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Thought Space AthleticsNuanceFairway Driver7/5/-2/1
Legacy DiscsPatriotFairway Driver7/5/-2/1

Nuance vs Patriot

These 2 fairway drivers share the same flight numbers - the deciding factors are plastic selection, price, and availability.

Key differences

Rim width1.7 vs 1.8 cm (-0.1)PlasticsPatriot 16 vs Nuance 0PricePatriot is cheaper ($2.50 less)

Flight Paths

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Thought Space AthleticsNuanceFairway Driver
Legacy DiscsPatriotFairway Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Nuance
7
Patriot
7
GlideStays aloft
Nuance
5
Patriot
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Nuance
-2
Patriot
-2
FadeLow-speed hook
Nuance
1
Patriot
1
Specifications
Spec
Thought Space Athletics
Nuance
Legacy Discs
Patriot
Flight rating
7/5/-2/1
7/5/-2/1
Stability
Understable (-1)
Understable (-1)
Beginner score
57/100
57/100
Est. carry
330 ft
330 ft
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill≠
Everyone
Beginner, Everyone
Diameter
21.2 cm
21.2 cm
Height
1.8 cm
1.8 cm
Rim depth
1.1 cm
1.1 cm
Rim width≠
1.7 cm
1.8 cm
Max weight
175 g
175 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics≠
0
16view on disc page →
PDGA Approved≠
No
Yes
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from≠
$19.99
$17.49
The Verdict

Nuance or Patriot?

The Nuance and Patriot fly almost identically (7/5/-2/1). Go with the Patriot - it offers more plastic and weight options (16 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.

Nuance: UnderstablePatriot: Understable
Where to buy
Nuance
$19.99
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Best price
Patriot
$17.49
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FAQ

Is the Nuance or Patriot more overstable?

They are equally stable (both -1) - turn -2/-2, fade 1/1.

Should a beginner pick the Nuance or Patriot?

Both rate the same for beginners (57/100). Pick by feel and price.

What is the difference between the Nuance and Patriot?

The Nuance and Patriot fly almost identically (7/5/-2/1). Go with the Patriot - it offers more plastic and weight options (16 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.

Which is cheaper, the Nuance or Patriot?

The Patriot is cheaper, starting around $17.49 vs $19.99.

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Thought Space Athletics Nuance
Thought Space Athletics
Nuance
7 / 5 / -2 / 1
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Legacy Discs Patriot
Legacy Discs
Patriot
7 / 5 / -2 / 1
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Thought Space Athletics Nuance vs Legacy Discs Patriot: Flight Nu