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Obsidian DiscsShardFairway Driver7.5/5/-1.5/1
Thought Space AthleticsNuanceFairway Driver7/5/-2/1

Shard vs Nuance

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

Key differences

SpeedShard 7.5 vs Nuance 7TurnShard -1.5 vs Nuance -2Height1.5 vs 1.8 cm (-0.3)Rim width1.9 vs 1.7 cm (+0.2)

Flight Paths

Overhead view · right-hand backhand

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Obsidian DiscsShardFairway DriverOut of Production
Thought Space AthleticsNuanceFairway Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Shard
7.5
Nuance
7
GlideStays aloft
Shard
5
Nuance
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Shard
-1.5
Nuance
-2
FadeLow-speed hook
Shard
1
Nuance
1
Specifications
Spec
Obsidian Discs
Shard
Thought Space Athletics
Nuance
Flight rating
7.5/5/-1.5/1
7/5/-2/1
Stability
Understable (-0.5)
Understable (-1)
Beginner score
53/100
57/100
Est. carry
340 ft
330 ft
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill
Beginner, Intermediate
Everyone
Diameter
21.2 cm
21.2 cm
Height
1.5 cm
1.8 cm
Rim depth
1.2 cm
1.1 cm
Rim width
1.9 cm
1.7 cm
Max weight
176 g
175 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
0
PDGA Approved
No
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Production status
Out of production
In production
Price from
Not listed
$19.99
The Verdict

Shard or Nuance?

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

Shard: UnderstableNuance: Understable
Where to buy
Shard
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Out of production
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Nuance
$19.99
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FAQ

Is the Shard or Nuance more overstable?

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

Should a beginner pick the Shard or Nuance?

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

What is the difference between the Shard and Nuance?

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

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Obsidian Discs Shard vs Thought Space Athletics Nuance: Flight Nu