The Discraft Nuke OS (13 | 4 | 0 | 4) is the overstable version of the Nuke, built for headwinds, power forehands and spike hyzers. Shop Z Line, ESP, the Ezra Aderhold Confetti Victory Edition and the 2026 Ledgestone Super Flx Z.
The Discraft Nuke OS is the overstable version of the Nuke, built for power throwers and windy conditions. It won't turn over no matter how hard you throw it and always finishes with a hard fade, making it perfect for headwinds, power forehands and spike hyzers. Browse our live inventory below, shop the rest of our distance driver collection, and explore the full Discraft Discs Collection to complete your bag.
Understanding the Flight Dynamics
At 13 | 4 | 0 | 4, the Nuke OS is one of the most overstable distance drivers Discraft makes. The 0 turn means it won't turn over even when you put a lot of power on it, the 4 glide keeps it moving without floating away, and the 4 fade gives it a hard, dependable finish to the left for right-handed backhand throwers. It has the same 2.5 cm wide rim as the Nuke, measures 21.2 cm across and 1.6 cm tall with a 1.2 cm rim depth, and was PDGA approved on June 9, 2011.
Speed
Glide
Turn
Fade
13
4
0
4
What the Nuke OS brings to your bag:
Wind Fighting: It holds its line in headwinds and crosswinds without turning over.
Torque Resistance: Power forehands and hard backhands won't flip it, so you can throw it as hard as you want.
Dependable Finish: The 4 fade means it always fades out hard at the end, so you know where it's going to land.
Choose the Right Nuke OS Plastic
Different Nuke OS plastics change the grip, durability and look of the disc. Compare your options:
Z Line Nuke OS: Firm, durable premium plastic that holds the Nuke OS's stability the longest.
ESP Nuke OS: Grippy premium plastic with the same durability, great for power forehands and cold or damp rounds.
Confetti Nuke OS: Ezra Aderhold's Victory Edition in Confetti plastic, a slightly softer Z blend with confetti flakes.
Super Flx Z Nuke OS: Soft, flexible plastic from the 2026 Ledgestone Edition that skips less when it lands.
How the Nuke OS Plays on the Course
The Nuke OS fills the very overstable distance driver slot. Throw it into a headwind and it holds its line, rip a forehand and it won't flip, and put it on a hyzer and it fades hard and stops. It's not the disc for max distance on a calm day or for slower arm speeds. For more glide and distance, grab the Discraft Nuke, and for an easy turnover driver, go with the Discraft Nuke SS.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Discraft Nuke OS
Who should throw the Nuke OS?
Power throwers and experienced players. It takes a lot of arm speed to get full distance out of it, and slower arm speeds will see it fade out early. If you're newer to the game or still building arm speed, the Nuke or Nuke SS will go farther for you.
Which Nuke OS plastic should I get?
Z Line is the firmest and holds its stability the longest. ESP is a little grippier with the same durability. Confetti and Super Flx Z are limited runs: Confetti is a slightly softer Z blend from Ezra Aderhold's Victory Edition, and Super Flx Z is soft and flexible, so it skips less and stays grippy in cold weather.
What's the difference between the Nuke and the Nuke OS?
They share the same 2.5 cm wide rim, but the Nuke OS is built to be a lot more overstable. The Nuke has a little turn and more glide for max distance, while the Nuke OS won't turn over and fades hard, so it's the one to grab for wind and power forehands.
Ready to stop worrying about the wind? Pick your exact weight, color and plastic from our live inventory below, or explore the full Discraft Discs Collection and our distance driver collection to round out your bag.
