Discraft Cicada
The Discraft Cicada is a stable fairway driver (7/6/-1/1) - good for intermediate players.
Flight path
Estimated from the flight numbers (overhead view). Switch throw and power to see how the line changes.
Strengths
- +High glide (6) - stays aloft and stretches every throw
- +Stable, predictable flight that is easy to trust
- +Minimal fade (1) - finishes close to straight
Weaknesses
- −Very neutral - no big turn or big fade to lean on for shaped shots
Discraft Cicada 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.
Cicada plastics
27 plastics available. The dot shows how each run tends to fly vs the base numbers.
Big Z
runs more overstable
Colorshift Jawbreaker Z
runs more overstable
CryZtal
true to the numbers
CryZtal Lite
true to the numbers
Cryztal Sparkle
true to the numbers
ESP
runs more overstable
ESP GLO
runs more overstable
ESP Misprint
runs more overstable
ESP Swirl
runs more overstable
Jawbreaker ESP
runs more overstable
Jawbreaker Lite
runs more understable
Mega Glo
runs more overstable
Cicada FAQ
Is the Cicada overstable or understable?
The Discraft Cicada is rated stable (stability +0), with flight numbers 7/6/-1/1 - turn -1, fade 1.
Is the Cicada good for beginners?
Good for intermediate players. With a speed of 7 and turn of -1, it is moderate to control for newer players (beginner score 54/100).
How far does the Cicada fly?
Roughly 237 ft at recreational arm speed, 299 ft at intermediate, and up to 365 ft for advanced players. Estimated from its speed (7) and glide (6).
Which Cicada plastic is the most stable?
Premium/durable runs like Big Z, Colorshift Jawbreaker Z, ESP tend to fly the most overstable, while baseline plastics start flippier and season in over time.
