Speed
14
Glide
5
Turn
-1
Fade
4
Flight Path
Dimensions
Max Weight
174.3 g
Diameter
21 cm
Height
1.7 cm
Rim Depth
1.1 cm
Rim Width
2.3 cm
Inside Rim Diameter
16.4 cm
Rim Depth / Diameter
5.2 %
Rim Configuration
26.00
Flexibility
7.03 kg
Bead
No
Daredevil DiscsDistance Driver

Merlin

5 / 5 · 1 rating
Skill Level
Intermediate, Experienced
Stability
Overstable

The "Merlin" by Daredevil Discs functions as a distance driver for long throws with controlled finish. With a speed of 14, it targets throwers who generate high arm speeds while relying on dependable fade behavior. Its overstable nature makes it an option for powerful drives, where the disc remains stable even in wind and reliably pulls left at the end of its flight path. In the air, the "Merlin" exhibits a flight profile characterized by speed 14 and glide 5. The turn of -1 allows for a slight rightward tendency during the high-speed phase before the fade of 4 dominates the end of the flight. This combination creates an S-curve with sufficient throwing power: the disc drifts moderately right at first, stabilizes, and then finishes with a pronounced left fade. The overstable construction keeps the flight path on course even in headwinds and prevents uncontrolled drifting. For powerful hyzer throws, the "Merlin" delivers predictable results with a strong fade at the end. On flat releases, the S-curve emerges, while anhyzer lines are reeled back in by the strong fade. Forehand throws benefit from the stability, which prevents turnover even under high rotation. This disc suits advanced players with the necessary arm speed who seek a distance driver with reliable fade behavior. For technical fairways or precise landing zones, the "Merlin" remains predictable thanks to its fade of 4.

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