The Dynamic Discs Vandal is a 9-speed understable fairway driver. With published flight numbers of 9 / 5 / -1.5 / 2, it is most often described as suited for slightly understable fairway drives, line-shaping turnovers in the woods.
Overview
The Dynamic Discs Vandal is a slightly understable fairway driver with flight numbers of 9 / 5 / -1.5 / 2.[1] Dynamic Discs describes it as flying 'like a longer Maverick,' making it a versatile, glidey 9-speed that newer players can throw on straighter lines and stronger arms can use for easy turnovers and rollers.[1][4] With dependable turn and a gentle fade, it carves wooded fairways and shapes flex lines without demanding a lot of power.[1] Reviewers position it as a longer, faster complement to the slower, more overstable Maverick in the Dynamic Discs lineup.[3][4]
Flight characteristics
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.
Recommended uses
The Vandal is best for slightly understable fairway shots, line-shaping in the woods, easy backhand turnovers, and rollers.[1] Its glide and turn make controlled distance accessible to lower arm speeds, while higher-power players use it for flex shots and tailwind lines.[3] It is available in budget Prime, durable Fuzion, premium translucent Lucid, the glow Lucid-Ice blend, and the water-floating Fluid plastic.[1] Lighter-weight Lucid Air runs help slower arms turn it over more easily.[1]
Best for:
- Slightly understable fairway drives
- Line-shaping turnovers in the woods
- Backhand rollers
- Controlled distance for lower arm speeds
- Flex shots for stronger arms
Community notes — how players actually use this disc
Plastics & variants
The Vandal is available in the following plastic blends from Dynamic Discs:[1]
Prime, Fuzion, Lucid, Lucid-Ice, Fluid
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 Vandal was PDGA-approved on November 4, 2018 (certification 18-77).[2] It measures 21.2 cm in diameter with a 1.1 cm rim depth, a 1.9 cm rim, and a maximum weight of 176.0 g.[2] Dynamic Discs, founded by Jeremy Rusco and based in Emporia, Kansas, is part of the Trilogy group alongside Latitude 64 and Westside+Discs">Westside Discs, and its discs are manufactured by Latitude 64 in Sweden.[1] The Vandal slotted into Dynamic Discs' understable-fairway niche as a longer, glidier option than the popular Maverick, and it remains a widely recommended beginner-friendly fairway driver and turnover tool.[1][4]
Notable throwers
Currently no information
Similar discs
- Dynamic Discs Maverick · 7/4/-1.5/2
- Dynamic Discs Escape · 9/5/-1/2
- Innova Sidewinder · 9/5/-3/1
References & further reading
- How to read disc golf flight numbers — Discpedia primer
- PDGA Approved Disc List — search for "Vandal" to find the Dynamic Discs Vandal entry (PDGA-approved 2018)
- Dynamic Discs official site — manufacturer product page
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.
- Dynamic Discs Vandal — Dynamic Discs (official manufacturer page; flight, plastics, PDGA specs)
- Vandal — PDGA Equipment Certification (approved 2018-11-04, cert 18-77, dimensions)
- Dynamic Discs Vandal — Understable Fairway (Skyline Disc Golf; flight, Maverick comparison)
- Dynamic Discs Vandal | Stable Fairway Driver — 1010 Discs (flight, positioning)
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