a data storage apparatus and associated method is provided involving a data storage disc that is rotatable around a first axis . an actuator is rotatable around a second axis to operably position a data transfer member between an innermost radial location of the data storage disc and an outermost radial storage location of the data storage disc . a snubber is supported by the actuator and has a distal edge configured as being , in relation to a reference plane including the first axis and the second axis when the actuator is rotated to position the data transfer member at the innermost radial location , arcuate along a first radius on one side of the reference plane and arcuate along a second radius different than the first radius on the other side of the reference plane .