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Obsidian Discs Caldera flight numbers
The Obsidian Discs Caldera 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 Obsidian Discs’s own pages. How to read flight numbers
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What the Caldera 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 2.3 cm wide (about 0.91 in), a typical width for a distance driver. A rim this wide usually calls for a firm power grip.
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Caldera flight path
Illustrative top view of the published ratings, not a measured flight. How the curve is drawn
Discs with flight numbers like the Caldera
Current distance drivers within one point of the Caldera in speed, turn and fade, ranked by how close the four ratings are.
| Disc | Speed / glide / turn / fade | Compared with the Caldera |
|---|---|---|
| Innova TeeDevil | 12 / 5 / -1 / 2 | same ratings |
| Above Ground Level Redwood | 12 / 5 / -1 / 2 | same ratings |
| Albatross Disc Golf Ironclad | 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 |
How the Caldera 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 Caldera.
| Disc guide | Speed / glide / turn / fade | Compared with the Caldera | 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 Obsidian Discs distance drivers
| Disc | Speed / glide / turn / fade |
|---|---|
| Obsidian Tremor | 9 / 4 / 0 / 3.5 |
| Obsidian Rift | 11 / 5 / -3 / 1 |