The Mint Discs Apex Alpha was Mint's first release, a stable fairway driver built to go straight without turning over and finish with a dependable fade. Apex is Mint's grippy, durable plastic, and it made the Alpha mold one of the brand's best sellers right out of the gate.

Flight Numbers: 8 / 4 / 0 / 2

Apex plastic is firm and grippy, close in durability to a premium blend from a bigger brand, with enough tack to hold a confident forehand release even when your hands are sweaty. It resists turning soft or slick over time, so the Alpha keeps its straight, controlled flight well past your first season.

Thrown flat it holds its line without much turn and closes with a solid fade rather than flipping over, which makes it a dependable choice into a headwind. It handles both backhand and forehand releases at power, and it is stable enough for control drives under 350 feet without needing a full-power throw. Intermediate and advanced players lean on it as a workhorse control driver, and beginners may find it a touch overstable on a backhand until their arm speed builds up.

Want the same mold in a more premium, translucent plastic? The Eternal Alpha flies the same numbers with a different feel. Curious about a signature run? The Sublime Alpha (Mason Ford) is worth a look. Browse the rest of the Alpha lineup here.

Speed 8, glide 4, turn 0, fade 2. Diameter 21.1 cm, rim width 2.0 cm, max weight 175 g.