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

The Dynamic Discs Convict is a 9-speed overstable control_driver. With published flight numbers of 9 / 4 / -0.5 / 3, it is most often described as suited for controlled forehand drives that resist torque, low, accurate hyzer lines on tight fairways.

Overview

The Dynamic Discs Convict is an overstable control driver with flight numbers of 9 / 4 / -0.5 / 3.[1][2] Designed for accuracy and dependable fade, it bridges the gap between the brand's Escape and Felon, offering straight, torque-resistant flights that finish with confidence.[1] Disc Golf Puttheads describes it as a flat-topped driver that flies like a laser when thrown flat, fades cleanly, and handles torque well, comparing its finish to a slightly seasoned Thunderbird.[1] Its consistent stability makes it controllable enough for developing arms learning hyzers and straight drives, while still resisting flip for power players.[1] It is produced in Lucid, Fuzion, BioFuzion, and Lucid-X plastics.[1]

Flight characteristics

Flight numbers: manufacturer vs. community
SourceSpeedGlide TurnFade
Dynamic Discs (mfg) 9 4 -0.5 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 Convict excels as a forehand control driver: its flat top and consistent fade give a clean release and a trustworthy flight even under power.[1] It is well suited to low, accurate hyzer lines on tight fairways, headwind drives, and flex shots that must finish reliably without a hard dump.[1] Advanced players use it to fill the control slot between the more overstable Felon and the more neutral Escape.[1] Beginners may find it slightly overstable but still controllable for learning dependable fades.[1] Lucid and Lucid-X offer premium durability, while Fuzion and BioFuzion provide a more affordable, slightly more stable feel.[1]

Best for:

  • Controlled forehand drives that resist torque
  • Low, accurate hyzer lines on tight fairways
  • Headwind fairway and control-driver shots
  • Flex shots that must finish with dependable fade

Plastics & variants

The Convict is available in the following plastic blends from Dynamic Discs:[2]

Lucid, Fuzion, BioFuzion, Lucid-X

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 Convict was PDGA-approved on March 27, 2015, and announced by Dynamic Discs as a stable control driver built for accuracy and dependable fade.[2][3] It was positioned in the lineup to bridge the gap between the understable-leaning Escape and the more overstable Felon, giving players a torque-resistant option that still retains distance.[1][3] Dynamic Discs is part of the Trilogy group alongside Latitude 64 and Westside+Discs">Westside Discs, and the Convict's molds are produced in Latitude 64's Lucid and Fuzion blends.[1] Reviewers have called it one of Dynamic Discs' most underrated control drivers — easy to trust in wind, hard to replace, and reminiscent of a seasoned Thunderbird in flight.[1] It remains available in Lucid, Fuzion, BioFuzion, and Lucid-X plastics.[1]

Notable throwers

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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. Dynamic Discs Convict Flight Chart — Disc Golf Puttheads (flight 9/4/-0.5/3, dimensions, approval 03/27/15, plastics, Escape/Felon/Thunderbird comparison)
  2. Dynamic Discs Convict — official product collection (control driver description, plastics)
  3. Dynamic Discs Releases Convict — PDGA announcement (release and positioning)

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