Trade the forced throw for a fuller flight.
The Discraft ESP Scorch is a workable distance driver that combines smooth turn, generous glide, and a finishing fade. With 11 / 6 / -2 / 2 flight numbers, it gives players with suitable speed an option for shaping long S-curves and hyzer-flip lines instead of relying only on an overstable finish.
This standard ESP version pairs that flight with a tacky grip and durable construction. Choose it when you want a premium-plastic driver that feels secure in your hand and gives you room to develop a distance line.
Use the turn, manage the finish
At the right speed, the Scorch can turn during the faster part of its flight, carry forward, then work back toward its normal fade direction. A hyzer release gives you another option: explore the starting angle that lets your disc rise toward flat and glide down the fairway.
How much movement you see depends on your throw. Lower-speed releases may fade sooner without showing much turn. Stronger throwers may need more hyzer and more lateral space. Learn those differences before expecting a tight fairway to accommodate the whole flight.
- S-curve drives: Use an open lane for turn, carry, and finishing fade.
- Hyzer flips: Match release angle to your power for a workable flip-up flight.
- Long turning lines: Experienced players can explore added turn with enough height and room.
- Glide-focused distance: Prioritize a clean release over trying to force an overstable disc farther.
ESP grip for the distance slot
ESP offers a tacky grip with durable construction, a useful combination for a driver that sees regular tee-shot duty. The grip is a reason to choose this version, not a guarantee that every release or weather condition will produce the same result.
This is standard ESP, rather than ESP FLX or Recycled ESP. Pick the plastic feel you prefer and get familiar with your individual disc; matching flight numbers do not mean every blend or run flies identically.
Who should make room for it?
You arrive at a longer hole with space to use both sides of a distance flight. Instead of forcing a hard-fading driver, you set a measured hyzer angle and give the Scorch room to turn, carry, and finish. That shot-shaping freedom is its main appeal.
It is a useful step for players already comfortable generating distance-driver speed and looking for more workable turn. Newer players building technique may get easier control from a slower fairway driver. Keep a more overstable option available for stronger headwinds and shots where resisting turn matters more than shaping it.
Flight numbers & specifications
- Speed: 11
- Glide: 6
- Turn: -2
- Fade: 2
- Discraft stability rating: 0.5
- Brand: Discraft
- Mold: Scorch
- Plastic: ESP
- Disc type: Distance driver
Select your preferred color and weight option. Actual flight varies with throwing speed, release angle, wind, weight, and wear.