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    Best Distance Drivers for Beginners

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    Sapphire

    4.49
    (45 Reviews)
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    The Sapphire is a distance driver designed for Latitude 64's Easy-to-Use Line. It's light, fast, and yet still easy to grip and control. The Sapphire is the perfect partner to the extremely popular Diamond, a fairway driver that has been embraced by many young players, or those with slower arm speeds. With the Sapphire, players can add extra speed and stability in their disc arsenal. It has a slim profile for smooth releases, and it is easy to get a good grip, especially for those of you with smaller hands. 

    Manufacturer Flight Numbers 10/6/-2/1.5
    Reviewer Flight Numbers 10/5.9/-1.8/1.7
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    Tumbleweed

    4.60
    (21 Reviews)
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    The Tumbleweed is a very understable 10-speed driver. Even if you're a player with a slow arm-speed, you'll be able to handle the Tumbleweed like a champ. Or, if you have the power, use this disc as a super-flippy roller or tailwind driver.

    Manufacturer Flight Numbers 10/6/-3/1
    Reviewer Flight Numbers 10/6/-3.5/1
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    D4

    4.39
    (58 Reviews)
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    The D4 is a slightly understable distance driver in the Prodigy line. This disc is an amazingly far distance driver for intermediate players, and disc golfers with moderate arm speed. Even beginners and amateurs will have moments where they can make this disc sail. The glide this disc offers is excellent and it has a very limited end-of-flight fade. The D4 has a soft beveled rim that allows for a smoother, more comfortable release. Some credit the longer flight to the more efficient inner rim. This disc, like the other drivers in the Prodigy line, has very similar dimensions and the same rim width (2.3 cm). By getting used to similar feeling discs that react differently, disc golfers should be able to throw more consistently and can choose their specific distance driver based on the shot they face.

    Manufacturer Flight Numbers 13/6/-3/2
    Reviewer Flight Numbers 12.4/5.9/-3/2
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    Mamba

    4.33
    (184 Reviews)
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    The Innova Mamba is the most understable high speed distance driver in the Innova line. This disc will help intermediate players get more distance, and will provide the ultimate turn for powerful throwers. This driver is good for tailwind throws, turnover shots, and makes a good roller.

    Manufacturer Flight Numbers 11/6/-5/1
    Reviewer Flight Numbers 11/6/-4.7/1
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    Virus

    4.43
    (36 Reviews)
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    The Axiom Virus is an understable distance driver. This is the least stable of the 9 speed drivers in both the Axiom and MVP lines. The Virus is described as a "worn in MVP Impulse." 

    This driver will provide good distance for disc golfers with low to average arm speed. Power throwers will find the Virus useful for tailwind throws, rollers, and long turnover shots.

    Manufacturer Flight Numbers 9/5/-3.5/1
    Reviewer Flight Numbers 9.4/5/-3.4/1
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    Slingshot

    5.00
    (4 Reviews)
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    The Goliath Discs Slingshot is a big distance, 13-speed driver that is not for the feint of heart. The Slingshot is a straight flyer, featuring some turn and some fade. This disc has the potential to take your distance game to the next level.

    Manufacturer Flight Numbers 13/5/-2/2
    Reviewer Flight Numbers 13/5.2/-2.1/2
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    Gorgon

    4.50
    (19 Reviews)
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    Introducing the Innova Gorgon, the disc that blends the precision and control of a Fairway Driver with the impressive reach of a Distance Driver. Its flight is characterized by an arrow-straight glide and a reliable fade, embodying the unwavering gaze of the mythical Gorgon. Experience legendary performance—drive like a deity and conquer the course with the Gorgon.

    Manufacturer Flight Numbers 10/6/-2/1
    Reviewer Flight Numbers 9.9/6/-2.3/1
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    Ambush

    4.63
    (4 Reviews)
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    The Goliath Discs Ambush is a high-speed, understable distance driver. It's perect for newer players who are trying to gain new distance, or for more advanced players who want amazing rollers or huge understable bombs.

    Manufacturer Flight Numbers 12/6/-3/2
    Reviewer Flight Numbers 12/6/-3.2/1.8
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    Maya

    4.71
    (96 Reviews)
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    The Maya emerges as an exceptional understable distance bomber! Ideal for beginners and intermediate players, this disc proves to be an excellent choice for straight-flying distance drives. Meanwhile, advanced to open players harness the Maya's capabilities for delivering massive understable distance shots with finesse and precision. Discover the versatility and dynamic performance of the Maya across all skill levels.

