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Yikun Hou Yi flight numbers
The Yikun Hou Yi is a stable distance driver in our disc database, with manufacturer flight numbers 10 / 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 Yikun’s own pages; confirm the numbers on Yikun’s website. How to read flight numbers
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What the Hou Yi flight numbers suggest
Speed 10 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. Our catalog provider lists it as a distance driver; speed 10 is slower than the typical distance driver in our database (median speed 12).
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 cm wide (about 0.79 in), narrower than most distance drivers in our database. A rim this wide usually calls for a firm power grip.
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Hou Yi flight path
Illustrative top view of the published ratings, not a measured flight. How the curve is drawn
Discs with flight numbers like the Hou Yi
Current distance drivers within one point of the Hou Yi in speed, turn and fade, ranked by how close the four ratings are.
| Disc | Speed / glide / turn / fade | Compared with the Hou Yi |
|---|---|---|
| Gateway Ninja | 10 / 6 / -1 / 2 | same ratings |
| Millennium ES2 | 10 / 6 / -1 / 2 | same ratings |
| Thought Space Athletics Construct | 10 / 6 / -1 / 2 | same ratings |
| Doomsday Discs Lockdown Doomsday | 10 / 5 / -1 / 2 | -1 glide |
| Goliath Discs Shepherd | 10 / 5 / -1 / 2 | -1 glide |
How the Hou Yi 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 Hou Yi.
| Disc guide | Speed / glide / turn / fade | Compared with the Hou Yi | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude 64° Grace | 11 / 6 / -1 / 2 | +1 speed | Compare |
| Innova Beast | 10 / 5 / -2 / 2 | -1 glide, -1 turn | Compare |
| Innova Orc | 10 / 4 / -1 / 3 | -2 glide, +1 fade | Compare |
Other Yikun distance drivers
| Disc | Speed / glide / turn / fade |
|---|---|
| Long | 10 / 5 / -1 / 2 |
| Wei | 10 / 5 / -2.5 / 2 |
| Jun | 11 / 5 / -1 / 2 |
| Fu Xi | 12 / 6 / -1 / 2 |
| Twin Swords | 12 / 5 / -1 / 2 |
| Zi Ya | 12 / 5 / 0 / 3 |
| Da'E | 13 / 5 / 0 / 3 |
| QI | 13 / 6 / -2 / 2 |
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