Lightning MX-1 – Flight Chart
Overview
The Lightning MX-1 is a legacy Lightning driver most often reported around flight numbers 9 | 4 | -2 | 3. In Lightning’s Sure Grip plastic with inner-rim grip rings, the MX-1 is designed for workable distance lines with notable high-speed turn and a dependable fade. Limited review data suggests it can be touchy at higher power, with some players reporting turn that can progress into rollers if overthrown.
Beginner-Friendly Flight Path Notes
At lower arm speeds, expect easy turn and moderate glide. Newer players may see gentle hyzer-flip flights that finish with a modest fade. Heavier weights can add stability if the disc feels too flippy.
Flight Chart Insights for Intermediate Throwers
With typical league power, many will see a controllable flight path: a small hyzer release can flip to flat, ride straight with -2 turn, and finish on a workable fade. Angle and nose control matter to avoid unintended turn-and-burns.
Flight Numbers in Practice for Advanced Arms
Power throwers may need purposeful hyzer angles and clean nose-down releases. Pushed flat at full power, available reports indicate the MX-1 can turn significantly before the fade engages. Use weight and plastic stiffness to fine-tune stability.
Forehand and Utility Lines
On short-to-medium forehands, the grip rings aid feel, but the high-speed turn means you’ll want deliberate hyzer releases and controlled power. For utility, touch rollers are accessible given the understable high-speed phase.
Use our interactive Flight Chart below to preview how the MX-1’s flight path responds to your arm speed, release angle, and throwing style (backhand/forehand). Adjust the settings to approximate your throw.
Lightning MX-1
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Try the Lightning MX-1
If you’re seeking a workable driver with turn for shaping lines—hyzer flips, turnovers, and touch rollers—the MX-1 can cover those shots with the right angles.
Puttheads Notes
- Flight Numbers (reported): 9 | 4 | -2 | 3
- Stability Profile: Understable high-speed phase with a finishing fade; touch-sensitive at higher power.
- Plastics Seen: Lightning Sure Grip (review mentions durability beating in quickly); inner-rim grip rings for feel.
- Best Uses: Hyzer-flip drives, controlled turnovers, touch forehands, and intentional rollers.
- Data Scope: Summary above reflects limited public review data; additional field reports may refine flight numbers and power thresholds.
