The Discraft Swarm is a 5-speed overstable midrange. With published flight numbers of 5 / 3 / 0 / 4, it is most often described as suited for approach shots under about 250 feet that need a reliable finish, headwind midrange shots.
Overview
The Discraft Swarm is a beadless overstable midrange rated 5/3/0/4.[2][3] The PDGA lists a 21.7 cm diameter, 1.6 cm height and 1.3 cm rim width.[1] Discraft describes it as a reliable overstable flight for power throwers and players who want control, and Infinite Discs places it between the Zone and the Captain's Raptor in Discraft's lineup.[2][3] It is available in ESP, Z Line, Big Z and several FLX and Jawbreaker variants.[3]
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
Infinite Discs calls the Swarm a utility disc for approach shots under 250 feet and rates it for intermediate and advanced players.[3] Discraft markets it for tight fairways and approaches in all conditions and lists it for advanced to expert players.[2] DiscMetrics describes it as a midrange that holds a line before a dependable finish.[4]
Best for:
- Approach shots under about 250 feet that need a reliable finish
- Headwind midrange shots
- Tight fairway lines that hold before fading
- Controlled upshots for power throwers
Community notes — how players actually use this disc
Plastics & variants
The Swarm is available in the following plastic blends from Discraft:[2]
ESP, Z Line, Big Z, CryZtal FLX, ESP Super FLX, Jawbreaker
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 Swarm on April 22, 2024 (certification 24-86) as a Discraft mold, with a maximum weight of 180.1 g.[1] Retail sources list a lower 177 g maximum.[3][4] Infinite Discs calls it the newest midrange addition to the Discraft lineup.[3] Sources disagree on its stability label: Discraft calls it overstable, while Infinite Discs and DiscMetrics call it a stable midrange with a dependable fade.[2][3][4] No designer or release date was found beyond the PDGA approval.[1]
Notable throwers
Currently no information
How it compares
How the Swarm 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 Swarm | 5 / 3 / 0 / 4 | Overstable | 1.3 cm |
| Discraft Zone | 4 / 3 / 0 / 3 | Very Overstable | 1.2 cm |
| Innova Roc | 4 / 4 / 0 / 3 | Slightly Overstable | 1.3 cm |
| Gateway Mystic | 5 / 5 / -3 / 0 | Understable | 1.5 cm |
References & further reading
- How to read disc golf flight numbers — Discpedia primer
- PDGA Approved Disc List — search for "Swarm" to find the Discraft Swarm entry (PDGA-approved 2024)
- 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.
- Swarm — PDGA Equipment Certification (approved Apr 22, 2024)
- ESP Swarm — Discraft (official product page)
- Discraft Swarm — Infinite Discs (flight numbers, plastics, dimensions)
- Discraft Swarm — DiscMetrics
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