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    Best Beginner-Friendly Discraft Drivers

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    Cicada

    4.60
    (21 Reviews)
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    The Discraft Cicada is designed to be a hyzer-flip machine. Beginners and intermediate players will love that with a smooth, controlled release, this disc will fly dead straight. With a smash, this disc will carve up long arcing turnovers and execute perfect rollers. As a proud addition to Discraft's lineup, the Cicada thrives, elevating the game of disc golf and complementing their legacy of excellence.

    Manufacturer Flight Numbers 7/6/-1/1
    Reviewer Flight Numbers 7.1/5.9/-1/1
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    Heat

    4.46
    (134 Reviews)
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    The Heat was introduced as Discraft's 2014 Ace Race disc. This disc has incredible glide and is very easy for newer disc golfers to get distance with. This disc excels on straight line finesse shots where you need distance and long controlled turnover shots.

    Manufacturer Flight Numbers 9/6/-3/1
    Reviewer Flight Numbers 9/5.8/-2.9/1
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    Sting

    4.07
    (28 Reviews)
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    The Discraft Sting was released as the 2017 Ace Race disc. This understable driver provides long glide and more distance for newer disc golfers. The Sting is easy to control and has a Discraft stability rating of 0.0.

    Manufacturer Flight Numbers 7/5/-2/1
    Reviewer Flight Numbers 6.8/4.9/-2.3/0.9
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    Mantis

    4.49
    (50 Reviews)
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    The Mantis is a reliable fairway driver that was originally released as the 2013 Ace Race disc in Titanium plastic. This disc provides a straight flight path, comfortable feel, and excellent glide. The later runs have a lower profile and it is slightly more domey to make it easier to control with additional glide.

    Manufacturer Flight Numbers 8/4/-2/2
    Reviewer Flight Numbers 8/4.5/-1.5/1.9
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    Avenger SS

    4.35
    (176 Reviews)
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    The Avenger SS has become more popular than the mold that inspired it. The Discraft Avenger SS is the perfect disc for intermediate players who want more distance with their backhand throws. This understable disc is fast, but doesn’t require much speed for max distance. Watch this disc turn, glide, and go farther than any other driver in your bag. Discraft gives the Avenger SS a stability rating of .5. 

    Manufacturer Flight Numbers 10/5/-3/1
    Reviewer Flight Numbers 9.9/5/-2.9/1
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    XS

    4.44
    (18 Reviews)
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    The XS is a relatively stable flying fairway driver that was actually the world distance record holder in 2001. In Elite X plastic, this disc has a Discraft stability rating of 1. This is a consistent flying disc that is relatively easy for beginners and intermediate disc golfers. The XS is available in the mid grade Elite-X plastic as well as the clear durable Elite Z.

    Manufacturer Flight Numbers 8/5/0/3
    Reviewer Flight Numbers 7.7/4.9/-0.9/2.7
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    Zombee

    4.12
    (58 Reviews)
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    The Zombee is a fairway driver that was introduced by Discraft for the 2012 Ace Race. This is a tall, super-straight flyer with a predictable end of flight fade. This disc is like a cross between the midrange Buzzz and the Stalker driver. Discraft gives the Zombee a stability rating of 1.0. 

    Manufacturer Flight Numbers 6/4/-1/1
    Reviewer Flight Numbers 6/4.7/-1/1
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    Stalker

    4.54
    (80 Reviews)
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    The Discraft Stalker is one of the straightest flying drivers on the market. It offers a narrow rim (1.6cm) that helps provide more control for backhand throws. This disc is perfect for dependable, straight shots and lowering disc golf scores. Discraft gives this disc a stability rating of 1.1.

    Manufacturer Flight Numbers 7/5/-1/2
    Reviewer Flight Numbers 7.2/4.9/-1/1.7
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    Cigarra

    5.00
    (7 Reviews)
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    The Discraft Cigarra is an overstable evolution of the Cicada, designed in collaboration with Anthony Barela for players seeking more power, control, and distance. As Barela’s first signature disc with Discraft, the Cigarra delivers enhanced stability, allowing throwers to confidently attack lines with increased torque resistance. Built for those who push their limits, this disc offers the perfect balance of reliability and speed.

    Manufacturer Flight Numbers 7/6/-1/2
    Reviewer Flight Numbers 7/5.9/-0.9/1.9
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    Passion

    4.73
    (33 Reviews)
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    The Passion is a Paige Pierce branded fairway driver with a straight flight and a unique flat outer rim configuration. It is very similar to the classic Discraft Cyclone but with less of a bead, tuning it for a straighter, more dependable flight for precision placement on the fairway. 

    Manufacturer Flight Numbers 8/5/-1/1
    Reviewer Flight Numbers 7.9/5/-0.9/0.9
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    XL

    4.19
    (39 Reviews)
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    Looking for a straight flying, accurate fairway driver? The Discraft XL is a stable distance driver worth considering. In Pro-D plastic, Discraft gives the XL a stability rating of 0, meaning its overall flight path will be straight. In this plastic, the XL comes in weights as low as 150 grams. In other plastics, this is a slightly overstable disc that will fade more than it will turn (still very minimal). The XL is one of the most popular long range drivers Discraft makes. This disc is used by professionals, but is also a good drivers for beginners because it has so little fade. This disc is available in all the popular plastics Discraft makes: Pro-D, Elite-X, Elite-Z, ESP, and the soft flexible FLX. One interesting thing about the XL is that the stability varies in almost every plastic type. While the stability in Pro D is (0), it is 1 in Elite X, 1.2 in FLX, and 1.5 in ESP and Elite Z.

