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Pick two or more discs and see exactly how they differ - flight, feel, distance, and price, side by side.

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Thought Space AthleticsNuanceFairway Driver7/5/-2/1
Lone Star DiscRio GrandeFairway Driver7/5/-2/1

Nuance vs Rio Grande

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

Key differences

PriceRio Grande is cheaper ($2.00 less)

Flight Paths

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Thought Space AthleticsNuanceFairway Driver
Lone Star DiscRio GrandeFairway Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Nuance
7
Rio Grande
7
GlideStays aloft
Nuance
5
Rio Grande
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Nuance
-2
Rio Grande
-2
FadeLow-speed hook
Nuance
1
Rio Grande
1
Specifications
Spec
Thought Space Athletics
Nuance
Lone Star Disc
Rio Grande
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
Intermediate, Advanced
Diameter
21.2 cm
21.1 cm
Height
1.8 cm
1.9 cm
Rim depth
1.1 cm
1.2 cm
Rim width
1.7 cm
1.7 cm
Max weight
175 g
175 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
0
PDGA Approved
No
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
$19.99
$17.99
The Verdict

Nuance or Rio Grande?

The Nuance and Rio Grande fly almost identically (7/5/-2/1). Choose the Nuance for far more plastic and weight options (0 blends) and easier availability; choose the Rio Grande to spend less.

Nuance: UnderstableRio Grande: Understable
Where to buy
Nuance
$19.99
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Best price
Rio Grande
$17.99
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FAQ

Is the Nuance or Rio Grande more overstable?

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

Should a beginner pick the Nuance or Rio Grande?

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

What is the difference between the Nuance and Rio Grande?

The Nuance and Rio Grande fly almost identically (7/5/-2/1). Choose the Nuance for far more plastic and weight options (0 blends) and easier availability; choose the Rio Grande to spend less.

Which is cheaper, the Nuance or Rio Grande?

The Rio Grande is cheaper, starting around $17.99 vs $19.99.

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