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Albatross Disc Golf Ironclad flight numbers
The Albatross Disc Golf Ironclad is a stable distance driver in our disc database, with manufacturer flight numbers 12 / 5 / -1 / 2.
Manufacturer ratings supplied by Try Discs. Plastic, weight, run and wear can change flight. DiscField has not yet checked this model against Albatross Disc Golf’s own pages. How to read flight numbers
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What the Ironclad flight numbers suggest
Speed 12 is a distance driver rating. Recreational players usually see the rated flight only with a fast, clean throw. Thrown slower, a disc this fast fades early and loses distance.
Turn -1 and fade 2 describe a stable flight: a fairly straight line with a modest finish, the easiest shape to aim. The -1 turn means it is rated to drift a little early in the flight when thrown at full speed, and the fade of 2 means a clear finish as it slows down. Those directions are for a right-handed backhand; a forehand or a left-handed backhand mirrors them.
Glide 5 is typical for a distance driver in our database. Glide is the rating that changes least between similar discs; plastic and weight matter more for how long it stays up. The rim is 2.4 cm wide (about 0.94 in), wider than most distance drivers in our database. A rim this wide usually calls for a firm power grip.
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Ironclad flight path
Illustrative top view of the published ratings, not a measured flight. How the curve is drawn
Discs with flight numbers like the Ironclad
Current distance drivers within one point of the Ironclad in speed, turn and fade, ranked by how close the four ratings are.
| Disc | Speed / glide / turn / fade | Compared with the Ironclad |
|---|---|---|
| Innova TeeDevil | 12 / 5 / -1 / 2 | same ratings |
| Above Ground Level Redwood | 12 / 5 / -1 / 2 | same ratings |
| Axiom Time-Lapse | 12 / 5 / -1 / 2 | same ratings |
| Elevation Disc Golf Psychic | 12 / 5 / -1 / 2 | same ratings |
| Finish Line Discs Interval | 12 / 5 / -1 / 2 | same ratings |
How the Ironclad compares with DiscField guide discs
DiscField has written full guides for these distance drivers, with plastics, weights and buying advice checked on the maker’s site. They are the guide discs with ratings closest to the Ironclad.
| Disc guide | Speed / glide / turn / fade | Compared with the Ironclad | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westside Sword | 12 / 5 / -0.5 / 2 | +0.5 turn | Compare |
| MVP Octane | 13 / 5 / -1 / 2 | +1 speed | Compare |
| Latitude 64° Grace | 11 / 6 / -1 / 2 | -1 speed, +1 glide | Compare |
Other Albatross Disc Golf distance drivers
| Disc | Speed / glide / turn / fade |
|---|---|
| Bowrider | 12 / 6 / -4 / 1 |
| Mystic Grove | 14 / 5 / -1 / 3 |