Genius

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4.6(54)
Control Driver
The Genius is Discmania's very understable speed-7 driver, rated 7/5/-4/1. It is aimed at players who need a disc to turn readily, including newer throwers working toward driver distance and stronger arms choosing turnover or roller lines. It is less suitable when the main goal is a strong finish or resistance to high-speed turn. Discmania introduced it as the first driver in the Active lineup and recommends it for air shots as well as rollers. In practical terms, the same willingness to turn that helps a slower thrower can require more hyzer and restraint from someone throwing hard. There is little finishing fade in the rating to compensate for an overly aggressive turning release. The PDGA approved the Genius on 3 April 2019 (19-34).

The Genius is Discmania's very understable speed-7 driver, rated 7/5/-4/1. It is aimed at players who need a disc to turn readily, including newer throwers working toward driver distance and stronger arms choosing turnover or roller lines. It is less suitable when the main goal is a strong finish or resistance to high-speed turn.

Discmania introduced it as the first driver in the Active lineup and recommends it for air shots as well as rollers. In practical terms, the same willingness to turn that helps a slower thrower can require more hyzer and restraint from someone throwing hard. There is little finishing fade in the rating to compensate for an overly aggressive turning release.

The PDGA approved the Genius on 3 April 2019 (19-34).

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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.
7
GlideHow long the disc stays in the air. More glide means more distance from the same throw.
5
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.
21.1 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.
1.7 cm
Rim Inside DiameterThe width of the flat middle, inside the rim. Bigger usually means a slower, easier disc.
17.7 cm
Rim Depth/Diameter RatioRim depth as a share of the disc's width. Higher means a deeper rim for its size.
5.7%
Rim ConfigurationA PDGA score for the shape of the edge. Low is sharp, like a driver. High is rounded, like a putter.
29.5
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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