    Manufacturer Flight Numbers 7/4/-2/1
    Reviewer Flight Numbers 7.4/4.6/-1.4/1.5
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    Thrasher

    4.56
    (99 Reviews)
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    The Thrasher is a very fast and understable disc. It is important to know that this mold is not flippy, allowing huge distance from slower arms, and yet is still completely big-arm friendly. It will finish on a slow hyzer in most situations, so expect some clean anhyzers out of this disc. This mold is a great choice for most any skilled player

     

     

    Manufacturer Flight Numbers 12/5/-3/2
    Reviewer Flight Numbers 11.7/5/-2.8/1.9
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    Reaper

    3.86
    (7 Reviews)
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    The Discraft Reaper (not to be confused with the Undertaker) is a distance driver that was discontinued in 2012. The Reaper is a meathook of a driver, perfect for sweeping hyzer throws and placement shots.

    Manufacturer Flight Numbers 8/3/0/4
    Reviewer Flight Numbers 8/3.3/-0.1/3.5
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    Crank SS

    4.24
    (29 Reviews)
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    The Crank SS is designed to give disc golfers who don't have a lot of power more distance. More advanced disc golfers will find the Crank SS flips up easily on hyzer releases.

    Discraft gives the Crank SS a stability rating of .7

    Manufacturer Flight Numbers 13/5/-3/2
    Reviewer Flight Numbers 12.6/4.7/-2.8/1.8
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    Surge SS

    4.63
    (35 Reviews)
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    The Surge SS is a more understable version of the ultra-popular Discraft Surge. The ‘SS’ has a straighter edge that enhances control-ability and minimizes low speed fade, allowing this disc to fly even farther for less powerful players. The Surge SS works well for both forehand and backhand drives, and is available in ultra durable Elite Z plastic as well as all FLX. 

    Manufacturer Flight Numbers 11/5/-2/2
    Reviewer Flight Numbers 11/4.9/-1.4/2
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    Undertaker

    4.72
    (158 Reviews)
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    The Discraft Undertaker is a moderately overstable driver released in the summer of 2016. This disc offers some turn in flight, but will finish with a manageable fade. The Undertaker will take on headwinds and offer a flight that can be utilized for both backhand and forehand throws.

    Manufacturer Flight Numbers 9/5/-1/2
    Reviewer Flight Numbers 8.9/4.9/-1/2.1
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    Hades

    4.44
    (87 Reviews)
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    The Hades is the newest Paul McBeth Series Driver. It's a straight-to-understable driver with massive amounts of glide. The Hades will be your new go-to distance driver, especially if you are intermediate to advanced. Players with bigger arms will find this to be an awesome, long-bomb, understable disc that will glide for days.

    Manufacturer Flight Numbers 12/6/-3/2
    Reviewer Flight Numbers 12/5.9/-2.8/2
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    Nuke SS

    4.20
    (99 Reviews)
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    The Nuke SS is the “super straight” version of the popular Nuke driver. While this maximum distance driver has an extra wide 2.5 cm rim and is still very fast, it can be thrown by less experienced players. The Nuke SS has a high degree of high speed turn that is followed by an equally high degree of low speed fade. The flight path of the Nuke SS is fairly similar to the Innova Katana. If you like discs with thick wing length, you’ll love the distance you can get from the Nuke SS. The Nuke SS can be purchased in the highly durable Z-line, or premium Titanium plastics. If you want to add some style, you can get this disc in dyed plastic as well. For night play, this disc is available in Z glow.

    Manufacturer Flight Numbers 13/5/-3/3
    Reviewer Flight Numbers 13/5/-2.9/2.8
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    Scorch

    4.17
    (35 Reviews)
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    The Scorch is an understable distance driver. It is much like a longer Avenger SS. This makes it a great distance driver that will have some turn and a decent amount of fade, providing a consistent "S" curve flight path every time you rip it.

    Manufacturer Flight Numbers 11/6/-2/2
    Reviewer Flight Numbers 11/5.8/-1.7/2
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    Athena

    4.60
    (25 Reviews)
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    The Athena is the sixth disc in the Paul McBeth line from Discraft. It is an all-purpose fairway driver with a light end-fade. The Athena can be used when distance is not as important as landing with excellent control.

    Manufacturer Flight Numbers 7/5/0/2
    Reviewer Flight Numbers 7.1/5/-0.1/2.1
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    At InfiniteDiscs.com, we ask every reviewer how beginner-friendly a disc felt—and this list is built directly from their feedback. Based on hundreds of real reviews, these are the Discraft drivers most often recommended to newer players looking for easy distance, straighter flights, and consistent performance. Whether you're just starting or guiding someone into the sport, these picks offer a forgiving experience without compromising on feel or flight.

    This Best Beginner-Friendly Discraft Drivers list includes beginner-approved drivers across a range of speeds. Fairway options like the Cicada, Sting, Passion, Zombee, Mantis, and Heat are great for learning control and building confidence. For those exploring more distance, discs like the Avenger SS, Thrasher, Hades, Crank SS, and Surge SS offer glide, manageable turn, and surprisingly easy distance potential. These Discraft favorites continue to help beginners find their rhythm and get the most out of every throw.

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