Discraft Predator

5 Reviews

1. 

   Aim For The Chains

   October 13, 2011

   Throwing Style: RHBH

   Years Playing: 4

   Average Distance: 350

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   The Predator is a great disc. One of the most popular Discraft molds and super consistent. Everyone has covered this review pretty well and just wanted to add the quotes from a few of the Discraft Pro’s– they ALL carry and throw this disc.

   “My most used disc. I use my Predator for a lot of different situations, and can trust this disc in any kind of wind or when I need a big bombing hyzer.” -World Champion Nate Doss

   “My favorite and most thrown driver. Very overstable and consistent. I can throw as hard as I want and the Pred will not turn over. I keep two in my bag at all times. One new and one slightly beat in for a little more glide.” -Cale Leiviska

   “This is my main driver when playing in my windy home region of OK, TX, and KS. I usually have two Predators in my bag; one that is beat up and one that is fairly new. The beat up one is used for long hyzers or low skip shots. The newer one is used for those wind conditions, two finger shots, and long tomahawks.” -Daniel Stacey

   “I throw the Predator in ALL conditions. The best headwind disc on the market, hands down! Never met a Pred I didn’t like.” -World Champion Eric McCabe

   “If it has to be long and has to land in a tight zone… it’s the Predator. These things are very overstable, can be trusted in the wind, and have a knack for producing the big birdie or the big controlled drive.” -Mike Randolph

   “Consistent and predictable. I use the Predator for everything, it’s my favorite disc. I typically carry three at a time, all in different conditions. A new one for windy days, one semi-used and one beat up. Using this bag set up takes the guess work out of what to use and when. I like to keep things simple and the Predator can do it all.” -Pat Vitale

   “All around best driver ever made, and most thrown disc in my bag. Pretty overstable when new, but once you break them in (may take a while), there’s nothing better. I’ve never been intimidated by a headwind knowing I have a Z Pred in my bag.” -Timmy Gill

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   David Pettigrew

   October 5, 2011

   Every major disc manufacturer has at least one, if not 3-4, overstable drivers in their line-up. The Predator was approved by the PDGA in 2002 yet it endures as one of the most popular discs, (overstable or otherwise) among advanced players.

   The Predator’s flight path is unique from discs like Lat64s xXx and Innova’s Firebird. Where those two discs begin to fade early in the flight, and continue a gradual fade through a slow, forward-penetrating finish; the Predator begins its flight straight and fast, and transitions from straight to a sharp fade almost instantly.

   Most unique about the Predator, however, is how it flies after it becomes worn. Players with 350′ of power will be able to throw a beat Z Predator on laser-straight lines with a consistent fading finish – even into a headwind.

   A couple buying tips:

   - If you’re looking for your Predator to act viciously overstable, look for flat Z Predators, especially pink or red in color.

   - If you’re looking for a less stable Predator, look for older molds, 2004 or older in Z plastic, or “First Runs” in ESP plastic. Discraft changed to a more stable mold after those were run. Dark green and light yellow also fly with less overstability, as do Predators with a more domed top.

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   drickanderson

   August 9, 2011

   Throwing Style: RHBH

   Years Playing: 1.5

   Average Distance: 350

   When it just HAS to come back, the Predator is the perfect choice. This disc is fantastic in a head wind, or those situations where strong fade is needed. Fast enough to get you down the fairway, but overstable enough to fade in and skip when you want it. The Predator is my go-to disc for right-sided OB (rhbh). This disc is also perfect for overhand shots.

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   Nick Moore

   August 5, 2011

   Throwing Style: RHBH

   Years Playing: 5

   Average Distance: 350

   Excellent overstable disc for hyzers and huuuge skips. The Predator is a slight bit less stable than a Firebird but is a bit faster and penetrates forward throughout its LSS much better than the Firebird.

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   Sillybizz

   August 4, 2011

   Throwing Style: RHBH/RHFH

   Years Playing: 8+

   Average Distance: 350 feet

   The Predator is a great disc that can have a variety of different uses in your bag from overstable control driver to a distance driver or as a utility disc. This disc is very overstable at the end of its flight and it will always finish with hyzer almost no matter how hard you throw it. It makes a great forehand driver and it is my main forehand roller disc as well. When ever there is a headwind this is also the disc I grab for. This is a great utility disc that you will grab for over and over. I use this disc over other overstable discs because of the excellent glide it gives me on full power throws. I carry three Predators in my bag at all times from a new one to a super beat up one. I highly recommend the Predator in just about any plastic.

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