Contents
  1. Overview
  2. Flight characteristics
  3. Recommended uses
  4. Plastics & variants
  5. History
  6. Notable throwers
  7. Similar discs

The Discraft Anax is a 10-speed slightly overstable fairway driver. With published flight numbers of 10 / 6 / 0 / 3, it is most often described as suited for long, controlled distance drives with a dependable finish, stable power lines that resist turning over.

Overview

The Discraft Anax is a Paul McBeth signature driver with flight numbers of 10 / 6 / 0 / 3 and a Discraft stability rating of 1.9.[1][3] Discraft markets it as a 10-speed fairway driver, and the disc is commonly regarded as a fairway/distance hybrid that leans toward the fairway side, prized for reliable stability and consistent flights.[1][3] It holds a straight line with a dependable fade at the finish, letting big arms reach impressive distances while slower arm speeds find control on fairway drives.[1] The Anax was the third disc in Discraft's Paul McBeth line and quickly became a popular control-distance option.[3] Its 0 turn and 3 fade give it a stable, forward-pushing flight that resists turning over at high power.[1][4]

Flight characteristics

Flight numbers: manufacturer vs. community
SourceSpeedGlide TurnFade
Discraft (mfg) 10 6 0 3 Published spec
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Flight numbers describe the published behavior of the disc when thrown at its design speed. Real-world flight varies with plastic, weight, age, and thrower power. The community-averaged numbers above reflect crowd-sourced observations from real throws — typically slightly more understable than the manufacturer's published values, which is the most consistent pattern across nearly every commercial mold.

The Anax is best suited to long, controlled distance drives that hold a stable line and finish with a dependable fade.[1][3] Its torque resistance makes it a strong forehand driver and a reliable choice in headwinds, where it holds its line rather than turning over.[1][4] Because it is a 10-speed disc with a firm, overstable finish, it rewards intermediate-to-advanced players with enough power to bring out its glide.[3] ESP is the durable, grippy premium blend Discraft features for the mold; Z is a firm, durable translucent premium plastic; and Z Lite produces lighter-weight runs that are easier to get up to speed.[1]

Best for:

  • Long, controlled distance drives with a dependable finish
  • Stable power lines that resist turning over
  • Headwind drives that need to hold their line
  • Forehand drives requiring torque resistance
  • A control-distance driver for big arms

Plastics & variants

The Anax is available in the following plastic blends from Discraft:[1]

ESP, Z, Z Lite

Plastic blend significantly affects flight character. Premium plastics like Champion, Z, or C-Line generally fly more overstable when fresh and hold their stability over time. Base plastics like DX, Pro, or Active beat in faster and become more understable workhorses with use.

History

The Anax was approved by the PDGA on June 19, 2019 (certification 19-50).[2] It was the third release in Discraft's signature line for Paul McBeth — the multiple-time PDGA World Champion who signed a landmark ten-year contract with Discraft in 2018 — following the Luna putter and other McBeth molds.[1][3] PDGA records list the mold at 21.4 cm diameter, 1.7 cm height, 1.2 cm rim depth, and a 1.9 cm rim, with a maximum weight of 177.6 g.[2] Named for an Egyptian deity in keeping with Discraft's mythology-themed McBeth releases, the Anax filled the controllable-distance slot in McBeth's bag and is offered in ESP, Z, and Z Lite plastics.[1][3] It has remained a popular tournament driver since release.[4]

Notable throwers

Paul McBeth

Similar discs

References & further reading

Sources

Content on this page has been cross-checked against the following sources. Numbered citations in the prose above link to the matching entry here.

  1. Paul McBeth Anax Driver — Discraft (official manufacturer product page, flight 10/6/0/3, stability 1.9)
  2. Anax from Discraft — PDGA Equipment Certification (approved 2019-06-19, cert 19-50, dimensions)
  3. Discraft Anax — Disc Golf Dojo (flight numbers & info)
  4. Discraft McBeth Anax — 1010 Discs (overstable fairway driver overview)

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