Discraft Z Swirl Cicada (Ledgestone)
The Discraft Z Swirl Cicada in this Ledgestone stamp brings a swirled color run to Discraft's stable fairway driver, molded in the brand's firm, long lasting Z plastic.
Flight Numbers: 7 / 6 / -1 / 1
Z plastic is less grippy than ESP but wins on durability, translucent and stiff enough to hold its shape through years of tree hits and fairway mistakes. It beats in slowly, so the smooth, controlled flight you get on day one is close to what you will still get long after.
On a smooth release it flies dead straight down the fairway with very little side to side movement, and on a hyzer it flips up to flat before riding out straight and closing with a small fade, the hyzer flip this mold is built around. Powered down and thrown flat it will still hold a long, workable turn, which is why it doubles as a controlled midrange option for anyone who wants more glide than a stable fairway driver usually gives. It suits a smooth, controlled release more than a hard rip, and it works for both backhand and forehand throwers.
Prefer more glide than a stable fairway driver usually gives? The Discraft Z Lite Cicada flies the same numbers at a lighter weight with a bit more turn built in. Want more grip in the hand instead? The Discraft ESP Cicada flies the same flight with a tackier feel. Browse the whole Cicada lineup.
Speed 7, glide 6, turn -1, fade 1. Diameter 21.4 cm, rim width 1.7 cm, max weight 176 g.