Discraft Cicada

The Discraft Cicada is a high glide, highly controllable fairway driver engineered for pinpoint accuracy down tight tunnel shots and wooded gaps. Sporting official flight numbers of 7 | 6 | -1 | 1, this mold delivers a remarkably neutral flight path that stays airborne far longer than traditional 7-speeds. It functions as an effortless hyzer-flip machine and point-and-shoot driver for players hunting distance with minimum effort.

Flight Characteristics & On-Course Stability

The Cicada stands out because of its exceptional, floaty glide that translates to effortless distance down the fairway. When thrown flat with moderate arm speed, it locks onto a frozen rope, tracking dead straight for almost the entirety of its flight before settling with a gentle, non-aggressive finish. For players with higher power, ripping the Cicada on a slight hyzer produces a textbook pop-to-flat line that holds a slight, sweeping turn before leveling out flat. When slammed with extreme power it provides long-arcing turnover shapes and even rollers for some. Out of the box, it behaves like a perfectly seasoned fairway driver, carving up lines without requiring months of tree hits to get there.

Profile & Rim Geometry

Crafted with a comfortable 1.7cm rim thickness and 1.2 cm rim depth, the Cicada features a noticeably slim, low-profile feel that fits naturally in smaller hands. Its rim edge is slightly blunter than a sharp distance driver. The flight plate is mostly flat with a smooth, semi-gradual shoulder, eliminating any clunky deep-rim feel. This aerodynamic, shallow configuration allows your fingers to cleanly snap off the edge, making it highly responsive to subtle release angles during technical woods scrambles.

How it Fits Your Bag

  • Beginners: It wants to fly straight with minimal power and has high glide to help carry it a little further.
  • Hyzer-Flip Machine: Provides slower arm speeds with a reliable driver that pops up to flat effortlessly and pushes straight down narrow gaps.
  • The Woods Carver: Fills the gap for highly technical, winding fairways where you need a disc to hold a gentle, panning anhyzer line without dropping early.
  • The Finesse Distance Tool: Replaces high-speed, overstable drivers on calm days, letting you match or beat your average distance using a smooth, controlled throw.
  • The Mellow Finisher: Sits perfectly under your overstable fairways, giving you a neutral option that won't execute violent flare skips when it hits the turf.
  • Big Turn Overs: With a lot of power, it can be used for big turn over shots that don't fight back.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Discraft Cicada good for beginners?

Yes, the Cicada is an incredibly beginner-friendly fairway driver due to its neutral stability and massive 6-glide rating. New players who typically struggle to keep overstable discs flat will find that the Cicada stays straight longer and rewards lower arm speeds with extra distance.

Can the Cicada handle windy conditions?

The Cicada is not built to combat heavy headwinds. Because of its high glide and understable tendencies, strong gusts can force it into an unintended roller line. It is best utilized in tailwinds, calm conditions, or protected wooded courses.

What discs are most comparable to the Discraft Cicada?

The Cicada sits squarely in the classic "straight fairway" category, drawing immediate comparisons to the Axiom Crave and the Latitude 64 River. It mimics the effortless, floaty distance of the River but features a slightly shallower rim profile that matches the flat-top, comfortable hand feel of a Crave.

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