Disc Battle of the Day: Discraft Force vs Axiom Thrill
Two torque-resistant distance drivers, one goal: dependable fade at full power. The Discraft Force promises big pushes with a speed 12 rim, while the Axiom Thrill tightens things up with lower glide and a beefier finish. Here’s how they stack up for distance, wind, and forehand confidence.
Quick Flight Numbers
Force
Speed12
Glide5
Turn0
Fade3
Thrill
Speed11
Glide4
Turn0
Fade3.5
Force — Pros & Cons
- Pros
- Speed 12 with glide 5 produces long, pushing hyzers and workable flex shots for power throwers.
- Turn 0 / fade 3 gives reliable late finish without feeling dumpy at peak speed.
- Excellent for controllable forehands that still need distance and shape-keeping stability.
- Cons
- Needs real arm speed—underpowered throws will see an early fade and lost distance.
- Extra glide can carry long or drift in crosswinds compared with a lower-glide option.
Thrill — Pros & Cons
- Pros
- Speed 11 is easier to get up to cruising velocity for many players than a 12-speed rim.
- Glide 4 and fade 3.5 make it a wind fighter with a trustworthy, meaty finish.
- Shines for skip shots, spike hyzers, and forehands where you must guarantee the fade.
- Cons
- Lower glide caps max distance potential versus higher-glide options.
- More overstable finish can shorten flights or “dump” if not thrown with conviction.
Head-to-Head
- Max distance hyzers: Choose Force for the extra carry (glide 5) and longer push before the fade.
- Wind and control: Pick Thrill—its glide 4 and 3.5 fade hold lines tighter and fight headwinds better.
- Forehand use: Both are torque-resistant; Force for longer S-flexes, Thrill when you need a guaranteed hook-up.
- Tight landing zones: Thrill’s stronger finish and reduced glide park more predictably and avoid long sail-by skips.
- Low ceilings: Thrill stays down and checks up; Force works when you need a late-fade finish after clearing the ceiling.
- Power bands: 425+ ft throwers get bigger distance from Force; 325–425 ft players often score more fairway hits with Thrill.
Verdict
If you want maximum distance potential with a consistent, workable fade, the Discraft Force is your driver—especially for power backhands and long forehands. If your priority is wind-resistant control, predictable skips, and a beefier finish that never quits, the Axiom Thrill is the safer play. Many bags will benefit from both: Force as the long pusher, Thrill as the overstable hammer for headwinds and must-fade lines.