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Prodigy DiscShadowfaxFairway Driver9/5/-2/1.5
Lone Star DiscDesperadoFairway Driver9/5/-2/1

Shadowfax vs Desperado

How Shadowfax and Desperado compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

FadeShadowfax 1.5 vs Desperado 1Rim width2 vs 1.9 cm (+0.1)

Flight Paths

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Prodigy DiscShadowfaxFairway Driver
Lone Star DiscDesperadoFairway Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Shadowfax
9
Desperado
9
GlideStays aloft
Shadowfax
5
Desperado
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Shadowfax
-2
Desperado
-2
FadeLow-speed hook
Shadowfax
1.5
Desperado
1
Specifications
Spec
Prodigy Disc
Shadowfax
Lone Star Disc
Desperado
Flight rating
9/5/-2/1.5
9/5/-2/1
Stability
Understable (-0.5)
Understable (-1)
Beginner score
49/100
51/100
Est. carry
370 ft
370 ft
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill
Intermediate, Advanced
Everyone
Diameter
21.1 cm
21.1 cm
Height
1.8 cm
1.8 cm
Rim depth
1.1 cm
1.2 cm
Rim width
2 cm
1.9 cm
Max weight
174 g
175 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
0
PDGA Approved
No
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
$15.99
Not listed
The Verdict

Shadowfax or Desperado?

Main difference: fade (Shadowfax 1.5 vs Desperado 1). The Shadowfax fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the Desperado finishes straighter.

Shadowfax: UnderstableDesperado: Understable
Where to buy
Shadowfax
$15.99
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Desperado
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FAQ

Is the Shadowfax or Desperado more overstable?

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

Should a beginner pick the Shadowfax or Desperado?

A beginner is better off with the Desperado (beginner score 51/100 vs 49/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Shadowfax and Desperado?

Main difference: fade (Shadowfax 1.5 vs Desperado 1). The Shadowfax fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the Desperado finishes straighter.

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Prodigy Disc Shadowfax vs Lone Star Disc Desperado: Flight Number