Drift

Streamline Drift Flight Chart & Numbers

The Streamline Drift is a control fairway driver with flight numbers of 7 | 5 | -2 | 1. It’s a glidey, slightly understable driver that handles straight shots, gentle turnovers, and hyzer-flip lines. With a modest rim width and workable stability, the Drift suits newer players building form and experienced golfers who want a precise shaping tool in the fairway slot.

Drift Flight Path for Beginners

For newer players, the Drift plays like a straight-to-understable fairway. Thrown flat at moderate power, expect a gentle turn to the right (RHBH) followed by a mild, forward fade. It helps players:

• Learn smooth, full throws without forcing the disc
• Get extra distance from the high glide
• Shape controlled turnovers instead of harsh fades

At lower arm speeds, the Drift’s flight path is very forgiving and confidence-building off the tee.

Fairway Driver Flight Chart for Intermediate Players

Intermediate throwers will see the Drift as a workable control driver. With clean form, a flat release produces a hyzer-flip to straight flight with a gentle, predictable finish. Its understable high-speed turn and subtle low-speed fade make it ideal for:

• Hyzer-flip tunnel shots that stay on line
• Late-turn fairway lines in the woods
• Controlled distance shots without needing max power

The Drift’s flight path here is all about glide, straight carry, and controllable drift rather than aggressive fade.

Flight Numbers in the Hands of Advanced Golfers

Advanced players can lean into the 7 | 5 | -2 | 1 flight numbers for finesse shot shaping. With higher power, the Drift will turn more noticeably, making it a great option for technical fairway work. Expect:

• Long turnovers that hold right and settle softly (RHBH)
• Touch hyzer-flips that stay neutral and glide down the fairway
• Angle-dependent flights that reward clean form and nose control

Thrown hard and flat into a headwind, it can over-turn, so angle management is key for power arms.

Forehand Lines and Controlled Turnovers

While not a beefy forehand disc, the Drift can work well for touch sidearms. Its modest rim and workable understability make it comfortable for controlled flicks rather than power forehands.

• Touch forehand hyzer-flips that ride straight
• Soft turnover forehands that gently pan right (RHFH)
• Escapes and placement shots where you need shape over sheer stability

Use the interactive Flight Chart below to see how the Streamline Drift’s flight path changes with different arm speeds, release angles, and throwing styles—backhand, forehand, left-handed, or right-handed.

Try the Streamline Drift

If you’re looking for a fairway driver that glides, drifts, and shapes lines instead of just dumping out, the Drift is a strong candidate. It bridges the gap between straight control and understable shot-shaping for a wide range of players.

Puttheads Notes

• Flight Numbers: 7 | 5 | -2 | 1
• Stability: Stable-to-understable fairway driver with high glide
• Feel: Single-mold, premium plastic with a modest rim for easy grip
• Typical Lines: Hyzer-flips, gentle turnovers, and straight fairway shots with soft fade
• Best For: Beginners needing a friendly first fairway and experienced players who like a glidey shaping driver

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