Discraft

Stratus

4.6(69)
Mid Range
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The Stratus is one of Discraft's longest-serving beginner discs, a very understable midrange rated 5/4/-4/1: at -4 turn it moves right at even modest power and barely fades. New players get full flights immediately; experienced players use it for touch turnovers, tailwind lines, and rollers. Its lightness of demand is the whole design: slow arm speeds keep it straight, and anything more bends it right. Thrown flat by a strong arm it will roll over, which is either the flaw or the feature depending on the shot. Approved in April 1997 (PDGA cert 97-04), it has stayed in the lineup across nearly three decades, mostly in base plastics aimed at newcomers. Pro-D and X Line carry the everyday runs, with occasional Tour Series ESP appearances for collectors.

The Stratus is one of Discraft's longest-serving beginner discs, a very understable midrange rated 5/4/-4/1: at -4 turn it moves right at even modest power and barely fades. New players get full flights immediately; experienced players use it for touch turnovers, tailwind lines, and rollers.

Its lightness of demand is the whole design: slow arm speeds keep it straight, and anything more bends it right. Thrown flat by a strong arm it will roll over, which is either the flaw or the feature depending on the shot.

Approved in April 1997 (PDGA cert 97-04), it has stayed in the lineup across nearly three decades, mostly in base plastics aimed at newcomers.

Pro-D and X Line carry the everyday runs, with occasional Tour Series ESP appearances for collectors.

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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.
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.
-4
FadeHow hard it hooks left as it slows down (right-handed backhand). Higher, stronger hook.
1
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.
21.4 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.
1.2 cm
Rim ThicknessHow wide the rim is. Wider rims make faster discs that need a stronger throw.
1.2 cm
Rim Inside DiameterThe width of the flat middle, inside the rim. Bigger usually means a slower, easier disc.
19 cm
Rim Depth/Diameter RatioRim depth as a share of the disc's width. Higher means a deeper rim for its size.
5.6%
Rim ConfigurationA PDGA score for the shape of the edge. Low is sharp, like a driver. High is rounded, like a putter.
36.25
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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