Discraft Sol | Understable Midrange
The Discraft Sol is one of those discs that few other molds can compare to. It's serious understability will open up a bunch of new lines for you! If you're simply looking for a Discraft Sol for sale, we have a load of options for you up above.
If you're doing your research before making the purchase read on! We have a ton of info on the Sol that we want to share with you!
Discraft Sol Review
The Sol is just different. You could almost describe it as a midrange putter crossover. It was introduced in 2018, at Discraft's Ace Race that year. It's definitely not one of Discraft's most popular or well-known discs, but in our opinion, it's seriously underrated!
The Sol is a real game-changer in the woods! Its understability and slow controllable speed help you hit tight wooded lines!
It's very easy to throw this disc dead straight with a hyzer flip, or gently flip it over all the way to the ground, without fade, but also without it turning and burning!
Backhands
The Sol is a backhand wonder! From the feel to the flight, everything is just slightly unique in a refreshing way!
It's a great disc for hitting tight lines. You can easily send it straight down a tunnel, or drift it to the right to resemble a sidearm line. (Switch that around if you're a lefty.)
Advanced and intermediate players can get the Sol flying laser straight by releasing it on a significant hyzer. You'll have to finetune it to your own power level with a little fieldwork. For shots that turn over with no fade back release the Sol flat.
The amazing thing is how the Sol won't just turn and burn, maybe it's due to the high glide!
Beginner players will find the Discraft Sol one of the easiest discs to throw straight. If you've been struggling with all your shots fading out early try one of these. The best thing, as your power increases the Sol will not become redundant. In fact, it'll be more versatile and useful to you!
Forehands
To put it simply, we don't recommend the Sol for forehands. It's just not where its strong points lie! If you're a player who has a really good touchy sidearm putter flick, you might find this handy. You could use it for tight turnovers, much like you'd get with a putter, but just a little further.
Note - If you can't throw forehands you can throw backhand turnovers with the Sol that are a very close replacement!
Feel
In our opinion, the feel of the Sol in the hand is truly the decider! The rim is just so small, rounded, and downright comfy! If you're a fan of using fan grips for slower-speed discs it's even better!
It's hard to describe but the Sol feels small in the hand. This gives a nice compact feel in the hand that generates confidence when playing on tight crowded wooded courses!
The flight plate has a gentle dome, which is why the Sol possesses such great glide!
It has a very shallow rim, which in our opinion only adds to the comfort. The Sol is very easy to release on the right line for this reason.
Discraft Sol Flight Numbers
Flight Numbers
Speed: 4
Glide: 5
Turn: -3
Fade: 0
Out of the box, the Sol can be a tad more stable, more like a -2. Once it's beaten in a little it very closely resembles the original flight numbers.
Discraft Sol Flight Path Chart
Here's a chart to give you an idea of the Discraft Sol's flight path.
Plastics
Z: Durable and stable. Elite Z Sols are one of the most popular plastic variations. It's great that they'll last many a round before becoming too understable!
ESP: A similar durability to Z, just with added grip!
Big Z: Very durable, with a gummier feel when compared to Z. Another great option for the Sol
Pro D: Discraft's baseline plastic. We don't recommend this plastic for the Sol as it will beat in fast. Once the Sol is beaten in considerably it can be too understable.
See this Discraft Plastic Guide to learn more!
History
The Sol was PDGA approved in 2018, November. It was featured at the Discraft Ace Race event. A bunch of players then found it to be too understable for their liking. This seems to have dried up. Perhaps Discraft tweaked their mold a little!
See the PDGA-approved Discraft Sol here.
Manufacturer - Discraft
Discraft have been making discs long before the Sol was even thought of! They are one of the largest disc golf manufacturers to this day. The Comet, Meteor, and Fierce can all be compared to the Sol, but none have quite the same feel and flight.
Shop for all our Discraft discs here.
Learn more about the Sol on Discraft's site.
Here is what Discraft has to say about the Sol:
The popular 2018 Ace Race disc - Sol - is here! Available in our iconic Z plastic, this is a great midrange for beginner to advanced players, allowing them to shape approach shots with ease and comfort and enjoy the fun of disc golf, right from the start. Slightly understable, throw the Sol with speed and watch it float out gently to the right. The perfect disc for anhyzer approaches.
Here's a video on the Cheating Lefty YouTube Channel that features the Sol!
Skill Level Recommendations
Beginners - The Sol is an excellent beginner disc. This will be one of the easiest discs to throw straight, even with less power.
Intermediate - Please do yourself a favor and try out the Sol. Chances are you don't know what you're missing out on because you've never had anything like it! It's a wooded wonder that can effortlessly hit straight and turnover lines.
Advanced - If you like to use your power then the Sol may just be a little too understable for you. If you're a fan of dialing it down in the woods and bringing out the finesse then the Sol is a great choice for the same reasons as it is for intermediates!
Dimensions
Here are the dimensions the Sol was registered with at the PDGA.
Max Weight: 175.1gr
Diameter: 21.1cm
Height: 1.7cm
Rim Depth: 1.3cm
Rim Thickness: 1.1cm
Inside Rim Diameter: 18.9cm
Rim Depth / Diameter Ratio: 6.2%
Rim Configuration: 51.25
Flexibility: 8.73kg
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Great for technical wooded courses
- Easy to throw for beginners
- Extremely comfortable
- The small rim will fit into younger players' hands
- Can mimic a forehand flight with a backhand turnover
Cons
- Can be too understable for players who like to use a lot of power
- Can be too understable after significant wear
Characteristics
Ratings are on a scale of 1-10.
Stability: 5
Consistency of Flight: 7
Consistency in Wind: 5
Beginner Friendliness: 10
Distance Potential: 6
Control: 8
Utility: 8
Fun Factor: 9
Comparable Discs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Sol good in the wind?
The Sol is not a great disc to pull out of the bag when the gusts get going! Its understability makes it unreliable in a strong headwind. The Sol is most used in the woods, which is also where there is less wind!
Is the Sol good for backhand?
The Sol is a really sweet disc for backhand shots! You can achieve a ton of different lines with it, including tunnel shots, and forehand-like turnovers!
Is the Sol good for forehand?
The Sol is not well suited to forehand shots. The main cause of this is the understability. When a disc is more understable it has a harder time managing the extra torque a sidearm naturally produces!
