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Discmania Disc Golf Nate Perkins Meta Essence Zen 2 Fairway Driver - Choose Exact Disc
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SKU: DG-DM-NPZ2 (REF1266-27)
Description
The Discmania Meta Essence fairway driver is the do-it-all understable fairway driver in Discmania's Evolution line, molded in Meta plastic. It's built for newer players and anyone who wants easy distance and turnovers, and it's at its best on easy distance, smooth forehands, and rollers. This listing is the Nate Perkins Zen 2 release of the Essence. It's Team Discmania's Nate Perkins' second signature Meta Essence.
Meta Plastic
Meta is a beautiful, pearly, extremely durable blend. It's slightly more stable than Neo and Lux, and its iridescent qualities make the disc change colors in any light when tilted.
The Mold
The Essence's closest relative is the TD2 from the Originals line. It's best for players looking for their first distance driver, backhand or smooth forehand throws, tailwinds, and excellent roller shots. Beginners are its target, but plenty of pros like it too.
Stability
The Essence is understable. Understable discs turn away from your throwing arm at speed, making turnovers and hyzer-flips easier and helping lower-power players fly straight. For right-hand backhand (RHBH) throwers, it tends to drift right during the fastest part of its flight, then shows a gentle fade back to the left. Left-hand backhand (LHBH) throwers will see the mirror image, drifting left early and fading right at the end. Forehand flights flip that pattern: right-hand forehand (RHFH) follows the LHBH line and left-hand forehand (LHFH) follows the RHBH line. It suits beginners who need help getting straight flights as well as advanced players who want to shape turnovers.
Flight Numbers
| Rating | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | 8 | Fairway speed, manageable for most arms. |
| Glide | 6 | Huge glide that floats a long way with little effort. |
| Turn | -2 | Noticeable turn to the right (RHBH) at speed, great for turnovers and hyzer-flips. |
| Fade | 1 | Very little fade, so it finishes nearly straight. |
Flight Chart
Other Essence Discs Available
Looking for a different plastic, stamp, or edition? Here are the other Essence listings in our shop.
| Product | Plastic | Flight Numbers |
|---|---|---|
| Evolution Neo Essence | Neo | 8/6/-2/1 |
Discs That Pair Well With the Essence
- Discmania S-Line FD3 (9/4/0/3): Discmania's workhorse overstable fairway driver.
- Discmania S-Line FD1 (7/4/0/2): The most complete Originals fairway driver.
- Discmania S-Line FD (7/6/0/1): Discmania's precision fairway driver.
- Discmania Neo Founder (5/6/-4/1): Discmania's super-understable midrange.
FAQ
Is the Discmania Essence good for beginners?
Yes. Discmania recommends the Essence for beginner and novice throwers.
Is the Discmania Essence overstable?
No. The Essence is understable, rated 8/6/-2/1. Its turn makes it a better fit for turnovers and easy distance than hard fades.
What's the difference between Meta and Neo plastic?
Meta is pearly and iridescent and slightly more stable than Neo.
Does the Nate Perkins Zen 2 Essence fly differently than the standard Essence?
No. It's the same Essence mold, rated 8/6/-2/1. What's different is the stamp, edition, and plastic, which can change the feel and grip a little.
What disc is similar to the Discmania Essence?
The Discmania Neo Function (8/6/-4/1) is an even more understable fairway driver.
How far does the Discmania Essence fly?
With an average arm, expect roughly 325 feet. Distance depends heavily on your power and form, so stronger throwers will go farther and newer players shorter.
Description
The Discmania Meta Essence fairway driver is the do-it-all understable fairway driver in Discmania's Evolution line, molded in Meta plastic. It's built for newer players and anyone who wants easy distance and turnovers, and it's at its best on easy distance, smooth forehands, and rollers. This listing is the Nate Perkins Zen 2 release of the Essence. It's Team Discmania's Nate Perkins' second signature Meta Essence.
Meta Plastic
Meta is a beautiful, pearly, extremely durable blend. It's slightly more stable than Neo and Lux, and its iridescent qualities make the disc change colors in any light when tilted.
The Mold
The Essence's closest relative is the TD2 from the Originals line. It's best for players looking for their first distance driver, backhand or smooth forehand throws, tailwinds, and excellent roller shots. Beginners are its target, but plenty of pros like it too.
Stability
The Essence is understable. Understable discs turn away from your throwing arm at speed, making turnovers and hyzer-flips easier and helping lower-power players fly straight. For right-hand backhand (RHBH) throwers, it tends to drift right during the fastest part of its flight, then shows a gentle fade back to the left. Left-hand backhand (LHBH) throwers will see the mirror image, drifting left early and fading right at the end. Forehand flights flip that pattern: right-hand forehand (RHFH) follows the LHBH line and left-hand forehand (LHFH) follows the RHBH line. It suits beginners who need help getting straight flights as well as advanced players who want to shape turnovers.
Flight Numbers
| Rating | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | 8 | Fairway speed, manageable for most arms. |
| Glide | 6 | Huge glide that floats a long way with little effort. |
| Turn | -2 | Noticeable turn to the right (RHBH) at speed, great for turnovers and hyzer-flips. |
| Fade | 1 | Very little fade, so it finishes nearly straight. |
Flight Chart
Other Essence Discs Available
Looking for a different plastic, stamp, or edition? Here are the other Essence listings in our shop.
| Product | Plastic | Flight Numbers |
|---|---|---|
| Evolution Neo Essence | Neo | 8/6/-2/1 |
Discs That Pair Well With the Essence
- Discmania S-Line FD3 (9/4/0/3): Discmania's workhorse overstable fairway driver.
- Discmania S-Line FD1 (7/4/0/2): The most complete Originals fairway driver.
- Discmania S-Line FD (7/6/0/1): Discmania's precision fairway driver.
- Discmania Neo Founder (5/6/-4/1): Discmania's super-understable midrange.
FAQ
Is the Discmania Essence good for beginners?
Yes. Discmania recommends the Essence for beginner and novice throwers.
Is the Discmania Essence overstable?
No. The Essence is understable, rated 8/6/-2/1. Its turn makes it a better fit for turnovers and easy distance than hard fades.
What's the difference between Meta and Neo plastic?
Meta is pearly and iridescent and slightly more stable than Neo.
Does the Nate Perkins Zen 2 Essence fly differently than the standard Essence?
No. It's the same Essence mold, rated 8/6/-2/1. What's different is the stamp, edition, and plastic, which can change the feel and grip a little.
What disc is similar to the Discmania Essence?
The Discmania Neo Function (8/6/-4/1) is an even more understable fairway driver.
How far does the Discmania Essence fly?
With an average arm, expect roughly 325 feet. Distance depends heavily on your power and form, so stronger throwers will go farther and newer players shorter.
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Schweeeet!
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fantastic product at an unbelievable price. however, ups did manage to damage the product by bending the package to force it into a mailbox ... 5 stars for tgm ...1 star for ups
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In my bag!
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My boyfriend absolutely loves this disc!!!