Compare Disc Golf Discs

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

Shard vs Amp

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

Key differences

SpeedShard 7.5 vs Amp 8Diameter21.2 vs 21 cm (+0.2)Height1.5 vs 1.7 cm (-0.2)

Flight Paths

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

Shard or Amp?

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

Shard: UnderstableAmp: Understable
Where to buy
Shard
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Amp
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FAQ

Is the Shard or Amp more overstable?

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

Should a beginner pick the Shard or Amp?

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 Shard and Amp?

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

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Obsidian Discs Shard vs MVP Disc Sports Amp: Flight Numbers Compa