The Discraft ESP Athena is a control-focused fairway driver from Paul McBeth’s lineup, built for shots where placement matters more than maximum distance. Its 7 / 5 / 0 / 2 flight ratings pair a straight-driving character with a reliable finishing fade.
Control the landing zone
Reach for the Athena when you want to work a fairway with a deliberate finish rather than chase a full-power distance line. At the right throwing speed, it offers forward carry before fading as it slows. Lower-power players should expect an earlier, more pronounced finish rather than an effortless straight flight.
- Placement drives: A useful option when reaching the right landing area matters more than throwing farther.
- Controlled hyzers: Shape a finishing line with your release angle and leave room for the fade.
- Fairway progression: Consider it when you can throw midranges consistently and want a driver with a defined finish.
Why ESP plastic?
ESP combines a tacky grip with a durable feel, giving you a grippy alternative to a different plastic version of the same mold. This listing is for the ESP Athena. Plastic feel is part of the buying choice, not a guarantee that every disc or run will fly identically.
Picture a tee shot where the next approach depends on staying in position. Choose your line, allow space for the finish, and make a smooth, committed throw. That placement-first role is where the Athena earns a spot alongside faster distance drivers.
Flight numbers & disc details
- Speed: 7
- Glide: 5
- Turn: 0
- Fade: 2
- Manufacturer: Discraft
- Mold: Athena
- Plastic: ESP
- Disc type: Fairway Driver
Choose the listed color, foil, and weight option. Flight varies with throwing speed, release angle, wind, weight, and wear.