Discraft Eclipse Review – 5 Powerful Reasons to Try It Now
The Discraft Eclipse is a super-stable long-distance driver known for its straight flight path, excellent glide, and minimal fade at the end of its flight. Discraft rates it with a stability of 0, making it one of the best options for players who want precision and control.
1. Straight and Predictable Flight
When it comes to straight-flying drivers, the Discraft Eclipse stands out. If thrown at an anhyzer angle, it curves right and sometimes doesn’t fade back at all. This makes it ideal for navigating tight fairways or shaping controlled anhyzer shots.
Great for Beginners and Backhand Players
The Eclipse’s stability and predictable flight pattern make it perfect for beginner disc golfers. Players who prefer backhand throws will appreciate how forgiving and consistent it is. It’s also a smart choice for those who only want to carry one disc per round.
3. Affordable and Accessible
The Discraft Eclipse is available exclusively in Pro-D plastic, Discraft’s most affordable blend. While not as durable as premium plastics, it provides great grip and flexibility at a low cost—perfect for new players who don’t want to overspend on their first discs.
4. Understand the Durability Factor
It’s important to note that Pro-D plastic tends to wear quickly, especially after hard impacts. For example, after hitting a concrete building on one of my first throws, my disc developed a large gash that made it noticeably more understable. Still, for its price, the Eclipse remains a solid investment for practice and learning.
5. Not Ideal for Forehand Throws
While the Eclipse performs well for backhand shots, it struggles in forehand throws due to its narrow wing length. In distance tests, many forehand throws didn’t exceed 200 feet. So, if you primarily throw forehand, you may want to explore other Discraft models like the Discraft Buzzz or Discraft Undertaker.
The Eclipse is only available in PRO D plastic, Discraft’s lowest grade. My experience with this disc might be a little skewed because I hit a concrete building on one of my first throws actually on a course with this disc (it was on a slow anhyzer throw, didn’t really have much speed at all) and it made a big gash in the side. From my experience, big disc gashes make discs more understable.
Not only does this disc come in one of the less durable plastics, but the thin rim edge on the Eclipse likely also contributes to its quick wear.
Of course the nice thing about Pro-D plastic is that it’s cheap.
Have you or do you throw the Discraft Eclipse? How would you rate this disc, and what do you like/dislike about it?
I really like using this disc because I get a great drift to the right. But like the author states, these get banged up so quickly! Does anybody recommend a disc that behaves the same way but made from a tougher plastic?
-Will
This is one of my favourite discs of all time. Yes, dx plastic wears out fast, but it’s cheap, so you can always buy more. Another great under used disc is the Aero, which I managed to get in Champion plastic a while back and is incredibly durable. It’s probably a straighter flyer than the Eclipse, but slower and with more glide.