Overstable Fairway Drivers

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What is an Overstable Fairway Driver?

Overstable fairway drivers are typically hard-fading drivers that are designed for controlled shots and reliability. These discs can give players more confidence out on the course with their ability to attain accurate distance. Newer players would find fairway drivers easier to control than distance drivers (depending on their overall power).

Fairway (or control) drivers come with speed ratings ranging from 6 to 10 and are typically utilized when a player is trying to land their disc in the window of 250 to 350 feet. Distance drivers are made to go farther and usually don’t give great results if underpowered, so fairway drivers are the way to go!

Compared to putters and midranges, fairway drivers will have a thinner profile, making them more aerodynamic. If put side by side with a distance driver, you’ll notice the fairway driver has a blunt edge and typically smaller rim.

Overstable fairway drivers are a favorite of intermediate and advanced players because of their reliable left fade when thrown at the correct speeds. Overstable discs, in general, can be frustrating for beginners because they typically won’t fly very far if underpowered.

When To Use An Overstable Control Driver

Many shots call for an overstable fairway driver when nothing else will do. For instance, if you’re staring at a fairway with a severe dogleg, reach for your overstable disc- it won’t let you down. If you’ve got a shorter shot that requires a bit more finesse and needs a controlled, well-timed release, you can also think about switching up your grip.

Overstable discs can generally cut through headwinds better than understable and stable discs. They’re reluctant to turn and are designed to want to fade in the ground; the more overstable a disc is, the more “beefy” or “meaty” it may be described. An overstable fairway driver will also serve you well in windier conditions.

Curious if your fairway driver is overstable? One easy way to tell is to look at the turn and fade rating (the last two numbers in the set of four printed on the disc). An overstable disc will typically have a 0 turn rating and a positive number for a fade rating. A quick trick: add the last two digits together. If you get a positive number, then the disc in your hand is overstable.

Overstable fairway drivers appeal to many intermediate and advanced players. While fairways drivers generally have more gratuitous glide, an overstable one would make for a valuable learning tool if someone was looking for a reliable disc to nail a specific shot on the fairway.

Advanced players seeking to cover some accurate distance should utilize an overstable fairway driver for hyzer flips and tasty glide and can safely expect more shot variety once the disc beats in.