The Discraft Vulture is a 10-speed slightly overstable control_driver. With published flight numbers of 10 / 5 / 0 / 2, it is most often described as suited for controlled, predictable fairway drives, forehand drives that hold their line.
Overview
The Discraft Vulture is a stable-to-overstable control driver with a 10/5/0/2 flight rating (Discraft assigns it a stability value of 1.7).[1][2] With a 0 turn and a manageable 2 fade plus a healthy 5 glide, it offers predictable control and distance without the heavy overstability of Discraft's most beefy drivers.[1][2] Discraft and reviewers commonly describe it as a 'well-seasoned Predator' — less overstable and with more glide than the Predator — which makes it a versatile workhorse for both backhand and forehand lines.[1] At speed 10 it sits between a true fairway driver and a distance driver, prizing control over raw distance.[2]
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
Reach for the Vulture when you want a controllable, dependable driver: straight-to-fading fairway drives, forehand shots that hold their angle, and flex lines that finish with a reliable fade.[1][2] The 0 turn and modest overstability make it steady in moderate wind, while the extra glide compared to a Predator lets it carry farther on the same controlled line, making it a strong choice for intermediate and advanced players who want predictability.[1]
Best for:
- Controlled, predictable fairway drives
- Forehand drives that hold their line
- Flex shots and gentle, reliable fade
- Moderate-wind drives needing stability
Community notes — how players actually use this disc
Plastics & variants
The Vulture is available in the following plastic blends from Discraft:[1]
Big Z, ESP, Z, Titanium, Jawbreaker
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
Discraft introduced the Vulture and the PDGA approved it on February 26, 2018 (certification 18-97).[3] Discraft positioned it as a control driver in the gap between its straighter fairway molds and its very overstable drivers, frequently characterizing it as a more glidey, less overstable alternative to the Predator.[1] It has been a recurring choice for Tour Series releases, including editions tied to Discraft team players, and is produced across the brand's Big Z, ESP, Z, Titanium, and Jawbreaker plastics.[1][2] Its blend of control, glide, and modest fade has kept it a popular stable driver for players who want reliability without sacrificing distance.[2]
Notable throwers
Currently no information
Similar discs
- Innova Firebird · 9/3/0/4
- Discraft Predator · 9/4/1/4
- Discmania FD3 · 9/4/0/3
References & further reading
- How to read disc golf flight numbers — Discpedia primer
- PDGA Approved Disc List — search for "Vulture" to find the Discraft Vulture entry (PDGA-approved 2018)
- Discraft 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.
- Vulture — Discraft (official product page, flight 10/5/0/2, stability 1.7, control driver)
- Discraft Vulture — DG Puttheads flight chart (flight numbers, overstable fairway overview)
- Vulture from Discraft — PDGA Equipment Certification (approved 2018-02-26, cert 18-97, dimensions)
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