DGA

Banzai

4.8(80)
Control Driver
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The Banzai is DGA's fade-led speed-8 driver, rated 8/4/0/3. It fits placement drives that need a straight beginning and a pronounced finish, including hyzer lines around obstacles. It is less natural for a player who wants easy turn and a nearly straight landing. DGA recommends it for power backhands and forehands. The brand presents the Banzai as the more overstable partner to its Pipeline, with the finishing movement providing the key difference in the intended roles. At lower release speed, allow for that finish to begin sooner. The two names come from the Banzai Pipeline surf break in Hawaii, according to DGA's own account. The PDGA approved the Banzai on 26 February 2018.

The Banzai is DGA's fade-led speed-8 driver, rated 8/4/0/3. It fits placement drives that need a straight beginning and a pronounced finish, including hyzer lines around obstacles. It is less natural for a player who wants easy turn and a nearly straight landing.

DGA recommends it for power backhands and forehands. The brand presents the Banzai as the more overstable partner to its Pipeline, with the finishing movement providing the key difference in the intended roles. At lower release speed, allow for that finish to begin sooner.

The two names come from the Banzai Pipeline surf break in Hawaii, according to DGA's own account. The PDGA approved the Banzai on 26 February 2018.

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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.
8
GlideHow long the disc stays in the air. More glide means more distance from the same throw.
4
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.
3
StabilityTurn plus fade. Negative drifts right and is easier for beginners. Positive finishes left.Turn + Fade
3

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.
1.7 cm
Rim DepthHow deep the rim is underneath, where your fingers grip. Putters have the deepest rims.
1.2 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.
17.5 cm
Rim Depth/Diameter RatioRim depth as a share of the disc's width. Higher means a deeper rim for its size.
5.6%
Rim ConfigurationA PDGA score for the shape of the edge. Low is sharp, like a driver. High is rounded, like a putter.
30
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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