    Manufacturer Flight Numbers 11/5/-3/1
    Reviewer Flight Numbers 11.4/5.1/-2.9/1
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    DD

    4.42
    (6 Reviews)
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    The new Discmania DD is the most understable distance driver in the Originals lineup. The new version made in Sweden is significantly more understable and beginner friendly than the older Innova-made ones. This disc will do wonders in the hands of beginners and intermediate players and will be a easy disc for them to throw far, even with low power. Advanced players will find this disc to be understable enough to turn over and finish right even with a slight hyzer release. This makes this disc great for rollers, sky anhyzers, and slow flip-ups with some touch. 

    Manufacturer Flight Numbers 11/6/-3/2
    Reviewer Flight Numbers 11/6/-3/1.9
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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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    Trail

    4.70
    (32 Reviews)
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    The Trail by MVP is another release in the James Conrad line. The Trail is an official 10-speed driver in the MVP lineup, and is a stable-understable distance driver. As you might expect of a Conrad disc, this driver excels in hyzer-flip drives and turnovers. It is a great shot-shape driver for players at all skill levels.

     

    Manufacturer Flight Numbers 10/5/-1/1
    Reviewer Flight Numbers 10/5.3/-1.2/1.1
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    Lift

    4.59
    (34 Reviews)
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    The Lift is a straight-to-understable driver. Streamline classifies this as a distance driver, we'd say it's more of a fairway driver based on the rim width. Regradless of what you call it, the Lift is the perfect disc for newer players, or advanced players who want to navigate through the woods or throw hyzerflips for great distance!

    Manufacturer Flight Numbers 9/5/-2/1.5
    Reviewer Flight Numbers 9/5/-1.6/1.6
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    Fenrir

    4.06
    (17 Reviews)
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    The Fenrir is an overstable distance driver. This 10-speed driver makes for a reliable distance driver. This disc will continue to fly straight in most windy conditions, making this a great disc for hyzer throws and as a reliable wind disc. 

    Manufacturer Flight Numbers 10/4/0/3
    Reviewer Flight Numbers 9.9/4.3/-0.9/2.4
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    Wei

    3.73
    (13 Reviews)
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    The Wei is an ultra-understable moderately high-speed distance driver from Yikun. It has an understable flight pattern that is similar to the Gou. It features a nice, predictable fade at the end of its flight, affording great distance to both new and experienced players with its wide rim and great glide. For disc golfers who loved the no-longer-available Vibram unLace, this is a great substitute.

    Manufacturer Flight Numbers 10/5/-2.5/2
    Reviewer Flight Numbers 10.1/5/-2.9/1.8
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    Curl

    4.67
    (43 Reviews)
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    The Curl is a distance driver from Texas-based Lone Star Disc. At speed 11, many will find the Curl to be the perfect distance driver with high glide. It flips up faster than the Bowie and has a softer stable finish. It fits nicely between the high-speed Bowie and the speed-9 Mad Cat. It's flight has been compared to the Innova Wraith.

    Manufacturer Flight Numbers 11/5/-1/2
    Reviewer Flight Numbers 11/5.6/-1.4/2.2
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    Bolt

    4.24
    (91 Reviews)
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    The Bolt is an excellent understable distance driver by Latitude 64. This disc has a high degree of high-speed turn, incredible glide, and substantial low-speed fade. Throw this disc at a slight anhyzer angle, watch it recover, and be amazed at how far it will fly. The Bolt is one of the easiest high-speed drivers to throw. It is a great disc for both backhand and forehand throws. The Bolt has a wide (2.4 cm) but shallow (1.1 cm) rim with a super sleek profile.

    Manufacturer Flight Numbers 13/6/-2/3
    Reviewer Flight Numbers 12.9/6/-2.3/2.6
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    Expanse

    4.80
    (5 Reviews)
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    The Expanse is a distance driver from Thought Space Athletics that has a good amount of turn before finishing with an equal fade. It's the first collaborative disc release between Thought Space Athletics and Discraft, offering a quality, high-end driver that can be bagged by any intermediate and experienced player for excellent distance results. 

    Manufacturer Flight Numbers 11/5/-2/2
    Reviewer Flight Numbers 11/4.9/-1.9/2
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    Wave

    4.42
    (100 Reviews)
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    The Wave is the second wide-rimmed, high-speed distance driver released in the MVP line. This disc is moderately stable and described as a longer Inertia. For high-speed throws, the Wave will exhibit long gliding turnovers and hyzer flips. Low-power players will find the Neutron Wave to be overstable, but useable for a variety of different shots.

