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Discraft Drive flight numbers
The Discraft Drive is a stable distance driver in our disc database, with manufacturer flight numbers 11 / 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 Discraft’s own pages; confirm the numbers on Discraft’s website. How to read flight numbers
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What the Drive flight numbers suggest
Speed 11 is a fast fairway driver rating. It needs a reasonably fast, clean throw before it flies as rated; slower throws turn less and fade sooner.
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 2.1 cm wide (about 0.83 in), a typical width for a distance driver. A rim this wide usually calls for a firm power grip.
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Drive flight path
Illustrative top view of the published ratings, not a measured flight. How the curve is drawn
Discs with flight numbers like the Drive
Current distance drivers within one point of the Drive in speed, turn and fade, ranked by how close the four ratings are.
| Disc | Speed / glide / turn / fade | Compared with the Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Innova Krait | 11 / 5 / -1 / 2 | same ratings |
| Discmania DD1 | 11 / 5 / -1 / 2 | same ratings |
| Disgo GD1 | 11 / 5 / -1 / 2 | same ratings |
| Doomsday Discs Cataclysm | 11 / 5 / -1 / 2 | same ratings |
| Flight Lab Vapor | 11 / 5 / -1 / 2 | same ratings |
How the Drive 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 Drive.
| Disc guide | Speed / glide / turn / fade | Compared with the Drive | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude 64° Grace | 11 / 6 / -1 / 2 | +1 glide | Compare |
| MVP Photon | 11 / 5 / -1 / 2.5 | +0.5 fade | Compare |
| Axiom Defy | 11 / 5 / -1 / 3 | +1 fade | Compare |
Other Discraft distance drivers
| Disc | Speed / glide / turn / fade |
|---|---|
| Captain's Raptor | 9 / 3 / 1 / 4 |
| Avenger SS | 10 / 5 / -3 / 1 |
| Machete | 11 / 4 / 0 / 4 |
| Scorch | 11 / 6 / -2 / 2 |
| Surge | 11 / 5 / -1 / 3 |
| Surge SS | 11 / 5 / -2 / 2 |
| Ares | 12 / 6 / -1 / 2 |
| Captain's Thrasher | 12 / 5 / 0 / 2 |
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