CD1

The CD1 is Discmania's speed-9 driver, rated 9/5/-1/2. It combines a little high-speed turn with a moderate finish, putting it in the middle ground between a turnover specialist and a hard-fading utility driver. It suits controlled drives that need some shaping room while retaining a finish at the end. Discmania presents the CD1 as a return of the CD2 under a new name. The letters stand for Control Driver. The maker recommends calmer conditions and tailwinds in particular, so its broader wind-resistant marketing should not be read as a reason to choose it over a more overstable driver in a strong headwind. The mix of slight turn and moderate fade makes release angle useful: a flatter throw can show some drift, while a slight hyzer gives the disc room to rise toward flat. Players who want a driver to turn throughout the flight may find the finishing fade more than they need; low-power throwers may see that finish earlier. The PDGA approved the CD1 on 28 November 2022 (22-209).