Discmania

PD

4.8(318)
Distance Driver
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The PD, or Power Driver, is an overstable control driver that is a very overstable driver for slower arms and a versatile, stable driver for power arms. It is known for good glide, strong fade, and high torque resistance, as well as excelling in windy conditions. It is a popular driver across all skill levels, and is a popular cycling option due to its stability. Innova- and Discmania-made PDs are very similar but have very slightly different heights and rims. The original Innova-made PD was approved in 2008 under the names PD, Power Driver, and Freak. It quickly became a bestseller for Discmania, with fans at all levels of the sport. Once Discmania split from Innova and created their Originals Line the PD was one of the first discs to be reapproved, being registered as the PD (New) in 2021. Many Discmania and Innova pros have been known to throw a PD over the years, including Gannon Buhr, Eagle McMahon, Simon Lizotte, and Niklas Anttila, among many others. Many older runs of PD are quite sought after, including almost all Innova-made runs, especially 1st and 3rd runs, and Avery Jenkins PDs.

The PD, or Power Driver, is an overstable control driver that is a very overstable driver for slower arms and a versatile, stable driver for power arms. It is known for good glide, strong fade, and high torque resistance, as well as excelling in windy conditions. It is a popular driver across all skill levels, and is a popular cycling option due to its stability. Innova- and Discmania-made PDs are very similar but have very slightly different heights and rims.

The original Innova-made PD was approved in 2008 under the names PD, Power Driver, and Freak. It quickly became a bestseller for Discmania, with fans at all levels of the sport. Once Discmania split from Innova and created their Originals Line the PD was one of the first discs to be reapproved, being registered as the PD (New) in 2021. Many Discmania and Innova pros have been known to throw a PD over the years, including Gannon Buhr, Eagle McMahon, Simon Lizotte, and Niklas Anttila, among many others. Many older runs of PD are quite sought after, including almost all Innova-made runs, especially 1st and 3rd runs, and Avery Jenkins PDs.

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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.
10
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.
21.2 cm
HeightHow tall the disc is lying flat. Putters are usually the tallest.
1.5 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.
1.9 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.
5.7%
Rim ConfigurationA PDGA score for the shape of the edge. Low is sharp, like a driver. High is rounded, like a putter.
32
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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