Discraft

Surge

4.6(97)
Distance Driver
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The Surge is a power distance driver rated 11/5/-1/3: fast, a touch of high-speed workability, and a strong dependable fade. It rewards solid arm speed with long, slightly S-shaped flights that always finish left; slower arms will see mostly hyzer. The slight turn keeps it from being a pure meat-hook, but the fade makes the ending non-negotiable, which suits power backhands and forehands that want a driver to trust in wind. Its understable sibling, the Surge SS, covers the moderate-arm version of the same frame. Approved in February 2006 (PDGA cert 06-02), the Surge was a mainstay of Discraft's power-driver lineup for three years before the Nuke arrived, and remained a fixture for years after. Its run list is compact: ESP and Z Line premium, with Pro-D as the budget door.

The Surge is a power distance driver rated 11/5/-1/3: fast, a touch of high-speed workability, and a strong dependable fade. It rewards solid arm speed with long, slightly S-shaped flights that always finish left; slower arms will see mostly hyzer.

The slight turn keeps it from being a pure meat-hook, but the fade makes the ending non-negotiable, which suits power backhands and forehands that want a driver to trust in wind. Its understable sibling, the Surge SS, covers the moderate-arm version of the same frame.

Approved in February 2006 (PDGA cert 06-02), the Surge was a mainstay of Discraft's power-driver lineup for three years before the Nuke arrived, and remained a fixture for years after.

Its run list is compact: ESP and Z Line premium, with Pro-D as the budget door.

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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.
11
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.
-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
2

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.
1.6 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.
2 cm
Rim Inside DiameterThe width of the flat middle, inside the rim. Bigger usually means a slower, easier disc.
17.1 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.
30.25
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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Questions

  • What plastic should I get the Surge in?
    ESP provides the best all-around grip and flight. Z Line will be more overstable and durable. Pro D is a budget option that will beat in faster.
    TryDiscs ·March 13, 2026
  • Is the Surge good for intermediate players?
    Yes, the Surge speed 11 with good glide makes it accessible for intermediate players looking to step up to distance drivers.
    TryDiscs ·March 13, 2026
  • How does the Surge compare to the Surge SS?
    "The Surge (11/5/-1/3) is more overstable than the Surge SS (11/5/-2/2). The Surge has less turn and more fade, better for headwinds. The Surge SS is more understable and beginner-friendly."
    TryDiscs ·March 13, 2026

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