Speed8
Glide4
Turn-1
Fade3
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Disc Specifications

Category
Fairway Driver
Flight Profile
Assured Fade
Power Sensitivity
Moderate
PDGA Approved
Mar 1996

Lightning Discs

Lightning Discs #1 Helix

Fairway Driver Assured Fade
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1 Store Offer • $8.99 • 1 Plastic Option

Lightning Discs #1 Helix is available from 1 retailer offers, ranging from $8.99 to $8.99 across 1 plastic options.

Last updated: 12 Jul, 07:29
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176g
$8.99
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According to the Lightning Discs #1 Helix historical rankings and classification on The DiscList™, this disc has maintained stable demand and is categorised as Assured Fade.

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Illustrative flight path based on published flight ratings and selected throwing conditions. Actual flight will vary.

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Lightning Discs #1 Helix
Speed 8 • Glide 4 • Turn -1 • Fade 3
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      #1 Helix

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      ⚡ Flight Trajectory Breakdown

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      Your Throwing Power 95 m
      Your Release Angle
      Flat (0°)
      Your Throwing Style RHBH
      Plastic Grade -
      Base Base Plastic
      Standard
      Mid-Grade Mid-Grade Plastic
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      Premium Premium Plastic
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      Glow Glow Plastic
      Standard

      Uses the existing live plastic-grade approximations, not measured plastic-specific flight data. Wear is approximate; wind changes the lateral path only.

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      Frequently Asked Questions: Lightning Discs #1 Helix

      What are the flight characteristics of the Lightning Discs #1 Helix?

      The #1 Helix is a very overstable Fairway Driver with flight numbers of Speed 8, Glide 4, Turn -1, and Fade 3.

      Is the #1 Helix beginner friendly?

      No. This disc is highly overstable. It requires good power and angle control, otherwise beginners will find it dumps to the ground quickly.

      How does the #1 Helix handle wind?

      Excellent. The strong fade and high stability make the #1 Helix very reliable in headwinds.

      Is the #1 Helix good for distance?

      It depends. While not a maximum distance driver, the #1 Helix offers a great balance of controllable distance and accuracy for fairway drives.