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Taniwha

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The Taniwha is the middle chapter in the three-name history of RPM Discs' first driver: released as the Raptor, renamed the Taniwha (after the water being of Maori legend), and sold today as the Kiwi. Rated 7/6/-3/0, it is an approachable control driver from the New Zealand maker, quick to stand up with good glide, equally happy as a newer player's first driver or a medium-speed roller. RPM notes the current Kiwi iteration runs more overstable than the earlier versions, so Taniwha-era stamps fly a touch straighter than today's disc. This listing covers the Taniwha era; the mold lives on in RPM's lineup under the Kiwi name.

The Taniwha is the middle chapter in the three-name history of RPM Discs' first driver: released as the Raptor, renamed the Taniwha (after the water being of Maori legend), and sold today as the Kiwi. Rated 7/6/-3/0, it is an approachable control driver from the New Zealand maker, quick to stand up with good glide, equally happy as a newer player's first driver or a medium-speed roller.

RPM notes the current Kiwi iteration runs more overstable than the earlier versions, so Taniwha-era stamps fly a touch straighter than today's disc. This listing covers the Taniwha era; the mold lives on in RPM's lineup under the Kiwi name.

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Flight

Source: RPM Discs

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.
7
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.
-3
FadeHow hard it hooks left as it slows down (right-handed backhand). Higher, stronger hook.
0
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.
21.5 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.
1.2 cm
Rim ThicknessHow wide the rim is. Wider rims make faster discs that need a stronger throw.
1.8 cm
Rim Inside DiameterThe width of the flat middle, inside the rim. Bigger usually means a slower, easier disc.
17.9 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.
31
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 RPM Taniwha the same as the Kiwi?
    Yes, the Taniwha was RPM's original name for this mold. It was also known as the Raptor before being renamed to the Kiwi. The disc design remains the same across the name changes.
    TryDiscs ·July 20, 2026
  • What type of disc is the RPM Taniwha?
    The Taniwha is a control driver with flight numbers 10/5/-2/2. It's understable enough for beginners to get good distance, and experienced players can use it for turnover shots and rollers.
    TryDiscs ·July 20, 2026

Reviews

4 reviews from 1 store

The RPM Discs Taniwha has only 4 reviews so far, so one opinion can swing the picture. That's why there's no star average yet.

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