{"product_id":"discraft-ares","title":"Discraft Ares - First Run Pre-Order","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDiscraft Ares Flight Numbers: 12, 6, -1, 2\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a preorder item and will ship out as soon as we receive them. All other items purchased alongside this disc will ship together.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are ready to stop forcing your throws and start letting your disc do the heavy lifting downfield, the Discraft Ares is the exact upgrade your bag has been begging for. Slotted directly into our high-performance hub of premium \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/distance-drivers\" title=\"Disc Golf Distance Drivers Collection\"\u003edistance drivers\u003c\/a\u003e, this mold represents a new era of high-speed, max-glide performance. Developed as a marquee addition to the Paul McBeth lineup, the Discraft Ares bridges the gap between touch shot-shaping and aggressive, raw distance. Hit this disc with a committed flat or slight hyzer release, and watch it tap into its immense structural glide to handle tough fairway conditions and carry further down the center line than you ever thought possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlight Numbers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flight numbers of 12 | 6 | -1 | 2 point directly to a pure distance machine. With a massive glide rating of 6 and a subtle, manageable high-speed turn of -1, the Discraft Ares is engineered to stay airborne longer, executing beautiful, sweeping S-curves that maximize every ounce of power behind your throw.\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;\"\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; padding: 8px;\"\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; padding: 8px;\"\u003e-1\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 Discraft Ares delivers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElite 6-Glide Performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptional downfield float that keeps the disc pushing forward as it slows down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorkable High-Speed Turn:\u003c\/strong\u003e A gentle flip-up profile (-1) that allows for effortless tracking on long turnover or hyzer-flip lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControlled Low-Speed Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e A soft, predictable fade (2) that prevents the disc from dumping hard or skipping wildly away from your landing zone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt excels at:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMassive downwind bombs where you want to catch the air and ride a tailwind out of sight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-range hyzer-flips through wide fairway gaps that require a straight finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-velocity flex shots that need a long lateral panning stage before naturally correcting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe ESP Plastic and Shallow Rim Advantage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis First Run edition introduces Discraft's premium ESP plastic formulation to the mold. Physically, the Discraft Ares features a beautifully engineered, shallow rim configuration that eliminates the awkward deep-rim lag common in high-speed drivers, ensuring a clean, snappy release off the fingers. The ESP blend is legendary in the disc golf world for offering a visually stunning, swirled aesthetic paired with a tacky, premium grip that keeps your releases entirely consistent across cold mornings or hot, humid league nights. This resilient material handles course impacts beautifully, locking your disc into its ideal sweet-spot stability stage for a long lifetime of play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow the Ares Fits in the Discraft Lineup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVs the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/discraft-zeus\" title=\"Discraft Zeus Product Page\"\u003eDiscraft Zeus\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e While both drivers operate at high speed, the Discraft Ares adds a full point of glide (6 vs 5) and drops a point of fade (2 vs 3) compared to the Zeus, translating into a further-carrying, more workable flight path out of the box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVs the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/discraft-force\" title=\"Discraft Force Product Page\"\u003eDiscraft Force\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Force is a pure, overstable headwind fighter meant for heavy raw power, whereas the Discraft Ares is a much more accessible, glide-heavy workhorse meant for maximizing distance and shaping lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVs the Innova Star Destroyer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compared to a traditional Innova Star Destroyer, the Discraft Ares offers significantly more effortless downfield glide and a milder finishing fade, making it far more manageable for intermediate arms looking to maximize their distance potential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscraft Ares Release Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlight Numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Speed 12 | Glide 6 | Turn -1 | Fade 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisc Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stable Distance Driver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlastic Blends:\u003c\/strong\u003e ESP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions About the Discraft Ares\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes the flight numbers of the Discraft Ares unique?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith an elite flight configuration of 12 | 6 | -1 | 2, the Discraft Ares is a rare distance driver that maximizes forward progress through high glide rather than raw overstability. Its rating ensures that the disc stays aloft longer, making it an incredible weapon for distance optimization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Discraft Ares suitable for intermediate disc golfers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, absolutely. Because the Ares features a massive 6 glide and a mild 2 fade, it is far more forgiving for developing arm speeds than traditional overstable drivers. Intermediate players will find it much easier to keep straight down the fairway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the Ares handle tailwinds and headwinds?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Discraft Ares is an elite downwind performer. Its high glide and smooth high-speed turn enable it to catch tailwinds perfectly and stay airborne. However, into a heavy, stiff headwind, it may turn over more aggressively, making an overstable driver like the Force a better choice for those specific conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between the Ares and the Zeus?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Discraft Ares offers extra glide and a gentler finish compared to the Zeus. Where the Zeus will hook up and dump hard into a skip at the end of its flight, the Ares continues to push forward aggressively, sliding out on a much straighter, cleaner trajectory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReady to upgrade your long-range arsenal with the absolute latest pro-tier gear? Browse our complete \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/discraft-discs\" title=\"Discraft Discs Collection\"\u003eDiscraft Discs Collection\u003c\/a\u003e or explore our full lineup of high-velocity \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/distance-drivers\" title=\"Disc Golf Distance Drivers Collection\"\u003eDistance Drivers\u003c\/a\u003e today to find your perfect bag setup.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Discraft","offers":[{"title":"Pre-Order","offer_id":48963527180530,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/6578\/9426\/files\/unnamed_2_b9d73a90-b07d-45fe-b9b3-dcef077f6f0d.png?v=1781880048","url":"https:\/\/armorydiscgolf.com\/products\/discraft-ares","provider":"Armory Disc Golf Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}