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Paradigm

4.5(21)
Distance Driver
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The Paradigm is Discmania's distance driver rated 12/6/-1.5/2, balancing noticeable turn and substantial glide with a moderate finish. It suits players who can power a speed-12 driver and want to shape distance lines. Lower-power throwers may get a shorter fading flight instead of the broad curve suggested by its ratings. Discmania says the aim was to combine distance-driver speed with a feel and responsiveness associated with a fairway driver. The maker recommends controlled distance, tailwind shots and touch forehands. It also describes hyzer lines and sweeping curves as intended uses, so it is a shaping driver rather than a disc chosen solely for hard fade. Discmania says its Primal Run Paradigms carry their own stamp and come in Discmania orange, a color the stock release does not use. The PDGA approved the Paradigm on 2 May 2022 (22-72).

The Paradigm is Discmania's distance driver rated 12/6/-1.5/2, balancing noticeable turn and substantial glide with a moderate finish. It suits players who can power a speed-12 driver and want to shape distance lines. Lower-power throwers may get a shorter fading flight instead of the broad curve suggested by its ratings.

Discmania says the aim was to combine distance-driver speed with a feel and responsiveness associated with a fairway driver. The maker recommends controlled distance, tailwind shots and touch forehands. It also describes hyzer lines and sweeping curves as intended uses, so it is a shaping driver rather than a disc chosen solely for hard fade.

Discmania says its Primal Run Paradigms carry their own stamp and come in Discmania orange, a color the stock release does not use. The PDGA approved the Paradigm on 2 May 2022 (22-72).

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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.
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.
-1.5
FadeHow hard it hooks left as it slows down (right-handed backhand). Higher, stronger hook.
2
StabilityTurn plus fade. Negative drifts right and is easier for beginners. Positive finishes left.Turn + Fade
0.5

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.
1.1 cm
Rim ThicknessHow wide the rim is. Wider rims make faster discs that need a stronger throw.
2.1 cm
Rim Inside DiameterThe width of the flat middle, inside the rim. Bigger usually means a slower, easier disc.
16.8 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.
34
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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