Vanilla

4.7(31)
Distance Driver
The Vanilla is Clash Discs' smooth understable distance driver, rated 11/6/-2/1: easy turn, big glide, and a gentle finish, the recipe for relaxed distance at moderate arm speeds and long, workable turnovers for bigger arms. Like everything from the Finnish brand it is named as a flavor, sitting in a lineup of Peppers, Cinnamons, and Berries, and it sells in Clash's durable Steady plastic plus the plant-based Planty blend, one of the few bioplastic drivers on the market. Reach for it for hyzer-flips, tailwind bombs, and first-driver duty; it rewards clean, relaxed throws over muscle.

The Vanilla is Clash Discs' smooth understable distance driver, rated 11/6/-2/1: easy turn, big glide, and a gentle finish, the recipe for relaxed distance at moderate arm speeds and long, workable turnovers for bigger arms.

Like everything from the Finnish brand it is named as a flavor, sitting in a lineup of Peppers, Cinnamons, and Berries, and it sells in Clash's durable Steady plastic plus the plant-based Planty blend, one of the few bioplastic drivers on the market.

Reach for it for hyzer-flips, tailwind bombs, and first-driver duty; it rewards clean, relaxed throws over muscle.

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Flight

Source: Clash Discs

Arm speed

NoviceIntermediatePro
SpeedHow hard the disc must be thrown to fly as designed. Putters are 1 to 3, the fastest drivers 14 and up.
11
GlideHow long the disc stays in the air. More glide means more distance from the same throw.
6
TurnHow much it drifts right early in flight (right-handed backhand). More negative, more drift.
-2
FadeHow hard it hooks left as it slows down (right-handed backhand). Higher, stronger hook.
1
StabilityTurn plus fade. Negative drifts right and is easier for beginners. Positive finishes left.Turn + Fade
-1

Dimensions

Source: PDGA
DiameterHow wide the disc is, edge to edge. Almost every disc is 21 to 22 cm.
21.4 cm
HeightHow tall the disc is lying flat. Putters are usually the tallest.
1.6 cm
Rim DepthHow deep the rim is underneath, where your fingers grip. Putters have the deepest rims.
1.1 cm
Rim ThicknessHow wide the rim is. Wider rims make faster discs that need a stronger throw.
2.1 cm
Rim Inside DiameterThe width of the flat middle, inside the rim. Bigger usually means a slower, easier disc.
17.1 cm
Rim Depth/Diameter RatioRim depth as a share of the disc's width. Higher means a deeper rim for its size.
5.1%
Rim ConfigurationA PDGA score for the shape of the edge. Low is sharp, like a driver. High is rounded, like a putter.
26
BeadA small ridge under the edge of the rim, mostly on putters. It changes how the disc feels in hand.
No

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Questions

  • Is the Clash Vanilla good for beginners?
    Yes. It is one of the easier distance drivers to throw. Its understable flight (11/6/-2/1) and strong glide help newer players get distance without needing a lot of power, while the predictable turn makes it forgiving. Advanced players use it for turnovers, rollers, and flex lines.
    TryDiscs ·July 18, 2026
  • What kind of shots is the Vanilla best for?
    Turnovers, hyzer flips, rollers, and long flex lines. Its understable, glidey flight makes it easy to turn over on command and to hold anhyzer angles, and it is a great tailwind distance driver. It is not built for headwind stability.
    TryDiscs ·July 18, 2026

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