Give your distance line room to unfold.
The Discraft Z Scorch is a glide-rich distance driver for players who want workable turn followed by a finishing fade. Its 11 / 6 / -2 / 2 flight numbers make it an option for sweeping S-curves and hyzer-flip lines when you can supply the speed and clean release to bring that turn into play.
Rather than asking you to force an overstable driver down the fairway, the Scorch offers a more shapeable distance flight. Give it an open lane, choose your starting angle, and learn how its combination of turn and glide responds to your power.
Turn, carry, then finish
For players with suitable arm speed, a flat release can produce a turning flight before the disc works back toward its normal fade direction. Start it on hyzer to explore a flip-up line, adjusting the angle to your own throw rather than expecting the flight numbers to do the work automatically.
At lower speeds, the Scorch may show less turn and finish earlier. Stronger throwers may see more movement and need additional hyzer or space. It is a distance driver, so newer players still learning clean releases may find a slower fairway driver easier to control.
- Open distance shots: Allow space for a turning flight and finishing fade.
- Hyzer flips: Explore a rising-to-flat line with the right combination of angle and speed.
- S-curves: Shape both phases of the flight instead of relying only on a hard finish.
- Glide-focused drives: Use controlled height and power to make the carry useful.
Firm Z plastic for repeated rounds
Z plastic gives this Scorch a firm feel and excellent durability. It is a practical choice for a driver you plan to throw regularly while building familiarity with its angles and distance potential.
Choose it if a firm premium-plastic feel suits your grip. Individual discs, weights, and wear can affect flight, so get to know this version rather than assuming every Scorch blend will respond identically.
A driver for shaping, not forcing
You step onto a tee with a broad fairway and room to work a full flight. Instead of aiming an overstable disc wide and trying to overpower it, you set a controlled starting angle with the Scorch and use the available space for turn, glide, and finish.
It fits best when you already have enough speed for distance drivers and want a more workable option in that slot. Keep a more overstable driver available for shots demanding stronger resistance to turn, particularly in a headwind. Wind direction, release angle, and power all change how much movement you see.
Flight numbers & specifications
- Speed: 11
- Glide: 6
- Turn: -2
- Fade: 2
- Discraft stability rating: 0.5
- Brand: Discraft
- Mold: Scorch
- Plastic: Z
- Disc type: Distance driver
Select your preferred color and weight option. Actual flight varies with throwing speed, release angle, wind, weight, and wear.