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Storm Disc Golf Maelstrom flight numbers
The Storm Disc Golf Maelstrom is an overstable distance driver in our disc database, with manufacturer flight numbers 11 / 5 / -1 / 3.
Manufacturer ratings supplied by Try Discs. Plastic, weight, run and wear can change flight. DiscField has not yet checked this model against Storm Disc Golf’s own pages. How to read flight numbers
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What the Maelstrom 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 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 -1 turn means it is rated to drift a little early in the flight when thrown at full speed, 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 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 2.2 cm wide (about 0.87 in), a typical width for a distance driver. A rim this wide usually calls for a firm power grip.
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Maelstrom flight path
Illustrative top view of the published ratings, not a measured flight. How the curve is drawn
Discs with flight numbers like the Maelstrom
Current distance drivers within one point of the Maelstrom in speed, turn and fade, ranked by how close the four ratings are.
| Disc | Speed / glide / turn / fade | Compared with the Maelstrom |
|---|---|---|
| Axiom Defy DiscField guide | 11 / 5 / -1 / 3 | same ratings |
| Innova Wraith DiscField guide | 11 / 5 / -1 / 3 | same ratings |
| Discraft Surge | 11 / 5 / -1 / 3 | same ratings |
| Infinite Discs Czar | 11 / 5 / -1 / 3 | same ratings |
| Lone Star Disc Nimitz | 11 / 5 / -1 / 3 | same ratings |
How the Maelstrom 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 Maelstrom.
| Disc guide | Speed / glide / turn / fade | Compared with the Maelstrom | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axiom Defy | 11 / 5 / -1 / 3 | same ratings | Compare |
| Innova Wraith | 11 / 5 / -1 / 3 | same ratings | Compare |
| MVP Photon | 11 / 5 / -1 / 2.5 | -0.5 fade | Compare |
Other Storm Disc Golf distance drivers
| Disc | Speed / glide / turn / fade |
|---|---|
| Jet Stream | 12 / 5 / -1 / 3 |