotFairway Driver
Obsidian DiscsShardFairway DriverOut of Production
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Patriot
7
Shard
7.5
GlideStays aloft
Patriot
5
Shard
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Patriot
-2
Shard
-1.5
FadeLow-speed hook
Patriot
1
Shard
1
Specifications
Spec
Legacy Discs
Patriot
Obsidian Discs
Shard
Flight rating
7/5/-2/1
7.5/5/-1.5/1
Stability
Understable (-1)
Understable (-0.5)
Beginner score
57/100
53/100
Est. carry
330 ft
340 ft
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill
Beginner, Everyone
Beginner, Intermediate
Diameter
21.2 cm
21.2 cm
Height
1.8 cm
1.5 cm
Rim depth
1.1 cm
1.2 cm
Rim width
1.8 cm
1.9 cm
Max weight
175 g
176 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
PDGA Approved
Yes
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Production status
In production
Out of production
Price from
$17.49
Not listed
The Verdict

Patriot or Shard?

Main difference: speed (Patriot 7 vs Shard 7.5). The Shard has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Patriot is easier to control.

Patriot: UnderstableShard: Understable
Where to buy
Patriot
$17.49
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Shard
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Out of production
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FAQ

Is the Patriot or Shard more overstable?

The Shard is more overstable (stability -0.5 vs -1). It resists turning and fades harder.

Should a beginner pick the Patriot or Shard?

A beginner is better off with the Patriot (beginner score 57/100 vs 53/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Patriot and Shard?

Main difference: speed (Patriot 7 vs Shard 7.5). The Shard has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Patriot is easier to control.

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