Discmania

FD3

4.8(202)
Control Driver
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The FD3 is Discmania's overstable driver rated 9/4/0/3, built around a strong finish and relatively restrained glide. It suits bending lines, wind-exposed drives and utility shots; players seeking a long, straight finish at lower power may find too much fade. Discmania's own flight notes explain the power split well. Stronger throwers can stretch the straight part of the flight before the finish, while Discmania calls it a utility disc for lower arm speeds. The maker recommends it for forehands and overhand throws as well as backhands. Its C-Line listing describes a low profile, blunt nose and concave underside to the rim, with a small amount of dome in that release. The PDGA approved the FD3 on 6 June 2022 (22-98). Earlier FD3 releases have a separate approval record, so confirm the generation when shopping for used discs.

The FD3 is Discmania's overstable driver rated 9/4/0/3, built around a strong finish and relatively restrained glide. It suits bending lines, wind-exposed drives and utility shots; players seeking a long, straight finish at lower power may find too much fade.

Discmania's own flight notes explain the power split well. Stronger throwers can stretch the straight part of the flight before the finish, while Discmania calls it a utility disc for lower arm speeds. The maker recommends it for forehands and overhand throws as well as backhands. Its C-Line listing describes a low profile, blunt nose and concave underside to the rim, with a small amount of dome in that release.

The PDGA approved the FD3 on 6 June 2022 (22-98). Earlier FD3 releases have a separate approval record, so confirm the generation when shopping for used discs.

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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.
9
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.
21.3 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.
1.1 cm
Rim ThicknessHow wide the rim is. Wider rims make faster discs that need a stronger throw.
2 cm
Rim Inside DiameterThe width of the flat middle, inside the rim. Bigger usually means a slower, easier disc.
17.3 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.
33.25
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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