DGA

Avalanche

4.4(28)
Control Driver
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The DGA Avalanche is a very overstable fairway driver (9/3/0/4) built to fight wind and finish reliably. Its flat top and thin, low-profile rim resist high-speed turn and deliver a strong, dependable fade on both backhand and forehand throws, with zero turn and minimal glide keeping it locked on line. Often compared to discs like the Firebird and Raptor, the Avalanche is a trustworthy wind-fighter and utility driver for controlled overstable shots.

The DGA Avalanche is a very overstable fairway driver (9/3/0/4) built to fight wind and finish reliably. Its flat top and thin, low-profile rim resist high-speed turn and deliver a strong, dependable fade on both backhand and forehand throws, with zero turn and minimal glide keeping it locked on line. Often compared to discs like the Firebird and Raptor, the Avalanche is a trustworthy wind-fighter and utility driver for controlled overstable shots.

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Flight

Source: DGA

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.
9
GlideHow long the disc stays in the air. More glide means more distance from the same throw.
3
TurnHow much it drifts right early in flight (right-handed backhand). More negative, more drift.
0
FadeHow hard it hooks left as it slows down (right-handed backhand). Higher, stronger hook.
4
StabilityTurn plus fade. Negative drifts right and is easier for beginners. Positive finishes left.Turn + Fade
4

Dimensions

Source: PDGA
DiameterHow wide the disc is, edge to edge. Almost every disc is 21 to 22 cm.
21.2 cm
HeightHow tall the disc is lying flat. Putters are usually the tallest.
1.5 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.
1.9 cm
Rim Inside DiameterThe width of the flat middle, inside the rim. Bigger usually means a slower, easier disc.
17.4 cm
Rim Depth/Diameter RatioRim depth as a share of the disc's width. Higher means a deeper rim for its size.
5.2%
Rim ConfigurationA PDGA score for the shape of the edge. Low is sharp, like a driver. High is rounded, like a putter.
32.25
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

  • What is the DGA Avalanche good for?
    Overstable, wind-fighting control shots. The Avalanche (9/3/0/4) resists high-speed turn and finishes with a strong, reliable fade, so it excels at headwind drives, forehands, spike hyzers, and utility lines that need a dependable finish. Its low-profile rim is comfortable for both backhand and forehand.
    TryDiscs ·July 18, 2026
  • Is the Avalanche similar to other overstable drivers?
    Yes, players often compare it to the Innova Firebird and Discraft Raptor, both classic overstable fairway or control drivers. The Avalanche fills the same role as a dependable wind-fighter, though exact stability can vary a little by production run.
    TryDiscs ·July 18, 2026

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