Discmania

Vanguard

4.9(40)
Control Driver
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The Vanguard is Kyle Klein's Creator Series fairway driver at Discmania, rated 9/5/0/2: a torque-resistant, straight-to-stable flight that stands up to elite power and closes with a smooth, dependable fade. The blunt-nosed profile sits deep in the hand, and players compare its feel to the FD1 and FD3 with softer edges. It arrived as the fourth mold in Discmania's Creator Series, the program that gives Sky Team players their own designs with part of every sale funding their tour seasons, and Klein leans on it for forehand and backhand fairway work alike. It sells in S-Line and C-Line families including Horizon, Special Blend, and Color Glow runs, and it fills the dependable-fairway slot for anyone who wants FD-family feel with more speed.

The Vanguard is Kyle Klein's Creator Series fairway driver at Discmania, rated 9/5/0/2: a torque-resistant, straight-to-stable flight that stands up to elite power and closes with a smooth, dependable fade. The blunt-nosed profile sits deep in the hand, and players compare its feel to the FD1 and FD3 with softer edges.

It arrived as the fourth mold in Discmania's Creator Series, the program that gives Sky Team players their own designs with part of every sale funding their tour seasons, and Klein leans on it for forehand and backhand fairway work alike.

It sells in S-Line and C-Line families including Horizon, Special Blend, and Color Glow runs, and it fills the dependable-fairway slot for anyone who wants FD-family feel with more speed.

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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.
5
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.
2
StabilityTurn plus fade. Negative drifts right and is easier for beginners. Positive finishes left.Turn + Fade
2

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.
1.7 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.
29.75
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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Questions

  • What is the Discmania Vanguard good for?
    Controlled fairway and distance shots where you want stability without heavy overstability. The Vanguard resists turn on power throws and finishes with a moderate, dependable fade, so it is excellent for accurate hyzers, holding anhyzer lines, and standing up in a bit of wind.
    TryDiscs ·July 18, 2026
  • Is the Vanguard overstable?
    It is stable to slightly overstable, neutral-stable with a moderate fade (9/5/0/2). It will not flip over easily on power, but it is not a hard-fading meat hook either, which makes it a versatile control driver for a wide range of throwers.
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