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Westside DiscsVellamoMidrange5/5.5/0/1.5
Elevation Disc GolfNimbusMidrange5/5/0/1.5

Vellamo vs Nimbus

How Vellamo and Nimbus compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

GlideVellamo 5.5 vs Nimbus 5Diameter21.8 vs 21.6 cm (+0.2)Height2 vs 1.5 cm (+0.5)Rim width1.5 vs 1.4 cm (+0.1)

Flight Paths

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Westside DiscsVellamoMidrange
Elevation Disc GolfNimbusMidrange
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Vellamo
5
Nimbus
5
GlideStays aloft
Vellamo
5.5
Nimbus
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Vellamo
0
Nimbus
0
FadeLow-speed hook
Vellamo
1.5
Nimbus
1.5
Specifications
Spec
Westside Discs
Vellamo
Elevation Disc Golf
Nimbus
Flight rating≠
5/5.5/0/1.5
5/5/0/1.5
Stability
Overstable (+1.5)
Overstable (+1.5)
Beginner score≠
52/100
50/100
Est. carry≠
294 ft
290 ft
Type
Midrange
Midrange
Recommended skill≠
Everyone
Intermediate, Advanced
Diameter≠
21.8 cm
21.6 cm
Height≠
2 cm
1.5 cm
Rim depth≠
1.3 cm
1.2 cm
Rim width≠
1.5 cm
1.4 cm
Max weight≠
177 g
175 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
0
PDGA Approved
No
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from≠
$18.99
Not listed
The Verdict

Vellamo or Nimbus?

Main difference: glide (Vellamo 5.5 vs Nimbus 5). The Vellamo floats and carries farther; the Nimbus holds its line better in wind.

Vellamo: OverstableNimbus: Overstable
Where to buy
Vellamo
$18.99
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Nimbus
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FAQ

Is the Vellamo or Nimbus more overstable?

They are equally stable (both +1.5) - turn 0/0, fade 1.5/1.5.

Should a beginner pick the Vellamo or Nimbus?

A beginner is better off with the Vellamo (beginner score 52/100 vs 50/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Vellamo and Nimbus?

Main difference: glide (Vellamo 5.5 vs Nimbus 5). The Vellamo floats and carries farther; the Nimbus holds its line better in wind.

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Westside Discs Vellamo
Westside Discs
Vellamo
5 / 5.5 / 0 / 1.5
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Elevation Disc Golf Nimbus
Elevation Disc Golf
Nimbus
5 / 5 / 0 / 1.5
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