Discraft Archer
The Discraft Archer is a very understable midrange (5/4/-4/1) - great for beginners.
Flight path
Estimated from the flight numbers (overhead view). Switch throw and power to see how the line changes.
Strengths
- +Understable (turn -4) - flips up easily for turnovers and rollers
- +Low speed (5) - controllable at any arm speed
- +Minimal fade (1) - finishes close to straight
- +Forgiving enough for brand-new players
Weaknesses
- −Not a distance disc - it tops out well short of a driver
Discraft Archer data sheet
How we verify: flight numbers are cross-checked against the Discraft listing on Infinite Discs and match. Distances, stability category, and beginner score are computed by Pine Tree Disc Golf from the flight numbers.
Archer plastics
16 plastics available. The dot shows how each run tends to fly vs the base numbers.
Big Z
runs more overstable
Big Z Misprint
runs more overstable
Big Z Swirl
runs more overstable
ESP
runs more overstable
ESP Misprint
runs more overstable
ESP Swirl
runs more overstable
Fly Dye Confetti
runs more overstable
Jawbreaker Z FLX
runs more overstable
Titanium
runs more overstable
Tour Series 2026 Special Blend
true to the numbers
Tour Series ESP
runs more overstable
UV Z Glo
runs more overstable
Archer FAQ
Is the Archer overstable or understable?
The Discraft Archer is rated very understable (stability -3), with flight numbers 5/4/-4/1 - turn -4, fade 1.
Is the Archer good for beginners?
Great for beginners. With a speed of 5 and turn of -4, it is easy to control for newer players (beginner score 70/100).
How far does the Archer fly?
Roughly 205 ft at recreational arm speed, 258 ft at intermediate, and up to 315 ft for advanced players. Estimated from its speed (5) and glide (4).
Which Archer plastic is the most stable?
Premium/durable runs like Big Z, Big Z Misprint, Big Z Swirl tend to fly the most overstable, while baseline plastics start flippier and season in over time.
