Discmania PD Power Driver

Discmania PD Review

The PD "Power Driver" is a pro-level overstable driver. With excellent high-speed torque resistance and an ultra-reliable low-speed fade, the PD has enough stability to hold up to the most powerful arms in the game. This Discmania PD review covers one of the most predictable discs we have in stock and for sale. 

Discmania PD Plastics

Discmania splits its production between three different factories. The PD is part of the "Originals" line and gets molded up in their new facility in Sweden.  

• C-Line: A stiff, slick, and durable blend with a translucent look. The PD is very overstable in this blend, with no turn and an aggressive fade. 
• S-Line: Premium plastic durability with a softer and more flexible hand feel. The PD is more workable in this blend and will develop extra turn and glide as it breaks in. 
• Special Blend S-Line: Sponsored pro Niklas Anttila's signature "Nordic Phenom" PD is made in this slightly more durable S-Line plastic.
• Horizon: A unique blend of S-Line where the outer rim is a different color than the flight plate. This is Discmania's version of Innova Halo. The Horizon PD is known as the "Nordic Phenom 2" and has a more consistent dome top and a slightly less overstable flight pattern.

Discmania PD Flight Numbers

• Speed: 10
• Glide: 4
• Turn: 0
• Fade: 3

The predictable PD holds the line of release and always finishes with a hard hyzer fade. Power arms can access some mid-flight glide, but most players will use the PD's overstability to shape tight forced flexes, hard-turning hyzers, and low skip shots. This is the ultra-reliable driver that every serious player needs in the bag. 

This mold has some variance, with the hard C-Line plastic being very overstable and the softer S-Line offering more workability and late-flight glide potential. A well-seasoned S-Line PD will get some high-speed turn and a more forward-penetrating finish. This is the kind of mold that improves with age and familiarity. 

Dimensions

• Diameter: 21.2cm
• Height: 1.5cm
• Rim Depth: 1.2cm
• Rim Width: 1.9cm

The PD's rim is wider than a fairway driver, but not as thick as a distance driver. It sits right on the cusp between the two categories, offering extra speed without sacrificing control. The height of the dome depends on the plastic blend, with the C-Line being flatter and more low profile and the S-Line and Horizon being taller with more glide potential. 

History

As with all of Discmania's "Originals" line, the PD was previously manufactured by Innova. When Discmania ended its relationship with Innova in 2019 they kept the name "PD" but were forced to re-create the disc. The new version released in late 2021 offers the familiar overstable flight characteristics that made the PD famous. 

Skill Level Recommendations

• Novice: Too fast and overstable for beginners.
• Intermediate: High-speed utility disc for overhand thumbers, power forehands, and windy conditions. 
• Advanced: A versatile overstable driver with a reliable hyzer finish. More powerful arms can put it on a straight line for most of the flight. 
• Pro: Sponsored pro Niklas Anttila keeps his signature "Nordic Phenom" PD in the bag. This mold has long been popular amongst Discmania pros, and the majority of their biggest names throw their favorite version of the PD.