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[Discmania] new md3
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DiscyBusiness
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The MD3 and Roc3 have very similar flights in my opinion. If there's a difference in stability then it's negligible. Granted I'm working from memory and haven't thrown any of my Roc3's in a couple years.
Lurp Nuts
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Roc3s have significantly more high speed stability, especially in plastics like glow and metal flake.
ArtemisClydFr0g
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I just don't like the bead on the Roc3, so they flew more OS for me because I didn't get quite as clean a release on them. Or at least that's what I'm telling myself!
ArtemisClydFr0g
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They seem about the same to me.
seedlings
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Has anyone thrown the new Italian plastic MD3? Can you compare it to some other mids? I haven't thrown an MD3 of any kind.
distant_crab
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I've thrown the prototype C-line (177g). Flies pretty similar to my Emac truth. I'ts a little deeper and has a pretty flat top. I like it best for forehand tunnel shots and backhand baby hyzer flips. Not the best choice for a headwind. Fade is ~1.5 ish.
robdeforge
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the new md3 looks to have flight numbers of 5 5 0 1 vs 5 5 0 2 for the majority of innova produced md3s (I believe the original numbers were 5 5 0 3 but that was before my time throwing them)
the original eagle color glow md3 kicked buzzzes out of my bag. a little more stability IMO, but just a bit. I have a color glow chariot on the way from infinite to see how similar that is
fishballer06
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Flights numbers mean nothing.
Look at the P2. 2301 forever. Then the final Innova run was 2302. Now it's back to 2301. And they all fly exactly the same.
robdeforge
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I get what you mean, but they mean a little bit more than nothing IMO. they adjusted from the original 5 5 0 3 to 5 5 0 2 because they felt that was more accurate, so I presume if they changed it to 5 5 0 1 they feel THAT is more accurate. but I like 65% agree with you and am not going to refrain from purchasing them because they changed the flight numbers. will definitely buy one or two to see how they compare!
seedlings
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After all, it is the 'Innova Flight Rating System'.
robdeforge
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seedlings
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I will be curious to see the MD3 wing compared to the L64 Trust, because they fly like the same disc.
soothsayer
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Its funny that this was being discussed even back in 2018...
feelinlucky
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I have both and they are practically identical except of course the md3 has the microbead, but wing shape is spot on. I just wish the new md3 was a bit flatter for my grip.
seedlings
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Excellent report. I'll have both soon.
oldmandiscer
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I felt a new MD3 yesterday. The Trust I think is a hair shallower feeling which just feels better to me. So I passed on trying it out. The wing shape is definitely similar though, felt good, nice plastic.
adventurous penguin
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I picked up two of the new MD3's two days ago and have been throwing one of them in field practice. I adore this new plastic blend. With my eyes closed I can't tell the difference between it and Kastaplast's K1. Same level of grip, stiffness, flex, and as far as I can tell, durability. I threw one into a rock wall from 15' with all the power I could muster (~475'-500' when I throw that hard with my distance drivers) and it barely shows it. There's two small impact marks and I can barely feel where it hit the wall. No change in flight after that one hit at all.
I'd say that the flight number change is a little innacurate, but is close. I get a bit more fade, maybe 5,4,0,2. Kinda reminds me of a fresh, max weight envy in that it has extreme resistance to turn, but a reliable, penetrating finish. In fact it flies exactly like what I imagine a 5 speed envy would fly like. I've thrown it up to 350' and seen zero turn, and minimal fade at that power. Powered down the fade is a bit more noticable, and the disc is still incredibly workable. It's a perfect slightly more stable compliment to the couple of buzzz's in my bag.
The one I've been throwing has a bit more shoulder and dome than the other I got (which is board flat), and definitely is less comfortable for a FH grip. I'll throw them both side by side soon and report if the dome has any effect on flight.
I'd say that the flight number change is a little innacurate, but is close. I get a bit more fade, maybe 5,4,0,2. Kinda reminds me of a fresh, max weight envy in that it has extreme resistance to turn, but a reliable, penetrating finish. In fact it flies exactly like what I imagine a 5 speed envy would fly like. I've thrown it up to 350' and seen zero turn, and minimal fade at that power. Powered down the fade is a bit more noticable, and the disc is still incredibly workable. It's a perfect slightly more stable compliment to the couple of buzzz's in my bag.
The one I've been throwing has a bit more shoulder and dome than the other I got (which is board flat), and definitely is less comfortable for a FH grip. I'll throw them both side by side soon and report if the dome has any effect on flight.
gammaxgoblin
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Innovated by Innova, molded with Lat64 technology....stamped by Discmania =)
