Discraft Malta
The Discraft Malta is a very overstable midrange (5/4/1/3) - best for advanced players.
Flight path
Estimated from the flight numbers (overhead view). Switch throw and power to see how the line changes.
Strengths
- +Low speed (5) - controllable at any arm speed
Weaknesses
- −Strong fade (3) - hooks left hard at the end (RHBH)
- −Overstable - resists turning, can be too much for low power
- −Demands power to turn over - not a first disc
Discraft Malta 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.
Malta plastics
18 plastics available. The dot shows how each run tends to fly vs the base numbers.
Big Z
runs more overstable
CryZtal FLX
runs more understable
ESP Misprint
runs more overstable
McBeth Fly Dye
runs more overstable
Midnight Z
runs more overstable
Signature Big Z
runs more overstable
Signature Big Z Misprint
runs more overstable
Signature ESP
runs more overstable
Signature ESP Misprint
runs more overstable
Signature Jawbreaker
runs more overstable
Signature Titanium
runs more overstable
Signature X-Line Misprint
runs more overstable
Malta FAQ
Is the Malta overstable or understable?
The Discraft Malta is rated very overstable (stability +4), with flight numbers 5/4/1/3 - turn 1, fade 3.
Is the Malta good for beginners?
Best for advanced players. With a speed of 5 and turn of 1, it is challenging to control for newer players (beginner score 42/100).
How far does the Malta 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 Malta plastic is the most stable?
Premium/durable runs like Big Z, ESP Misprint, McBeth Fly Dye tend to fly the most overstable, while baseline plastics start flippier and season in over time.
