Discraft

Malta

4.6(369)
Mid Range
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The Malta is an overstable midrange in Paul McBeth's Discraft line, rated 5/4/1/3: the +1 turn means it will not turn over at full power, and the flight ends in a strong, early fade. It is a wind mid and a shot-shaper's tool, not a straight glider, and slower arms will watch it hyzer out early. Function over glide is the idea. Forehands, overhand shots, headwind approaches, and hard hyzer lines all stay honest, and power changes the shape very little, which is exactly what an overstable utility mid is for. It slots into the bag role players reserve for a mid that always comes back. The mold entered the PDGA books in September 2019 as the "Paul McBeth Proto Mid-Range" (cert 19-64) before launching as the Malta, part of the signature line Discraft built around McBeth after his 2018 signing. Big Z and ESP are the standard runs, and the Signature series (Signature Big Z, Signature ESP, Signature Z Line) carries his stamp for collectors.

The Malta is an overstable midrange in Paul McBeth's Discraft line, rated 5/4/1/3: the +1 turn means it will not turn over at full power, and the flight ends in a strong, early fade. It is a wind mid and a shot-shaper's tool, not a straight glider, and slower arms will watch it hyzer out early.

Function over glide is the idea. Forehands, overhand shots, headwind approaches, and hard hyzer lines all stay honest, and power changes the shape very little, which is exactly what an overstable utility mid is for. It slots into the bag role players reserve for a mid that always comes back.

The mold entered the PDGA books in September 2019 as the "Paul McBeth Proto Mid-Range" (cert 19-64) before launching as the Malta, part of the signature line Discraft built around McBeth after his 2018 signing.

Big Z and ESP are the standard runs, and the Signature series (Signature Big Z, Signature ESP, Signature Z Line) carries his stamp for collectors.

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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.
5
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.
1
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
4

Dimensions

Source: PDGA
DiameterHow wide the disc is, edge to edge. Almost every disc is 21 to 22 cm.
21.3 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.
1.3 cm
Rim ThicknessHow wide the rim is. Wider rims make faster discs that need a stronger throw.
1.3 cm
Rim Inside DiameterThe width of the flat middle, inside the rim. Bigger usually means a slower, easier disc.
18.6 cm
Rim Depth/Diameter RatioRim depth as a share of the disc's width. Higher means a deeper rim for its size.
6.1%
Rim ConfigurationA PDGA score for the shape of the edge. Low is sharp, like a driver. High is rounded, like a putter.
45
BeadA small ridge under the edge of the rim, mostly on putters. It changes how the disc feels in hand.
Yes

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