Sting | Discraft · Discgolf-Dorado.com

The Sting by Discraft, with a speed of 7, is designed for beginners and advanced players seeking an agile fairway driver for controlled turnover lines and hyzer flips. As an understable option in the slower fairway segment, it’s particularly suited for throwers with moderate arm speed who want to gain distance through controlled disc rotation. Available in Big Z, Z Line, and ESP plastics, it covers situations requiring straight lines or gentle right curves (for right-handed backhand throws)—such as shorter fairways with tight tunnels or shaping anhyzer shots that glide smoothly and finish flat. With a glide of 5, turn of -2, and fade of 1, the Sting exhibits pronounced turnover behavior that activates even at medium power. The disc flips early into a right-turning rotation and holds this line over long distances before a minimal fade finishes the flight. Hyzer flips are reliable: thrown flat, it flips to neutral or slight anhyzer and floats long before landing. For players with higher arm speed, the Sting becomes very flippy—tending toward strong turnover or even roller shots, requiring precise execution for specific lines. In Z Line plastic, stability remains consistent over time, while ESP offers a grippier feel and becomes even more maneuverable with wear. Beginners benefit from its easy activation and forgiveness on moderate throws, while advanced players use the Sting strategically for turnover shots, hyzer flips, and low approach lines. On forehand throws, it demands controlled power to avoid excessive turnover. For players seeking a reliable understable fairway option—comparable to the Innova Leopard or Dynamic Discs Maverick—the Sting provides precise control for straight to right-turning flights and remains predictable even in tailwinds.