Kastaplast Disc Golf K1 Alva Distance Driver 11/6/-2/2 - Choose Exact Disc
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Kastaplast
SKU: DG-KP-K1-ALVA (REF1907-5)
Description
The Kastaplast K1 Alva distance driver is Kastaplast's effortless, glidey distance driver, molded in K1 plastic. It's built for newer players and anyone who wants easy distance and turnovers, and it's at its best on easy distance and touch shots. Kastaplast is a Swedish disc golf company, and many of its molds carry Swedish names.
K1 Plastic
K1 is Kastaplast's super durable plastic, with a nice combination of firmness and gumminess. K1 discs come in both solid and translucent colors.
The Mold
The Alva's main habitat is wide fairways and open skies, with an effortless flight that covers impressive distance. It needs less power to show its potential, making it ideal for beginners and for impressive touch shots, and its wide rim gives a steady grip and controlled release. Kastaplast's warning: beware of the wind!
Stability
The Alva is stable-to-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 | 11 | Distance-driver speed that needs good arm speed to fly as rated. |
| 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 | 2 | A moderate, dependable fade at the end of the flight. |
Flight Chart
Other Alva Discs Available
Looking for a different plastic or flex? Here are the other Alva listings in our shop.
| Product | Plastic | Flight Numbers |
|---|---|---|
| K1 Glow Alva | K1 Glow | 11/6/-2/2 |
| K1 Grind Alva | K1 Grind | 11/6/-2/2 |
Discs That Pair Well With the Alva
- Kastaplast K1 Guld (13/5/-0.5/3): An overstable distance driver built for power and wind.
- Kastaplast K1 Vass (12/5/-1.5/2): A sharp, fast distance driver for shaping long lines.
- Kastaplast K1 Falk (9/6/-2/1): A versatile fairway driver for a wide range of players.
- Kastaplast K1 Stal (9/4/0/3): A reliable, headwind-ready fairway driver.
FAQ
Is the Kastaplast Alva good for beginners?
Yes. Kastaplast says it needs less power to show its potential, making it ideal for beginners.
Is the Kastaplast Alva overstable?
No. The Alva is stable-to-understable, rated 11/6/-2/2. Its turn makes it a better fit for turnovers and easy distance than hard fades.
What's the difference between K1 and K3 plastic?
K1 is super durable with a mix of firmness and gumminess. K3 is the grippy, medium-soft base plastic that wears in quickly.
What disc is similar to the Kastaplast Alva?
The Kastaplast K1 Impa (11/6/-4/1) is a more understable distance driver for rollers and turnovers.
How far does the Kastaplast Alva fly?
With an average arm, expect roughly 375 feet. Distance depends heavily on your power and form, so stronger throwers will go farther and newer players shorter.
Description
The Kastaplast K1 Alva distance driver is Kastaplast's effortless, glidey distance driver, molded in K1 plastic. It's built for newer players and anyone who wants easy distance and turnovers, and it's at its best on easy distance and touch shots. Kastaplast is a Swedish disc golf company, and many of its molds carry Swedish names.
K1 Plastic
K1 is Kastaplast's super durable plastic, with a nice combination of firmness and gumminess. K1 discs come in both solid and translucent colors.
The Mold
The Alva's main habitat is wide fairways and open skies, with an effortless flight that covers impressive distance. It needs less power to show its potential, making it ideal for beginners and for impressive touch shots, and its wide rim gives a steady grip and controlled release. Kastaplast's warning: beware of the wind!
Stability
The Alva is stable-to-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 | 11 | Distance-driver speed that needs good arm speed to fly as rated. |
| 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 | 2 | A moderate, dependable fade at the end of the flight. |
Flight Chart
Other Alva Discs Available
Looking for a different plastic or flex? Here are the other Alva listings in our shop.
| Product | Plastic | Flight Numbers |
|---|---|---|
| K1 Glow Alva | K1 Glow | 11/6/-2/2 |
| K1 Grind Alva | K1 Grind | 11/6/-2/2 |
Discs That Pair Well With the Alva
- Kastaplast K1 Guld (13/5/-0.5/3): An overstable distance driver built for power and wind.
- Kastaplast K1 Vass (12/5/-1.5/2): A sharp, fast distance driver for shaping long lines.
- Kastaplast K1 Falk (9/6/-2/1): A versatile fairway driver for a wide range of players.
- Kastaplast K1 Stal (9/4/0/3): A reliable, headwind-ready fairway driver.
FAQ
Is the Kastaplast Alva good for beginners?
Yes. Kastaplast says it needs less power to show its potential, making it ideal for beginners.
Is the Kastaplast Alva overstable?
No. The Alva is stable-to-understable, rated 11/6/-2/2. Its turn makes it a better fit for turnovers and easy distance than hard fades.
What's the difference between K1 and K3 plastic?
K1 is super durable with a mix of firmness and gumminess. K3 is the grippy, medium-soft base plastic that wears in quickly.
What disc is similar to the Kastaplast Alva?
The Kastaplast K1 Impa (11/6/-4/1) is a more understable distance driver for rollers and turnovers.
How far does the Kastaplast Alva fly?
With an average arm, expect roughly 375 feet. Distance depends heavily on your power and form, so stronger throwers will go farther and newer players shorter.