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Obsidian DiscsSplinterPutt & Approach3/2/0/3.5
Lone Star DiscBull SnakePutt & Approach3/2/0/4

Splinter vs Bull Snake

How Splinter and Bull Snake compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

FadeSplinter 3.5 vs Bull Snake 4Diameter21.3 vs 21.1 cm (+0.2)Height2.4 vs 2 cm (+0.4)Rim width1 vs 1.3 cm (-0.3)

Flight Paths

Overhead view · right-hand backhand

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Obsidian DiscsSplinterPutt & Approach
Lone Star DiscBull SnakePutt & Approach
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Splinter
3
Bull Snake
3
GlideStays aloft
Splinter
2
Bull Snake
2
TurnHigh-speed bend
Splinter
0
Bull Snake
0
FadeLow-speed hook
Splinter
3.5
Bull Snake
4
Specifications
Spec
Obsidian Discs
Splinter
Lone Star Disc
Bull Snake
Flight rating≠
3/2/0/3.5
3/2/0/4
Stability≠
Very overstable (+3.5)
Very overstable (+4)
Beginner score≠
42/100
40/100
Est. carry
226 ft
226 ft
Type
Putt & Approach
Putt & Approach
Recommended skill≠
Everyone
Intermediate, Advanced
Diameter≠
21.3 cm
21.1 cm
Height≠
2.4 cm
2 cm
Rim depth≠
1.5 cm
1.3 cm
Rim width≠
1 cm
1.3 cm
Max weight≠
176 g
175 g
Bead≠
Beadless
Beaded
Plastics
0
0
PDGA Approved
No
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
$17.99
$17.99
The Verdict

Splinter or Bull Snake?

Main difference: fade (Splinter 3.5 vs Bull Snake 4). The Bull Snake fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the Splinter finishes straighter.

Splinter: Very overstableBull Snake: Very overstable
Where to buy
Splinter
$17.99
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Bull Snake
$17.99
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FAQ

Is the Splinter or Bull Snake more overstable?

The Bull Snake is more overstable (stability +4 vs +3.5). It resists turning and fades harder.

Should a beginner pick the Splinter or Bull Snake?

A beginner is better off with the Splinter (beginner score 42/100 vs 40/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Splinter and Bull Snake?

Main difference: fade (Splinter 3.5 vs Bull Snake 4). The Bull Snake fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the Splinter finishes straighter.

Which is cheaper, the Splinter or Bull Snake?

Both start around $17.99.

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Obsidian Discs Splinter
Obsidian Discs
Splinter
3 / 2 / 0 / 3.5
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Lone Star Disc Bull Snake
Lone Star Disc
Bull Snake
3 / 2 / 0 / 4
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