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MVP Disc SportsPhotonDistance Driver11/5/-1/2.5

Lone Star DiscNimitzDistance Driver11/5/-1/3

Photon vs Nimitz

How Photon and Nimitz compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

FadePhoton 2.5 vs Nimitz 3Height1.4 vs 1.7 cm (-0.3)PlasticsPhoton 10 vs Nimitz 0AvailabilityPhoton is on Amazon; Nimitz is notPriceNimitz is cheaper ($0.96 less)

Flight Paths

Overhead view · right-hand backhand

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MVP Disc SportsPhotonDistance Driver

Lone Star DiscNimitzDistance Driver

Flight Numberslonger bar = more of that trait

SpeedRim & velocity

Photon

Nimitz

GlideStays aloft

Photon

Nimitz

TurnHigh-speed bend

Photon

-1

Nimitz

-1

FadeLow-speed hook

Photon

2.5

Nimitz

Specifications

Differences only

Spec

MVP Disc Sports

Photon

Lone Star Disc

Nimitz

Flight rating≠

11/5/-1/2.5

11/5/-1/3

Stability≠

Stable (+1.5)

Overstable (+2)

Beginner score≠

34/100

32/100

Est. carry

410 ft

Type

Distance Driver

Recommended skill≠

Advanced

Intermediate, Advanced

Diameter≠

21.1 cm

21.2 cm

Height≠

1.4 cm

1.7 cm

Rim depth

1.1 cm

Rim width

2.2 cm

Max weight≠

175 g

176 g

Bead

Beadless

Plastics≠

10view on disc page →

PDGA Approved≠

Yes

On Amazon≠

Yes

Not on Amazon

Price from≠

$18.95

$17.99

The Verdict

Photon or Nimitz?

Main difference: fade (Photon 2.5 vs Nimitz 3). The Nimitz fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the Photon finishes straighter.

Photon: StableNimitz: Overstable

Where to buy

Photon

$18.95

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Best price

Nimitz

$17.99

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FAQ

Is the Photon or Nimitz more overstable?

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

Should a beginner pick the Photon or Nimitz?

A beginner is better off with the Photon (beginner score 34/100 vs 32/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Photon and Nimitz?

Main difference: fade (Photon 2.5 vs Nimitz 3). The Nimitz fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the Photon finishes straighter.

Which is cheaper, the Photon or Nimitz?

The Nimitz is cheaper, starting around $17.99 vs $18.95.

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