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Lone Star DiscDesperadoFairway Driver9/5/-2/1
Prodigy DiscShadowfaxFairway Driver9/5/-2/1.5

Desperado vs Shadowfax

How Desperado and Shadowfax compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

FadeDesperado 1 vs Shadowfax 1.5Rim width1.9 vs 2 cm (-0.1)

Flight Paths

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Lone Star DiscDesperadoFairway Driver
Prodigy DiscShadowfaxFairway Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Desperado
9
Shadowfax
9
GlideStays aloft
Desperado
5
Shadowfax
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Desperado
-2
Shadowfax
-2
FadeLow-speed hook
Desperado
1
Shadowfax
1.5
Specifications
Spec
Lone Star Disc
Desperado
Prodigy Disc
Shadowfax
Flight rating
9/5/-2/1
9/5/-2/1.5
Stability
Understable (-1)
Understable (-0.5)
Beginner score
51/100
49/100
Est. carry
370 ft
370 ft
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill
Everyone
Intermediate, Advanced
Diameter
21.1 cm
21.1 cm
Height
1.8 cm
1.8 cm
Rim depth
1.2 cm
1.1 cm
Rim width
1.9 cm
2 cm
Max weight
175 g
174 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
0
PDGA Approved
No
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
Not listed
$15.99
The Verdict

Desperado or Shadowfax?

Main difference: fade (Desperado 1 vs Shadowfax 1.5). The Shadowfax fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the Desperado finishes straighter.

Desperado: UnderstableShadowfax: Understable
Where to buy
Desperado
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Shadowfax
$15.99
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FAQ

Is the Desperado 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 Desperado or Shadowfax?

A beginner is better off with the Desperado (beginner score 51/100 vs 49/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Desperado and Shadowfax?

Main difference: fade (Desperado 1 vs Shadowfax 1.5). The Shadowfax fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the Desperado finishes straighter.

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