{"title":"Thought Space Athletics Machina","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Complete Thought Space Athletics Machina Collection Hub\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Machina is a control driver from Thought Space Athletics, manufactured in collaboration with Discraft. It's a nice hybrid crossover between a fairway and a distance driver, able to handle the torque from power throwers without too much end fade. This hub has every Machina we stock. Shop more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fairway-drivers\" title=\"Disc Golf Fairway Drivers Collection\"\u003eDisc Golf Fairway Drivers Collection\u003c\/a\u003e or browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/thought-space\" title=\"Thought Space Athletics Discs Collection\"\u003eThought Space Athletics Discs Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMachina Flight Numbers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 15px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; padding: 8px;\"\u003eSpeed\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; padding: 8px;\"\u003eGlide\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; padding: 8px;\"\u003eTurn\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; padding: 8px;\"\u003eFade\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; padding: 8px;\"\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; padding: 8px;\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; padding: 8px;\"\u003e0\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; padding: 8px;\"\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpeed 9 gives you more reach than a typical fairway driver, the 0 turn keeps it from turning over and the 2 fade gives it a steady finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMachina Plastics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/thought-space-athletics-vex-machina\" title=\"Thought Space Athletics Vex Machina Product Page\"\u003eThought Space Athletics Vex Machina\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium translucent Vex plastic, made with Discraft. Grippy, durable and firm, a lot like Z Line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow the Machina Fits in Your Bag\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReach for the Machina on long, straight fairway drives, controlled hyzer lines and tee shots where other fairway drivers turn over. For a slower control driver with a stronger fade, try the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/thought-space-athletics-ethos-votum\" title=\"Thought Space Athletics Ethos Votum Product Page\"\u003eThought Space Athletics Ethos Votum\u003c\/a\u003e. For a little more speed and glide, grab the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/thought-space-ethos-construct\" title=\"Thought Space Athletics Ethos Construct Product Page\"\u003eThought Space Athletics Ethos Construct\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions About the Thought Space Athletics Machina\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of disc is the Machina?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Machina is a 9 | 5 | 0 | 2 control driver from Thought Space Athletics, made with Discraft. It's a hybrid between a fairway and a distance driver built for straight, controlled lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho should throw the Machina?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers who want a fairway driver with more reach that won't turn over. Power throwers will like that it handles torque, and intermediate players will get a straight flight with a steady finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich plastics does the Machina come in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first run is in Vex, Thought Space Athletics' premium translucent plastic that feels a lot like Discraft's Z Line. As new plastics come out, you'll find them here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrowse our live inventory below to pick your exact weight, color and plastic, or explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/thought-space\" title=\"Thought Space Athletics Discs Collection\"\u003eThought Space Athletics Discs Collection\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fairway-drivers\" title=\"Disc Golf Fairway Drivers Collection\"\u003eDisc Golf Fairway Drivers Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@graph\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"CollectionPage\",\n      \"@id\": \"\/collections\/thought-space-athletics-machina#collection\",\n      \"name\": \"The Complete Thought Space Athletics Machina Collection Hub\",\n      \"description\": \"Shop the Thought Space Athletics Machina, a 9 | 5 | 0 | 2 control driver made with Discraft. 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Power throwers will like that it handles torque, and intermediate players will get a straight flight with a steady finish.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Which plastics does the Machina come in?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"The first run is in Vex, Thought Space Athletics' premium translucent plastic that feels a lot like Discraft's Z Line. As new plastics come out, you'll find them here.\"\n          }\n        }\n      ]\n    }\n  ]\n}\n\u003c\/script\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"thought-space-athletics-vex-machina","title":"Thought Space Athletics Vex Machina","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThought Space Athletics Vex Machina 9 | 5 | 0 | 2\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThought Space Athletics is excited to introduce the Machina control driver in Vex plastic, manufactured in collaboration with Discraft. It's a nice hybrid crossover between a fairway and a distance driver, and it handles the torque from power throwers without too much end fade. Find every Machina we stock in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/thought-space-athletics-machina\" title=\"Thought Space Athletics Machina Collection Hub\"\u003eThought Space Athletics Machina Collection Hub\u003c\/a\u003e, or check out the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fairway-drivers\" title=\"Disc Golf Fairway Drivers Collection\"\u003efairway drivers collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlight Numbers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Machina is a 9 | 5 | 0 | 2. Speed 9 gives you more reach than a typical fairway driver, the 5 glide keeps it in the air, the 0 turn means it holds its line instead of turning over, and the 2 fade gives it a steady, controlled finish that doesn't dump out at the end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 15px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; padding: 8px;\"\u003eSpeed\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; padding: 8px;\"\u003eGlide\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; padding: 8px;\"\u003eTurn\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; padding: 8px;\"\u003eFade\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; padding: 