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Goliath Discs Samson flight numbers
The Goliath Discs Samson is an overstable midrange in our disc database, with manufacturer flight numbers 6 / 3 / 0 / 4.
Manufacturer ratings supplied by Try Discs. Plastic, weight, run and wear can change flight. DiscField has not yet checked this model against Goliath Discs’s own pages; confirm the numbers on Goliath Discs’s website. How to read flight numbers
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What the Samson flight numbers suggest
Speed 6 is a fairway driver rating. A moderate arm speed reaches the rated flight; thrown too slowly, it fades earlier than the numbers suggest.
Turn 0 and fade 4 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 4 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 3 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 1.5 cm wide (about 0.59 in), wider than most midranges in our database.
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Samson flight path
Illustrative top view of the published ratings, not a measured flight. How the curve is drawn
Discs with flight numbers like the Samson
Current midranges within one point of the Samson in speed, turn and fade, ranked by how close the four ratings are.
| Disc | Speed / glide / turn / fade | Compared with the Samson |
|---|---|---|
| Gateway Demon | 6 / 4 / 0 / 4 | +1 glide |
| Innova Caiman | 5.5 / 2 / 0 / 4 | -0.5 speed, -1 glide |
| Discmania MD5 | 5 / 3 / 0 / 4 | -1 speed |
| Discraft Swarm | 5 / 3 / 0 / 4 | -1 speed |
| Dynamic Discs Supreme Fugitive | 5 / 3 / 0 / 4 | -1 speed |
How the Samson 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 Samson.
| Disc guide | Speed / glide / turn / fade | Compared with the Samson | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamic Discs Verdict | 5 / 4 / 0 / 3.5 | -1 speed, +1 glide, -0.5 fade | Compare |
| Discraft Buzzz OS | 5 / 4 / 0 / 3 | -1 speed, +1 glide, -1 fade | Compare |
| Innova Roc3 | 5 / 4 / 0 / 3 | -1 speed, +1 glide, -1 fade | Compare |
Other Goliath Discs midranges
| Disc | Speed / glide / turn / fade |
|---|---|
| Jireh | 5 / 5 / -1 / 1 |
| Redemption | 5 / 4 / 0 / 2 |