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Discmania · Fairway Driver

Vanguard

Flight Numbers

9

Speed

5

Glide

0

Turn

2

Fade

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About the Vanguard

Vanguard: Discmania’s stable fairway driver

The Discmania Vanguard is a stable fairway driver that addresses a significant gap in the Discmania disc library. With flight numbers closely resembling the Innova Thunderbird, this disc offers a consistent and dependable flight path that players have been eagerly anticipating. Crafted in collaboration with pro player Kyle Klein, the Vanguard features a blunt nose and smooth grip, ensuring a comfortable feel for both powerful throws and precise shots.

As the fourth disc in the Creator Series family, the Vanguard stands out as a masterpiece tailored to meet specific needs and preferences. Its reliability makes it an essential choice for players seeking a trustworthy fairway driver. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a beginner looking to step up your game, the Discmania Vanguard is the go-to disc that will elevate your performance. Don’t miss out on its game-changing qualities when it releases on August 2nd, and show your support for Kyle Klein on his disc golf journey.

Flies like…

How much the Vanguard turns and fades depends on how hard it is thrown. These three shapes are drawn from the manufacturer’s numbers, not from measured throws.

BeginnerUnder 300 ft drive
Intermediate300-400 ft drive
AdvancedOver 400 ft drive

What the numbers mean

Speed9How fast it has to be thrown
Glide5How long it stays in the air
Turn0Right at high speed
Fade2Left as it slows down

PDGA specs

Measured by the PDGA when the Vanguard was certified. Each card names discs that share the number, so you can feel it in the hand.

2023
First approvedJun 5, 2023When the PDGA first certified the mould for sanctioned play.Approved the same yearLatitude 64 Brave·Axiom Pixel·Discraft Cicada
Section drawing of a disc golf disc with the rim depth dimensioned
Rim depth1.1cmFrom the bottom of the rim up to where the inner rim meets the flight plate — the pocket your fingers curl into. At least 1.1 cm.Same rim depthInnova Beast·Axiom Vanish·Prodigy X3·MVP Amp·Innova Leopard
Section drawing of a disc golf disc with the rim width dimensioned
Rim width2.0cmOuter edge to inner edge of the rim (the PDGA calls it rim thickness). Wider rims generally mean faster discs. Capped at 2.6 cm.Same rim widthInnova Beast·Prodigy H3·Discmania Tilt·MVP Impulse·Discmania FD3

Available plastics

Speed · Glide · Turn · Fade

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