The Dynamic Discs Captain is a 13-speed understable distance driver. With published flight numbers of 13 / 5 / -2 / 2, it is most often described as suited for max-distance drives for newer players, understable turnover lines.
Overview
The Captain is a Dynamic Discs distance driver rated 13/5/-2/2 and classed as understable by Infinite Discs.[2][3] The PDGA lists a 21.1 cm diameter, 1.6 cm height, 1.1 cm rim depth and 2.3 cm rim width, with a 175.1 g maximum weight.[1] Dynamic Discs calls it a great introduction to distance drivers for newer players and a predictable understable disc for more experienced players, and says it offers surprising speed and controllable turn.[3] Infinite Discs describes a wide, beadless rim.[2]
Flight characteristics
Flight numbers describe the published behavior of the disc when thrown at its design speed. Real-world flight varies with plastic, weight, age, and thrower power. The community-averaged numbers above reflect crowd-sourced observations from real throws — typically slightly more understable than the manufacturer's published values, which is the most consistent pattern across nearly every commercial mold.
Recommended uses
Dynamic Discs says the Captain can help players add distance over discs with similar rim sizes.[3] Infinite Discs gives an intermediate skill level and says it provides max distance for less experienced players and a predictable, understable flight for big arms.[2] Infinite Discs reviewers report using it for long drives, forehand tight-corridor shots and hyzer-flip S-curves, and say it needs adequate arm speed.[5]
Best for:
- Max-distance drives for newer players
- Understable turnover lines
- Hyzer-flip S-curves
- Forehand tight-corridor drives
Community notes — how players actually use this disc
Plastics & variants
The Captain is available in the following plastic blends from Dynamic Discs:[3]
Fuzion Burst, Fuzion DyeMax, Fuzion Orbit, Lucid, Lucid Air, Prime, Prime Burst
Plastic blend significantly affects flight character. Premium plastics like Champion, Z, or C-Line generally fly more overstable when fresh and hold their stability over time. Base plastics like DX, Pro, or Active beat in faster and become more understable workhorses with use.
History
The PDGA approved the Captain on December 4, 2017 under certification number 17-121.[1] Dynamic Discs lists the same certification number and date for the Lucid Captain and says Lucid is slightly more overstable than the Fuzion version.[3] Infinite Discs lists Fuzion Burst, Fuzion DyeMax, Fuzion Orbit, Lucid, Lucid Air, Prime and Prime Burst plastics, plus X-Out versions including Classic X-Out.[2] Rare Air Discs lists an older Lucid run, with no dates given.[4] No source consulted names a designer.
Notable throwers
Currently no information
How it compares
How the Captain lines up against the discs players most often weigh it against, using each manufacturer's published flight numbers.
| Disc | Speed / Glide / Turn / Fade | Stability | Rim width |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamic Discs Captain | 13 / 5 / -2 / 2 | Understable | 2.3 cm |
| Discmania DD2 | 13 / 5 / -2 / 2 | Understable | 2.5 cm |
| Dynamic Discs Sheriff | 13 / 5 / -1 / 2 | Stable | 2.4 cm |
References & further reading
- How to read disc golf flight numbers — Discpedia primer
- PDGA Approved Disc List — search for "Captain" to find the Dynamic Discs Captain entry (PDGA-approved 2017)
- Dynamic Discs official site — manufacturer product page
Sources
Content on this page has been cross-checked against the following sources. Numbered citations in the prose above link to the matching entry here.
- Captain — PDGA Equipment Certification (approval date, dimensions, max weight)
- Dynamic Discs Captain — Infinite Discs (flight numbers, plastics, description)
- Lucid Captain — Dynamic Discs
- Dynamic Lucid Captain, older run — Rare Air Discs
- Dynamic Discs Lucid Captain — Infinite Discs (reviewer use cases)
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