The flight ratings assigned to the Discraft Roach disc golf driver describe its intended flight characteristics. These numerical representations typically consist of four values: speed, glide, turn, and fade. For example, a speed rating of 4 indicates a relatively slow driver, while a glide of 5 suggests good lift and carry. Turn and fade, often represented as -2 and 1 respectively, depict the disc’s tendency to turn right (for a right-handed backhand throw) during the initial portion of its flight and its tendency to hook left at the end of its flight.
Understanding these metrics is essential for disc selection. Choosing a disc with appropriate flight characteristics can significantly improve a player’s accuracy and distance. These ratings provide a standardized system for comparing discs and predicting their behavior in the air, benefiting both novice and experienced players. Over time, manufacturers have refined their rating systems, providing increasingly precise indicators of flight performance, further enhancing disc selection strategies.