    Manufacturer Flight Numbers 11/5/-2/2
    Reviewer Flight Numbers 11.2/5.1/-1.9/1.9
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    DD1

    4.50
    (7 Reviews)
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    Considered to be the younger sibling of the DD3, the DD1 distance driver by Discmania offers a less overstable flight path than the popular DD3 distance driver. The DD1's smooth glide carries it to the horizon with some turn, before reliably fading back at the end of its flight. This versatile disc is a top choice for both accurate drives in the woods and full-power throws in the open fields. The DD1 distance driver is truly a disc for the masses, designed by Discmania to deliver consistent performance and control for disc golfers of all skill levels.

    Manufacturer Flight Numbers 11/5/-1/2
    Reviewer Flight Numbers 11/4.9/-1/2
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    Dystopia

    4.59
    (11 Reviews)
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    Doomsday Discs is sorry to inform you that the end is near. But in the meantime, they proudly present the Dystopia, a distance driver for the common man. This driver will fly true for players at all levels without too much turn or fade. If you survive the coming apocalypse, you'll be happy that you have a stockpile of Dystopia drivers to throw across the ruinous landscapes of the future. 

    Manufacturer Flight Numbers 10/5/-2/2
    Reviewer Flight Numbers 10/5.1/-2/1.8
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    Tern

    4.64
    (214 Reviews)
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    The Tern is an understable high speed driver. Being understable, this is a comfortable disc that provides max distance for intermediate players. While the Tern’s rim is very wide (2.3 cm) it isn’t at max width like the Dominator, Vulcan, or Katana. The Innova Tern was approved by the PDGA on December 3, 2012. Innova states that the flight rating of this disc in Star and Champion plastic slightly differ. The flight rating for Champion Plastic is 12/6/-2/2. The Champion plastic that the Tern is manufactured in is super clear and looks really sharp.

    Manufacturer Flight Numbers 12/6/-2/2
    Reviewer Flight Numbers 12/5.9/-2/2
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    Orc

    4.53
    (105 Reviews)
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    The Orc is a the classic Speed 10 driver made by Innova. This is a fast but accurate flying disc, good for intermediate players. The Orc flies well for both backhand and forehand throws. This is an overstable disc, but it has a degree of understable turn (-1) which gives it a nice flying S path. The Orc is taller than the average distance driver and has a thinner rim. In lighter weights, this disc is a good driver for newer disc golfers. The Orc is also a good beginner disc for new players who prefer forehand throws.

    Manufacturer Flight Numbers 10/4/-1/3
    Reviewer Flight Numbers 10/4.1/-0.9/2.9
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    TD

    4.41
    (27 Reviews)
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    The classic TD distance driver is making a triumphant return, now redesigned to enhance the playing experience for disc golf enthusiasts of every level. Once known as the "Rush," this beloved model offers an impressively neutral flight path, providing the flexibility needed for mastering a variety of shots. Among its peers in the Originals line, the TD stands out with its exceptionally smooth contours, ensuring a comfortable grip every time. Its design features a gradual shoulder, a rounded nose, and a seamless transition to the lower part of the wing, making it the perfect choice for those who prefer a disc that feels natural and easy to handle, without the harsh edges often found on other models.

    Manufacturer Flight Numbers 10/5/-2/1
    Reviewer Flight Numbers 9.9/5.5/-1.7/1.2
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    Beast

    4.44
    (256 Reviews)
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    The Beast is one of the most popular distance drivers in the world, and for good reason. The Innova Beast is a fast, stable driver that isn’t too much for less experienced players. This disc works well for both forehand and backhand throws. While the Beast is a good distance driver for newer players, it’s also used by professionals, including world champion Barry Schultz. This disc works for maximum distance, downwind shots, and turnover throws.

    Manufacturer Flight Numbers 10/5/-2/2
    Reviewer Flight Numbers 10/5/-1.9/2
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    Finding the Best Distance Drivers For Beginners doesn’t have to be complicated. At InfiniteDiscs.com, every time a player leaves a disc review, they’re asked how beginner-friendly the disc is. The discs featured here are some of the highest-rated options from those responses—trusted by real players as easy-to-throw distance drivers for newer arms.

    Standouts like the Sapphire, Tumbleweed, Trail, and Gorgon all fall in the 10-speed range, offering great glide, smooth turn, and manageable rim widths that are ideal for developing form. For players stepping into higher speeds, the Ambush, D4, and Slingshot provide long flights without punishing slight release errors. Need something extra flippy? The Mamba, Virus, and Lift are excellent choices for hyzer flips, gentle turnovers, and tailwind shots. Each of these beginner-friendly distance drivers offers an accessible path to longer, more confident throws.

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