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MVP Disc SportsAmpFairway Driver8/5/-1.5/1
Obsidian DiscsShardFairway Driver7.5/5/-1.5/1

Amp vs Shard

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

Key differences

SpeedAmp 8 vs Shard 7.5Diameter21 vs 21.2 cm (-0.2)Height1.7 vs 1.5 cm (+0.2)

Flight Paths

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MVP Disc SportsAmpFairway DriverOut of Production
Obsidian DiscsShardFairway DriverOut of Production
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Amp
8
Shard
7.5
GlideStays aloft
Amp
5
Shard
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Amp
-1.5
Shard
-1.5
FadeLow-speed hook
Amp
1
Shard
1
Specifications
Spec
MVP Disc Sports
Amp
Obsidian Discs
Shard
Flight rating
8/5/-1.5/1
7.5/5/-1.5/1
Stability
Understable (-0.5)
Understable (-0.5)
Beginner score
51/100
53/100
Est. carry
350 ft
340 ft
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill
Beginner, Intermediate
Beginner, Intermediate
Diameter
21 cm
21.2 cm
Height
1.7 cm
1.5 cm
Rim depth
1.1 cm
1.2 cm
Rim width
1.9 cm
1.9 cm
Max weight
174.3 g
176 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
0
PDGA Approved
Yes
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Production status
Out of production
Out of production
Price from
Not listed
Not listed
The Verdict

Amp or Shard?

Main difference: speed (Amp 8 vs Shard 7.5). The Amp has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Shard is easier to control.

Amp: UnderstableShard: Understable
Where to buy
Amp
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Shard
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Out of production
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FAQ

Is the Amp or Shard more overstable?

They are equally stable (both -0.5) - turn -1.5/-1.5, fade 1/1.

Should a beginner pick the Amp or Shard?

A beginner is better off with the Shard (beginner score 53/100 vs 51/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Amp and Shard?

Main difference: speed (Amp 8 vs Shard 7.5). The Amp has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Shard is easier to control.

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