8px;\"\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; padding: 8px;\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; padding: 8px;\"\u003e0\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; padding: 8px;\"\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Machina delivers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHolds Its Line:\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles the torque from power throwers and stays on the line you put it on through the middle of the flight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtra Reach:\u003c\/strong\u003e Speed 9 with 5 glide gets you more distance than a slower fairway driver without giving up control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteady Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e It finishes with a controlled fade that doesn't dump out at the end, so it lands where you aimed it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt excels at:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLong, straight fairway drives through tight gaps\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eControlled hyzer lines that need to hold their angle\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTee shots for players who turn over most fairway drivers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHeadwind shots where you need a disc that won't flip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Vex Plastic Advantage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVex is Thought Space Athletics' premium translucent plastic, made in collaboration with Discraft. It feels a lot like Discraft's Z Line: grippy, durable and firm, with a clean release off the hand. It comes in bright colors with swirls, sparkle and shimmer, and it holds its flight for a long time without getting too beat up, so the Machina you bag this season flies about the same next season. The PDGA approved the Machina on September 28, 2026. It measures 21.1 cm across and 1.9 cm tall, with a 1.2 cm rim depth and a 1.8 cm rim width, so the rim isn't too wide and it fits comfortably in most hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow the Machina Fits in the Thought Space Athletics Lineup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVs the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/thought-space-athletics-ethos-votum\" title=\"Thought Space Athletics Ethos Votum Product Page\"\u003eThought Space Athletics Ethos Votum\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Votum (7 | 5 | 0 | 3) is slower with a stronger fade. The Machina is the faster take on the Votum, perfect for longer fairway shots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVs the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/thought-space-ethos-construct\" title=\"Thought Space Athletics Ethos Construct Product Page\"\u003eThought Space Athletics Ethos Construct\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Construct (10 | 6 | -1 | 2) is a little faster and glidier with some turn. The Machina excels in straight, controlled lines that don't turn over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVs the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/thought-space-athletics-omen\" title=\"Thought Space Athletics Omen Product Page\"\u003eThought Space Athletics Omen\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Omen (9 | 4 | 0 | 4) is the same speed but a lot more overstable with a hard fade. Grab the Omen for wind and forehands and the Machina for straight lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVs the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/thought-space-athletics-persona\" title=\"Thought Space Athletics Vex Persona Product Page\"\u003eThought Space Athletics Vex Persona\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Persona (8 | 5 | -3 | 1) is an understable fairway driver for turnovers and easy distance. The Machina is the stable option.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVs the Innova Teebird3:\u003c\/strong\u003e Both are stable control drivers. The Machina is a touch faster with a little more glide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThought Space Athletics Machina Release Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlight Numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Speed 9 | Glide 5 | Turn 0 | Fade 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisc Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stable Control Driver\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlastic Blends:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vex\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 13, 2026 at noon Eastern (11 AM Central)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions About the Thought Space Athletics Machina\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Machina a fairway driver or a distance driver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt sits right between them. At speed 9 it's faster than most fairway drivers, but it's built for control, not max distance. Think of it as a fairway driver that gives you a little more reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan power throwers turn the Machina over?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot easily. The Machina is built to handle torque from power throwers, so it holds its line through the middle of the flight instead of turning over. It still doesn't fade too hard at the end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the Machina compare to the Votum?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Machina is a faster take on the Votum. You get the same kind of controlled flight, with more speed for longer fairway shots and a little less fade at the end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Vex plastic feel like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVex is Thought Space Athletics' premium translucent plastic, made with Discraft. It feels a lot like Discraft's Z Line: grippy, durable and firm, and it holds its flight for a long time without getting too beat up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLooking for a different variation? Explore our completely updated \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/thought-space-athletics-machina\" title=\"Thought Space Athletics Machina Collection Hub\"\u003eThought Space Athletics Machina Collection Hub\u003c\/a\u003e or stock your starting bag lineup by browsing the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/thought-space\" title=\"Thought Space Athletics Discs Collection\"\u003eThought Space Athletics Discs Collection\u003c\/a\u003e today to pick your exact disc!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@graph\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n      \"@id\": \"\/products\/thought-space-athletics-vex-machina#faq\",\n      \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Is the Machina a fairway driver or a distance driver?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"It sits right between them. 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