Discraft Athena – Paul McBeth’s Go-To Fairway Driver
The Discraft Athena is a stable, reliable fairway driver designed for precision and control. With flight ratings of 7 | 5 | 0 | 2, this disc delivers a straight flight with a dependable fade at the end—perfect for placement shots where accuracy is more important than pure distance.
Part of Paul McBeth’s signature lineup, the Athena fits comfortably between the Anax and the Undertaker in terms of speed and stability. It’s a versatile disc that excels on tight wooded lines, controlled fairway drives, and finesse forehand throws. Whether you’re shaping technical shots or throwing into a light wind, the Athena delivers consistency and control.
Why Choose the Athena?
- Signature Series: Designed and thrown by 6x World Champion Paul McBeth.
- All-Purpose Fairway Driver: Ideal for controlled throws with a reliable fade.
- Excellent Glide: The glide rating of 5 helps carry the disc forward effortlessly.
- Predictable Finish: Slight end-fade gives you precision placement without heavy hook.
- Forehand & Backhand Friendly: Consistent performance no matter your throwing style.
Flight Ratings:
- Speed: 7
- Glide: 5
- Turn: 0
- Fade: 2
Who Should Throw the Athena?
- Intermediate Players: A great step-up from slower fairway discs.
- Advanced Throwers: Use for placement drives, controlled hyzers, or forehand approaches.
- Technical Shot Makers: Great for wooded courses or landing zones with tight gaps.
- Fans of the Undertaker: If you love the Undertaker but want more fade, the Athena is perfect.
Looking for a more overstable option? Try the Discraft Anax. Need something with more glide and less fade? Check out the Discraft Hades.
FAQs
Q: How does the Athena compare to the Teebird?
A: The Athena is similar in stability to the Teebird but offers smoother glide and feels great in hand for both backhand and forehand throws.
Q: What plastic is the Athena available in?
A: The Athena is released in premium Swirly ESP plastic through Paul McBeth’s signature line and Ledgestone editions.
Throw like a champion—add the Discraft Athena to your bag for consistent, controlled fairway drives.
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