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Welcome to the world of Discraft Distance Drivers!
Today we’re talking big distance and the best discs to get you farther up the fairway and closer to the pin with whatever arm speed you’ve got. We’ve broken down this list into sections for Beginners, Intermediate players, and advanced bombers with lots of arm speed. This is the definitive Disc Golf Deals USA guide to the best Discraft Distance Drivers available today!
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Beginner Discraft Distance Drivers
The following Discraft distance drivers are best suited for beginner players who don’t throw with much speed yet but who are still looking to maximize their distance.
For intermediate and advanced players, these drivers will be perfect for skillful finesse shots and bombing with a massive tailwind!
Discraft Paul McBeth Hades
Hades, the Greek God of the Underworld, is the perfect representation of this understable distance driver. The Hades is a maximum driver capable of easy flip-up lines and long panning drives that ultimately end on a turn.
Discraft Hades Flight Numbers: 12/6/-3/2
Why is the Hades such a good distance driver for beginners?
For one, it’s got massive amounts of glide and can be thrown really far. Coupled with that glide, having a -3/2 turn-to-fade ratio means that this disc will want to hyzer up to flat on your drives. These two factors make the Hades one of the best Discraft Distance drivers in their entire line-up!
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Discraft Thrasher
If the Hades doesn’t suit your game, you might love the Discraft Thrasher! Nearly identical in every way with just a notch less glide, the Thrasher is beloved by many players and even professionals like Missy Gannon!
Discraft Thrasher Flight Numbers: 12/5/-3/2
We love the Thrasher for shots demanding a lot of control or easy hyzer flip lines with a bit of turn at its finish!
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Discraft Crank and Crank SS
The Discraft Crank often flies under the radar but shouldn’t be forgotten when considering Discraft's beginner distance drivers. Think of the Crank as the Hade's older, taller brother. It has more speed, less glide, and less turn.
This means that the Crank has the potential to fly further in certain situations and can be thrown a touch faster with its added stability.
Discraft Crank Flight Numbers: 13/5/-2/2
The Crank SS, on the other hand, is like the Hades’ taller twin brother. They share nearly identical flight numbers, but the Crank SS is a 13-speed with 5 glide. Players more comfortable with wider rims and controlling ultra-fast discs may prefer the Crank SS to the Hades or even the standard Crank.
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Intermediate Discraft Distance Drivers
Welcome to the land of the fastest control distance drivers in the world! Not only can these three Discraft distance drivers bomb but they can also be used for control shots as well as tailwind drives.
Discraft Missy Gannon Captain’s Thrasher
Big Money Missy rarely misses, and the brand-new Captain’s Thrasher is a huge win for Discraft fans! Not only is it a beautiful disc in the beautiful ESP swirl plastic, but its flight is something to be seen.
The Discraft Captain’s Thrasher is a modified Thrasher made especially to Missy Gannon's specifications. It sports the same speed, glide, and fade but with no turn. This means players can trust to rip on this distance driver without the worry of it turning and burning over the way a standard Thrasher might.
Discraft Missy Gannon Captain’s Thrasher Flight Numbers: 12/5/0/2
If you love the feel of the Thrasher, you’ll absolutely love the Captain’s Thrasher. It may quickly become your new go-to overstable distance driver!
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Discraft Paige Pierce Drive
The 11-speed category of Discraft distance drivers is crucial to your game and disc golf bag. Many shots require big distance, and others require similar distance but with more control. That’s where a disc like the new Paige Pierce Drive comes in!
Discraft Paige Pierce Drive Flight Numbers: 11/5/-1/2
In our testing with the Discraft Paige Pierce Drive, we found the distance driver to have a great ability to hyzer flip and hold a straight line with a consistent fading finish. Players with bigger arms will love the consistent stability they get with the Drive, and those with lower arm speeds will find this to be a fun stable driver to keep them on the fairway in any course conditions.
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Discraft Scorch
When we talk about the Discraft Scorch, a few things come to mind:
- Workable Distance
- Hyzer Flips that Fly For Days
- Fun
The Scorch is one of the Best Discraft distance drivers, especially for intermediate players, because it’s suited essentially for all arms!
