The Respecti is an overstable fairway driver that is a perfect choice for players wanting to throw strategic hooks, forehand shots, and overhand drives. This disc is not a disc for beginners. The Respecti was the first disc that the Finnish manufacturing Prodiscus ever produced.
Tag: 8 Overstable
MVP Shock
The Shock is a thin fairway driver that is supposed to be more stable than the Volt, and offer excellent glide. The Shock turns less, but has a more than average fading throw than the aforementioned Volt. For power throwers that find the Volt flippy, the stability the Shock offers is why this is a popular disc. The Shock is available in MVP’s quality Neutron plastic, which is a hard smooth plastic that glides well. Like all MVP discs, the Shock uses GYRO Technology to maximize control and forward glide.
This Shocking disc is no longer available.
Westside Stag
The Stag is an overstable fairway driver in the Westside line. This disc is an excellent choice for throwing controlled fairway drives for both backhand and forehand shots. The Stag may not be the fastest disc (speed 8) out there, but it does have a very comfortable, moderate rim of 1.9cm. This disc is available in Tournament and VIP plastics.
MVP Volt
The MVP is a straight flying disc which tends to be slightly overstable. Depending on the amount of snap when thrown, the Volt can have a decent fade at the end of its flight. The GYRO Technology in this disc makes it the goto for long, tight fairway shots. The disc is also designed to sit down where it lands, which remedies the unpredictability which typically happens after a disc has landed. This disc is a great addition to any disc golfers bag and is excellent for beginner and intermediate players.
MVP Volt Quick Stats
- MVP Volt Disc Width: 21.1 cm
- MVP Volt Disc Height: 1.6 cm
- MVP Volt Rim Width: 2.0 cm
- MVP Volt Interior Rim Height: 1.1 cm
Discraft XL
Looking for a straight flying, accurate fairway driver? The Discraft XL is a stable distance driver you may want to consider. In Pro-D plastic, Discraft gives the XL a stability rating of 0, meaning the overall flight path is going to be straight. In this plastic, the XL lowest weight comes in at 150 grams. In other plastics it will have a slight fade more than it will turn (Ever so slightly.)
The XL is one of Discraft more popular discs. This disc is mostly used by pros but is also a good driver choice for beginners. 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 EXP and Elite Z.
If you want a more colorful disc, consider buying the XL dyed in Elite X and Elite Z plastics.
Discs Similar to the Discraft XL
Lightning #1 Helix
Like it’s name implies, the Helix is an excellent disc for Helix, Flex, or S-Curve shots. This disc experiences a high speed turn at the beginning of its flight, followed by a high degree of low speed fade. Thrown at an anhyzer angle, this baby will helix like no other.
This disc is no longer available.
#1 Helix Quick Stats
- Disc Width: 21.5cm (99.26% of average, 100.41% average Fairway)
- Disc Height: 1.6cm (79.72% of average, 90.57% average Fairway)
- Interior Rim Height: 1.3cm (110.45% of average, 109.27% Fairway)
- Rim Width: 1.6cm (109.37% of average, 95.47% Fairway)
- Available Weights (ProStyle): 127-178g
Discraft Tracker
The Discraft Tracker is an overstable (Discraft Stability Rating 1.8) long range driver with a thin rim. This disc is said to have flight characteristics similar to the Buzzz, only longer. It is able to deliver straight flights with a consistent fading finish.
The Tracker is available no longer.
Tracker Quick Stats
- Disc Width: 21.2cm (97.87% of average, 99.01% average Fairway)
- Disc Height: 1.7cm (84.70% of average, 96.23% average Fairway)
- Interior Rim Height: 1.2cm (101.95% of average, 100.86% average Fairway)
- Rim Width: 1.3cm (88.86% of average, 77.57% average Fairway)
- Available Weights: 164-174g
Vibram Ascent
The Ascent is one of the few fairway drivers Vibram has made. The Ascent is an overstable driver, that is a good choice for headwind shots and strategic fades. It has a very slight turn and substantial fade. According to Vibram, if you can throw this disc 56 miles per hour it should turn 4 degrees and then fade back 15 degrees. Like all Vibram discs, the Ascent is made out of quality, durable rubber. There are two variations: X-Link, and X-Link firm. Like the name says, the firm rubber is a little stiffer.
This disc is no longer available.