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DGA Shockwave flight numbers
The DGA Shockwave is an overstable midrange in our disc database, with manufacturer flight numbers 4 / 2 / 0 / 3. Try Discs lists it as discontinued.
Manufacturer ratings supplied by Try Discs. Plastic, weight, run and wear can change flight. DiscField has not yet checked this model against DGA’s own pages; confirm the numbers on DGA’s website. How to read flight numbers
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What the Shockwave flight numbers suggest
Speed 4 is a midrange rating. Most players can bring a disc this fast up to speed, so the rated turn and fade are close to what you will see.
Turn 0 and fade 3 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 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 midrange 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 1.3 cm wide (about 0.51 in), a typical width for a midrange.
Try Discs, our catalog provider, lists the Shockwave as discontinued, so you may only find it used or in old stock. The ratings still help you understand a copy you already own and find a current disc that flies the same way.
SEE THE SHAPE
Shockwave flight path
Illustrative top view of the published ratings, not a measured flight. How the curve is drawn
Discs with flight numbers like the Shockwave
Current midranges within one point of the Shockwave in speed, turn and fade, ranked by how close the four ratings are.
| Disc | Speed / glide / turn / fade | Compared with the Shockwave |
|---|---|---|
| Innova Pig | 4 / 1 / 0 / 3 | -1 glide |
| Dynamic Discs Suspect | 4 / 3 / 0 / 3 | +1 glide |
| Lone Star Disc Horny Toad | 4 / 3 / 0 / 3 | +1 glide |
| RPM Discs Kea | 4 / 3 / 0 / 3 | +1 glide |
| Thought Space Athletics Vessel | 4 / 3 / 0 / 3 | +1 glide |
How the Shockwave compares with DiscField guide discs
DiscField has written full guides for these midranges, with plastics, weights and buying advice checked on the maker’s site. They are the guide discs with ratings closest to the Shockwave.
| Disc guide | Speed / glide / turn / fade | Compared with the Shockwave | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|
| Innova Roc | 4 / 4 / 0 / 3 | +2 glide | Compare |
| Discraft Buzzz OS | 5 / 4 / 0 / 3 | +1 speed, +2 glide | Compare |
| Innova Roc3 | 5 / 4 / 0 / 3 | +1 speed, +2 glide | Compare |
Other DGA midranges
| Disc | Speed / glide / turn / fade |
|---|---|
| Aftershock | 5 / 4 / 0 / 2 |
| Quake | 5 / 3 / 0 / 3 |
| Rift | 5 / 4 / -1 / 1.5 |
| Squall | 6 / 4 / -1 / 1 |
| Tremor | 6 / 5 / -4 / 1 |