Discraft Disc Golf ESP Cicada Fairway Driver 7/6/-1/1 - Choose Exact Disc
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SKU: DG-DC-ESP-CIC (REF1577-73)
Description
The Discraft ESP Cicada fairway driver is a straight-flying, versatile fairway driver, molded in ESP plastic. It's built for players who love strategic shot shaping, and it's at its best on straight drives and seamless flips. If you're shopping for a dependable Cicada for your bag, this ESP run is a great place to start.
ESP Plastic
ESP is Discraft's premier opaque, swirled plastic. It balances a gummy-yet-firm, tacky grip with high durability, which makes it a favorite for all-around everyday play. Your Cicada in ESP will hold its flight well over time while giving you more grip than Discraft's harder Z plastic.
The Mold
The Cicada has an undeniably straight trajectory and flips seamlessly, offering the versatility needed for strategic shot shaping on any course. It's also built for touch shots and controlled approaches.
Stability
The Cicada 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 at the end. 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 | 7 | Fairway speed, manageable for most arms. |
| Glide | 6 | Huge glide that floats a long way with little effort. |
| Turn | -1 | A touch of high-speed turn to the right (RHBH) for a little extra distance. |
| Fade | 1 | Very little fade, so it finishes nearly straight. |
Flight Chart
Other Cicada Discs Available
Looking for a different plastic, stamp, or player edition? Here are the other Cicada listings in our shop.
| Product | Plastic | Flight Numbers |
|---|---|---|
| Big Z Cicada | Big Z | 7/6/-1/1 |
| Seasonal Mega-Glo Cicada | Mega-Glo | 7/6/-1/1 |
| X Line Cicada | X Line | 7/6/-1/1 |
| Z Cicada Colorshift Confetti Missy Gannon Victory | Z | 7/6/-1/1 |
| Z Line Cicada | Z | 7/6/-1/1 |
| Z Line Fly Dye Cicada | Z Fly Dye | 7/6/-1/1 |
| Z Lite Cicada | Z Lite | 7/6/-1/1 |
Discs That Pair Well With the Cicada
- Discraft ESP Athena (7/5/0/2): An overstable fairway driver for control in the wind.
- Discraft ESP Cigarra (7/6/-1/2): A stable fairway driver for controlled placement.
- Discraft ESP Passion (8/5/-1/1): An understable fairway driver for easy distance and turnovers.
- Discraft ESP Meteor (5/5/-3/1): An understable midrange for turnovers and easy straight flights.
FAQ
Is the Discraft Cicada good for beginners?
Yes. The Cicada's understable flight helps newer players get straight, easy distance.
Is the Discraft Cicada overstable?
No. The Cicada is stable-to-understable, rated 7/6/-1/1. Its turn makes it a better fit for turnovers and hyzer-flips than hard fades.
What's the difference between ESP and Z plastic?
ESP is opaque and swirled with a gummy-yet-firm, tacky grip. Z is harder, translucent, and glossy, with maximum durability that holds its original flight for years.
What disc is similar to the Discraft Cicada?
The Discraft Cigarra (7/6/-1/2) is a similar fairway driver with a little more fade.
How far does the Discraft Cicada fly?
With an average arm, expect roughly 310 feet. Distance depends heavily on your power and form, so stronger throwers will go farther and newer players shorter.
Description
The Discraft ESP Cicada fairway driver is a straight-flying, versatile fairway driver, molded in ESP plastic. It's built for players who love strategic shot shaping, and it's at its best on straight drives and seamless flips. If you're shopping for a dependable Cicada for your bag, this ESP run is a great place to start.
ESP Plastic
ESP is Discraft's premier opaque, swirled plastic. It balances a gummy-yet-firm, tacky grip with high durability, which makes it a favorite for all-around everyday play. Your Cicada in ESP will hold its flight well over time while giving you more grip than Discraft's harder Z plastic.
The Mold
The Cicada has an undeniably straight trajectory and flips seamlessly, offering the versatility needed for strategic shot shaping on any course. It's also built for touch shots and controlled approaches.
Stability
The Cicada 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 at the end. 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 | 7 | Fairway speed, manageable for most arms. |
| Glide | 6 | Huge glide that floats a long way with little effort. |
| Turn | -1 | A touch of high-speed turn to the right (RHBH) for a little extra distance. |
| Fade | 1 | Very little fade, so it finishes nearly straight. |
Flight Chart
Other Cicada Discs Available
Looking for a different plastic, stamp, or player edition? Here are the other Cicada listings in our shop.
| Product | Plastic | Flight Numbers |
|---|---|---|
| Big Z Cicada | Big Z | 7/6/-1/1 |
| Seasonal Mega-Glo Cicada | Mega-Glo | 7/6/-1/1 |
| X Line Cicada | X Line | 7/6/-1/1 |
| Z Cicada Colorshift Confetti Missy Gannon Victory | Z | 7/6/-1/1 |
| Z Line Cicada | Z | 7/6/-1/1 |
| Z Line Fly Dye Cicada | Z Fly Dye | 7/6/-1/1 |
| Z Lite Cicada | Z Lite | 7/6/-1/1 |
Discs That Pair Well With the Cicada
- Discraft ESP Athena (7/5/0/2): An overstable fairway driver for control in the wind.
- Discraft ESP Cigarra (7/6/-1/2): A stable fairway driver for controlled placement.
- Discraft ESP Passion (8/5/-1/1): An understable fairway driver for easy distance and turnovers.
- Discraft ESP Meteor (5/5/-3/1): An understable midrange for turnovers and easy straight flights.
FAQ
Is the Discraft Cicada good for beginners?
Yes. The Cicada's understable flight helps newer players get straight, easy distance.
Is the Discraft Cicada overstable?
No. The Cicada is stable-to-understable, rated 7/6/-1/1. Its turn makes it a better fit for turnovers and hyzer-flips than hard fades.
What's the difference between ESP and Z plastic?
ESP is opaque and swirled with a gummy-yet-firm, tacky grip. Z is harder, translucent, and glossy, with maximum durability that holds its original flight for years.
What disc is similar to the Discraft Cicada?
The Discraft Cigarra (7/6/-1/2) is a similar fairway driver with a little more fade.
How far does the Discraft Cicada fly?
With an average arm, expect roughly 310 feet. Distance depends heavily on your power and form, so stronger throwers will go farther and newer players shorter.