Disc Golf Flight Chart

Skyline Flight Comparison

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How to read this chart

You're standing at the launch point at the bottom of the chart. Each line shows how that disc flies away from you, drifting left or right along the way. Every disc starts from the same spot, so the paths are directly comparable.

Arm Power scales the flight to your throwing strength - set it to Beginner, Intermediate, or Pro to see how far each disc would realistically travel for you. Throw sets your style: RHBH / LHFH (right-hand backhand or left-hand forehand) curves the flight one way, and the other button mirrors it for a forehand or left-handed throw.

Speed 1 - 14

How fast you have to throw the disc. Higher-speed discs can go farther but take more power to fly right.

e.g. a Destroyer is 12, a Buzzz is 5.

Glide 1 - 7

How well the disc holds the air. More glide means more carry and distance, and it stays up longer.

e.g. a River (7) floats far; a Zone (3) drops fast.

Turn +1 to -5

How much the disc curves right early in flight (on a RHBH throw). More negative turns more easily - friendlier for beginners.

e.g. a Mamba (-5) turns hard right; a Firebird (0) resists it.

Fade 0 - 5

How hard the disc hooks left at the end (on a RHBH throw). Higher fade gives a stronger, more predictable finish.

e.g. a Firebird (4) hooks hard left; a Mako3 (0) finishes straight.

Flight numbers are the manufacturer's ratings for a smooth, powerful throw. Your real flight will vary with your power, wind, release angle, and how broken-in the disc is - use these paths as a guide, not a guarantee.

Compare Disc Golf Flight Paths

Understanding how a disc flies is the key to choosing the right one. This flight chart plots the path of any disc in the Skyline Discs catalog straight from its speed, glide, turn, and fade, so you can compare overstable drivers, straight midranges, and understable putters side by side. Overlay your current bag, line up similar molds from different brands, and see exactly which shape fits the shot you want to throw.

Flight Chart FAQ

What is a disc golf flight chart?
A flight chart turns a disc's four flight numbers - speed, glide, turn, and fade - into a visual path, so you can see how it flies before you buy. Instead of decoding numbers in your head, you watch the disc leave your hand, drift, and finish. Overlay several discs and the differences in stability, distance, and shot shape are obvious at a glance.
How do disc golf flight numbers work?
Speed (1-15) is how much arm power a disc needs. Glide (1-7) is how long it stays in the air. Turn (+1 to -5) is how much it curves right early in flight for a right-hand backhand throw, and fade (0-5) is how hard it hooks left at the end. Together, those four numbers describe a disc's whole flight from release to landing.
How do I compare discs on this chart?
Pick a manufacturer, choose a mold, and it drops onto the chart in its own color - add up to six at once. Because every disc launches from the same point, the paths line up for a true side-by-side comparison. It is a fast way to fill a gap in your bag or see how a new disc stacks up against one you already throw.
Why does the same disc fly differently for Beginner, Intermediate, and Pro?
A disc's rated flight assumes you can throw it with enough arm speed to reach those numbers. The Arm Power buttons scale each path to a realistic distance for that power level, so a newer player can see how a fast driver actually behaves in their hand - usually shorter, with an earlier fade - instead of the idealized pro flight.
Do these flight paths match real life?
They are a close guide, not a guarantee. Flight numbers are manufacturer ratings for a smooth, powerful throw, and your real results shift with wind, release angle, power, and how broken-in the disc is. The relative comparison between discs holds up well even when your exact distances differ.
Where can I buy these discs?
Every disc on this chart is in stock at Skyline Discs. Tap the Shop link next to any disc in your comparison to go straight to its product page and pick your plastic, weight, and color.