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Astronaut

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4.4(44)
Distance Driver
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The Astronaut is Discmania's very understable distance driver from the Active line, rated 12/6/-4/1. Its substantial turn and small finishing fade suit distance attempts with a sweeping curve, provided the throw has enough speed to activate that turn. A fast disc can still fade early when underpowered, so the rating is not a promise of extra distance for a new player. Discmania specifically positions the Astronaut for players moving into their first high-speed driver, while warning that its turning flight depends on getting it up to speed. Stronger throwers can expect to manage the turn with release angle instead of treating it as a wind-resistant distance disc. The PDGA approved the Astronaut on 22 February 2021 (21-24). Players looking for a firm finish into a headwind have a different need.

The Astronaut is Discmania's very understable distance driver from the Active line, rated 12/6/-4/1. Its substantial turn and small finishing fade suit distance attempts with a sweeping curve, provided the throw has enough speed to activate that turn. A fast disc can still fade early when underpowered, so the rating is not a promise of extra distance for a new player.

Discmania specifically positions the Astronaut for players moving into their first high-speed driver, while warning that its turning flight depends on getting it up to speed. Stronger throwers can expect to manage the turn with release angle instead of treating it as a wind-resistant distance disc.

The PDGA approved the Astronaut on 22 February 2021 (21-24). Players looking for a firm finish into a headwind have a different need.

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Flight

Source: Discmania

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.
12
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.
-4
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
-3

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.
1.8 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.
2.3 cm
Rim Inside DiameterThe width of the flat middle, inside the rim. Bigger usually means a slower, easier disc.
16.6 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.
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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