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Discraft Ares flight numbers
The Discraft Ares is a stable distance driver in our disc database, with manufacturer flight numbers 12 / 6 / -1 / 2.
Manufacturer ratings supplied by Try Discs. Plastic, weight, run and wear can change flight. DiscField has not yet checked this model against Discraft’s own pages; confirm the numbers on Discraft’s website. How to read flight numbers
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What the Ares 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 6 is on the high side for a distance driver in our database. A high glide rating usually means the disc stays up longer for the same throw, which adds distance but can carry past a tight landing zone. The rim is 2.3 cm wide (about 0.91 in), a typical width for a distance driver. A rim this wide usually calls for a firm power grip.
SEE THE SHAPE
Ares flight path
Illustrative top view of the published ratings, not a measured flight. How the curve is drawn
Discs with flight numbers like the Ares
Current distance drivers within one point of the Ares in speed, turn and fade, ranked by how close the four ratings are.
| Disc | Speed / glide / turn / fade | Compared with the Ares |
|---|---|---|
| Innova Racer | 12 / 6 / -1 / 2 | same ratings |
| Discmania Premier DD3 | 12 / 6 / -1 / 2 | same ratings |
| Gateway Ether | 12 / 6 / -1 / 2 | same ratings |
| Supersonic Discs Lunaris | 12 / 6 / -1 / 2 | same ratings |
| Yikun Fu Xi | 12 / 6 / -1 / 2 | same ratings |
How the Ares 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 Ares.
| Disc guide | Speed / glide / turn / fade | Compared with the Ares | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude 64° Grace | 11 / 6 / -1 / 2 | -1 speed | Compare |
| Westside Sword | 12 / 5 / -0.5 / 2 | -1 glide, +0.5 turn | Compare |
| MVP Octane | 13 / 5 / -1 / 2 | +1 speed, -1 glide | Compare |
Other Discraft distance drivers
| Disc | Speed / glide / turn / fade |
|---|---|
| Captain's Raptor | 9 / 3 / 1 / 4 |
| Avenger SS | 10 / 5 / -3 / 1 |
| Drive | 11 / 5 / -1 / 2 |
| Machete | 11 / 4 / 0 / 4 |
| Scorch | 11 / 6 / -2 / 2 |
| Surge | 11 / 5 / -1 / 3 |
| Surge SS | 11 / 5 / -2 / 2 |
| Captain's Thrasher | 12 / 5 / 0 / 2 |
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