Yikun

Yan

4.1(15)
Mid Range
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The Yan is a Yikun midrange rated 3/6/0/0: slow, very glidey and dead neutral, with no turn or fade on paper. Yikun describes a deep rim that feels close to a large putter and a flight that goes straight with very little power, which makes it a natural fit for beginners and for straight approach shots. Players who want a midrange with a dependable fade or one that handles headwinds should look at something more stable. Yikun says it holds its release angle well and turns over slowly and predictably when thrown hard, and suggests it suits newer players, including those coming to disc golf from Ultimate. The PDGA approved it on 8 September 2020 (20-73) under the name Chain Beast; its Chinese name is Zhu Yan, and its stamp shows a chained, ape-like creature. Try Discs lists it in Phoenix Line, Tiger Line and Dragon Line as of October 2026. On our comparison table its nearest matches are the Discmania MD and the Innova Mako.

The Yan is a Yikun midrange rated 3/6/0/0: slow, very glidey and dead neutral, with no turn or fade on paper. Yikun describes a deep rim that feels close to a large putter and a flight that goes straight with very little power, which makes it a natural fit for beginners and for straight approach shots. Players who want a midrange with a dependable fade or one that handles headwinds should look at something more stable.

Yikun says it holds its release angle well and turns over slowly and predictably when thrown hard, and suggests it suits newer players, including those coming to disc golf from Ultimate.

The PDGA approved it on 8 September 2020 (20-73) under the name Chain Beast; its Chinese name is Zhu Yan, and its stamp shows a chained, ape-like creature. Try Discs lists it in Phoenix Line, Tiger Line and Dragon Line as of October 2026. On our comparison table its nearest matches are the Discmania MD and the Innova Mako.

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Flight

Source: Yikun

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.
3
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.
0
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
0

Dimensions

Source: PDGA
DiameterHow wide the disc is, edge to edge. Almost every disc is 21 to 22 cm.
21.9 cm
HeightHow tall the disc is lying flat. Putters are usually the tallest.
2.2 cm
Rim DepthHow deep the rim is underneath, where your fingers grip. Putters have the deepest rims.
1.4 cm
Rim ThicknessHow wide the rim is. Wider rims make faster discs that need a stronger throw.
1.1 cm
Rim Inside DiameterThe width of the flat middle, inside the rim. Bigger usually means a slower, easier disc.
19.7 cm
Rim Depth/Diameter RatioRim depth as a share of the disc's width. Higher means a deeper rim for its size.
6.4%
Rim ConfigurationA PDGA score for the shape of the edge. Low is sharp, like a driver. High is rounded, like a putter.
49
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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