Discraft

Ares

4.9(21)
Distance Driver
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The Ares is Paul McBeth's newest distance driver, rated 12/6/-1/2: high speed, big glide, a touch of turn on paper, and a controlled fade. The numbers read a shade friendlier than his Zeus's 12/5/-1/3, but the pitch runs the other way: Discraft built the Ares for players who wanted more torque resistance from the Zeus, and early sellers describe a more overstable, harder-working flight in which the extra glide plays as longer carry before a still-dependable finish. Its certification tells the origin story in plain text: PDGA cert 26-27 (February 2026) is recorded as "renamed from Zeus 2.0", making the Ares the certified successor in McBeth's distance slot. Trust the numbers for the shape and the marketing for the feel until player reviews settle the difference. The first runs came in prototype and First Run ESP, with a Sparkle event run. More plastics will follow.

The Ares is Paul McBeth's newest distance driver, rated 12/6/-1/2: high speed, big glide, a touch of turn on paper, and a controlled fade. The numbers read a shade friendlier than his Zeus's 12/5/-1/3, but the pitch runs the other way: Discraft built the Ares for players who wanted more torque resistance from the Zeus, and early sellers describe a more overstable, harder-working flight in which the extra glide plays as longer carry before a still-dependable finish.

Its certification tells the origin story in plain text: PDGA cert 26-27 (February 2026) is recorded as "renamed from Zeus 2.0", making the Ares the certified successor in McBeth's distance slot. Trust the numbers for the shape and the marketing for the feel until player reviews settle the difference.

The first runs came in prototype and First Run ESP, with a Sparkle event run. More plastics will follow.

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Flight

Source: Discraft

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
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
1

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.
1.8 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.
2.3 cm
Rim Inside DiameterThe width of the flat middle, inside the rim. Bigger usually means a slower, easier disc.
16.5 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

  • Is the Ares the same as the Zeus 2.0?
    Yes, the Ares is the production name for the disc originally known as the Zeus 2.0. It was renamed from PM-0226-D when approved by the PDGA.
    TryDiscs ·July 20, 2026
  • How does the Ares compare to the original Zeus?
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    TryDiscs ·July 20, 2026

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4.921 reviews from 4 stores

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