Discraft Scorch Flight Numbers: 11/6/-2/2
The Scorch allows players to maximize their distance with high glide and a neutral flight path while also being totally workable. In testing, we’ve found the Scorch to be helpful on tight lines in the woods and out in the open in calm conditions.
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Advanced Discraft Distance Drivers
Think you can throw as far as Paul McBeth, Anthony Barela, Ezra Aderhold, and Aaron Gossage? Well, if you can, then you might as well get your hands on these maximum-distance drivers!
Discraft Force
Paul McBeth’s Discraft distance driver of choice, the Force, is a classic mold in the Discraft lineup. The Force features a ton of speed coupled with good glide and maximum levels of fade.
The Force is the perfect option for those players who value a consistent flight in their drives.
Discraft Force Flight Numbers: 12/5/0/3
Advanced players with high arm speeds will find the Force to be an excellent choice for flexing drivers, powerful hyzers, and when facing a headwind. Often, players will cycle their Forces when they become worn in, giving them a selection of reliable stability!
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Discraft Paul McBeth Zeus
Coming from the Innova Destroyer and looking for a Discraft distance driver to fit the same bill? Welcome to the Paul McBeth Zeus!
While not an exact replica of the Destroyer, the Zeus hits all the same flight numbers with a similar flight path!
Discraft Paul McBeth Zeus Flight Numbers: 12/5/-1/3
Zeus was the king of the Gods and also the God of Thunder! When you throw the Zeus, you’ll feel just as powerful as the Greek myth.
Similarly to the Force, we love having a selection of various worn-in Zeuses to add variety to our distance driver lineup. Out of the box, the Zeus is dependable and stable and wears into anywhere from straight to just a hair understable if thrown enough.
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Discraft Nuke
Nukes, baby!
Throw a Nuke if you’re looking to maximize your new distance record and hit shots you didn’t think you were capable of! The Nuke is one of the most beloved discs in the game, and for good reason.
It’s got a huge amount of distance potential and a ton of variability in its flight depending on which plastic you choose. Advanced players looking for overstable distance will have the best luck choosing a Z or ESP Nuke, while those looking for flippier Nukes will love Big Z and Ti runs.
Discraft Nuke Flight Numbers: 13/5/-1/3
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Discraft Venom
If your power simply cannot be contained with a Nuke or Zeus and you need to throw as far as possible, reach for the newly retooled Discraft Venom!
Built for the biggest arms in the game (literally), the Discraft Venom is one of the best maximum-distance drivers available on the market. It combines ultra-high speeds with extreme stability, giving players with the fastest arm speeds confidence in every throw.
Discraft Venom Flight Numbers: 13/5/0/3
On paper, the Venom is essentially a faster Force, but out on the course, it is so much more. The added speed breaks the barrier between the control driver and the supreme distance driver. The Venom loves to be thrown on flex lines and is able to hold that “S” shape for much longer than your traditional Force.
Advanced players with huge sidearms will love the Venom’s torque resistance and dependability when thrown with a lot of spin and speed!
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Comparison Guide
New to Discraft and not sure what to grab? Let our Comparison Guide break down the best drivers from other brands that match the listed Discraft distance drivers!
Discraft Paul McBeth Hades + Discraft Thrasher
Infinite Discs Maya
Lone Star Growler
Prodigy D4
Discraft Crank (SS)
MVP Orbital
Discraft Missy Gannon Captain’s Thrasher
Innova Star Racer
Axiom Mayhem
Discraft Paige Pierce Drive + Scorch
Axiom Catalyst
Innova Mystere
Innova Wraith
Kastaplast Alva
Discmania DD1
MVP Photon
MVP Zenith
Axiom Defy
Discraft Force + Zeus
Discmania PD2
Axiom Simon Line Timelapse
Infinite Discs Emperor
Clash Discs Salt
Kastaplast Grym X
Kastaplast Krut
Mint Discs Goat
Prodigy D1
Prodigy D2
Discraft Nuke + Venom
Latitude 64 Havoc
Innova Boss
Innova Charger
Kastaplast Guld
Axiom Delirium
Axiom Tantrum
Axiom Panic
MVP Dimension
MVP Nitro
Loft Bohrium
Westside Discs Prince
