The Discraft Flash is a 10-speed stable distance driver. With published flight numbers of 10 / 5 / -2 / 3, it is most often described as suited for hyzer-flip distance drives, long s-curve shots.
Overview
The Discraft Flash is a speed 10 distance driver rated 10/5/-2/3 by the figures listed at Infinite Discs and DiscMetrics.[2][3] The PDGA lists it at 21.1 cm diameter, 1.6 cm height, 1.2 cm rim depth and 2.1 cm rim width.[1] Reviewers describe a friendly, forgiving flight with strong glide that suits both forehand and backhand throws.[2][3] Some advanced players say it flies slightly faster than its rating suggests.[3] It is sold in several Discraft plastics, including Z Line and ESP.[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
The Flash suits intermediate players who want a driver with moderate turn and a gentle fade at the end of the flight.[2] Reviewers say it handles long controlled hyzers, reliable anhyzers and smooth S-curves.[3] Its turn lets it flip up on hyzer-flip lines and gives moderate-power throwers extra distance through glide.[4]
Best for:
- Hyzer-flip distance drives
- Long S-curve shots
- Controlled hyzers
- Anhyzer lines
Community notes — how players actually use this disc
Plastics & variants
The Flash is available in the following plastic blends from Discraft:
Big Z, ESP, ESP Swirl, Mega Glo, Z Fly Dyed, Z Line, Z Swirl
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 Flash on April 14, 2004, which makes it one of Discraft's longer-running distance drivers.[1][4] Both the PDGA record and Disc Golf Dojo give that date.[1][4] None of the sources consulted names a designer or gives an original release date or original plastic. Infinite Discs lists a wide range of plastics today, including Big Z, ESP, Mega Glo and Z Line, plus limited-run Z Swirl and Z Fly Dyed versions.[2] Sources disagree on stability: Infinite Discs calls it Stable,[2] DiscMetrics calls it neutral,[3] and Disc Golf Dojo calls it Understable with pronounced turn.[4] Infinite Discs lists a 173 g maximum weight versus the PDGA's 175.1 g.[1][2] Discraft's own product page for the Flash could not be confirmed.
Notable throwers
Currently no information
How it compares
How the Flash 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discraft Flash | 10 / 5 / -2 / 3 | Stable | 2.1 cm |
| Discraft Heat | 9 / 6 / -3 / 1 | Understable | 1.9 cm |
| Discraft Nuke | 13 / 5 / -1 / 3 | Overstable | 2.5 cm |
| Discraft Force | 12 / 5 / 0 / 3 | Very Overstable | 2.5 cm |
| Discraft Crank | 13 / 5 / -2 / 2 | Stable | 2.4 cm |
References & further reading
- How to read disc golf flight numbers — Discpedia primer
- PDGA Approved Disc List — search for "Flash" to find the Discraft Flash entry (PDGA-approved 2004)
- Discraft 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.
- Flash — PDGA Equipment Certification (approved Apr 14, 2004)
- Discraft Flash — Infinite Discs (flight numbers, plastics)
- Discraft Flash — DiscMetrics
- Discraft Flash — Disc Golf Dojo
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