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Obsidian Discs Splinter flight numbers
The Obsidian Discs Splinter is an overstable putt and approach disc in our disc database, with manufacturer flight numbers 3 / 2 / 0 / 3.5.
Manufacturer ratings supplied by Try Discs. Plastic, weight, run and wear can change flight. DiscField has not yet checked this model against Obsidian Discs’s own pages. How to read flight numbers
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What the Splinter flight numbers suggest
Speed 3 is a putter rating. A disc this slow flies a short, controllable line and rewards a smooth release more than arm strength.
Turn 0 and fade 3.5 describe an overstable flight: little movement to the right and a dependable hook at the end, which helps in wind and on shots that must end left. The 0 turn means it is rated to hold its line at full speed rather than drifting, and the fade of 3.5 means a strong finish, more so into a headwind. Those directions are for a right-handed backhand; a forehand or a left-handed backhand mirrors them.
Glide 2 is on the low side for a putt and approach disc in our database. A low glide rating usually means a flight that drops sooner, which can make the disc easier to place on short shots. The rim is 1 cm wide (about 0.39 in), a typical width for a putt and approach disc. A rim this thin fits a fan grip or a putting grip.
SEE THE SHAPE
Splinter flight path
Illustrative top view of the published ratings, not a measured flight. How the curve is drawn
Discs with flight numbers like the Splinter
Current putt and approach discs within one point of the Splinter in speed, turn and fade, ranked by how close the four ratings are.
| Disc | Speed / glide / turn / fade | Compared with the Splinter |
|---|---|---|
| Innova AviarX3 DiscField guide | 3 / 2 / 0 / 3 | -0.5 fade |
| Crosslap Credo | 3 / 2 / 0 / 3 | -0.5 fade |
| Discmania P3x | 3 / 2 / 0 / 3 | -0.5 fade |
| Goliath Discs Pillar | 3 / 2 / 0 / 4 | +0.5 fade |
| Infinite Discs Raze | 3 / 2 / 0 / 3 | -0.5 fade |
How the Splinter compares with DiscField guide discs
DiscField has written full guides for these putt and approach discs, with plastics, weights and buying advice checked on the maker’s site. They are the guide discs with ratings closest to the Splinter.
| Disc guide | Speed / glide / turn / fade | Compared with the Splinter | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|
| Innova AviarX3 | 3 / 2 / 0 / 3 | -0.5 fade | Compare |
| Discraft Luna | 3 / 3 / 0 / 3 | +1 glide, -0.5 fade | Compare |
| Discraft Zone | 4 / 3 / 0 / 3 | +1 speed, +1 glide, -0.5 fade | Compare |
Other Obsidian Discs putt and approach discs
| Disc | Speed / glide / turn / fade |
|---|---|
| Fragment | 3 / 4 / 0 / 1 |