Keep the personality. Work the angle.
The Discraft Thrasher Funky Ben Askren Distance Driver brings a named edition to a disc with plenty of movement to explore. Underneath the Funky Ben Askren identity is a high-speed, understable distance-driver profile, giving you a reason to take it beyond the collection and out to an open fairway.
Its 12 / 5 / -3 / 2 flight numbers point toward substantial turn, glide, and a finishing fade. If your distance lineup mostly fights turn, this Thrasher offers a contrasting flight to learn rather than another version of the same hard-finishing shot.
Let the release shape the route
For players with enough throwing speed, hyzer flips, broad shaping drives, and turnover lines are useful starting points. Begin on a controlled hyzer angle and learn how much the disc rises toward flat. A flatter release or more power can bring out additional turn, so leave room while you find the combination that works.
Picture a fairway with space to drift before the landing. Instead of forcing a more overstable driver into a turning route, practice letting the Thrasher's movement do part of the work. Whether it fades back or keeps turning depends on your release, speed, and conditions.
Z Jawbreaker: keep the blend distinct
This listing identifies the plastic as Z Jawbreaker. Its Z-family connection brings a durability-focused background to the choice, while the edition gives it a distinct place in the Thrasher lineup.
Do not mistake that name for standard base Jawbreaker or assume it is Jawbreaker Z FLX. Exact grip, flex, and run-specific flight differences are not specified here. Choose this version for its stated blend and Funky Ben Askren identity, rather than an unverified promise that it is softer, tackier, or more stable than another Thrasher.
A different kind of distance option
This is worth considering when you want turning movement alongside straighter or more overstable drivers. It is not the first assignment for a shot demanding maximum resistance to turn, and speed 12 still calls for enough throwing speed to develop the flight.
Start in calm conditions with a generous landing area. Headwinds can bring out more turn, while lower-power throws may fade earlier. Find a repeatable line first, then let this edition earn its place through the shots you actually use.
- Brand: Discraft
- Mold: Thrasher
- Edition: Funky Ben Askren
- Plastic: Z Jawbreaker
- Disc type: Distance Driver
- Flight numbers: Speed 12 / Glide 5 / Turn -3 / Fade 2
Select your preferred listed color, foil, and weight. Actual flight depends on throwing speed, release angle, wind, weight, and wear.