Introducing Mid-Range Discs from Element Discs
ELEMENT DISCS is one of the newer boutique or “craft disc” makers in the market. They kicked off their brand with a pair of really nice putters in the Iridium and the Plutonium. The discs are manufactured at the Gateway plant, so the plastics are in the same vein as Gateway’s usual quality and feel.
Now Element Discs has unleashed a line of mid-range discs ranging from understable to overstable. Let’s take a quick look at the three main mid-range discs that are now available.
One of the first things that a player will notice as they pick up the Lithium, as well as the Radium, is that there are no sharp edges on the inside rim. The inside rim is very smooth where the rim meets the bottom of the flight plate. It is also very smooth on the edge of the rim where it slides off the fingers upon release. This makes the grip very comfortable, and the somewhat shallow rim also works well for smaller hands. The Lithium can fly as straight as an arrow when thrown flat and low, landing right on target within that 100-200 foot range. When thrown harder, it pulls to the understable side. When thrown higher, it has a gentle fade. All in all, the Lithium flies exactly as you’d hope with a mid-range aimed at pinpoint accuracy. The player is in complete control of that flight. Nothing about the disc’s characteristics get in the way. It would be comparable to a Buzzz or perhaps a Buzzz SS and is highly recommended for newer players. Even younger players shouldn’t have much trouble with the Lithium.
Just like the Lithium, the Radium’s inner rim is very smooth. There is a very slight bead on the rim. It is slightly more overstable than the Lithium, so it fades more quickly to the natural fade side, though it is by no means a “beefy” disc. It can be thrown with finesse and great accuracy. The speed rating on the Radium is higher than the Lithium, making it almost a fairyway driver hybrid. It can be thrown with more power without turning into an instant roller, and it can fly a respectable distance. It would also work wonderfully for newer players, but also offers itself as a workhorse mid-range / fairway driver for more experienced players, since it is stable enough to throw with more power. The one downside when throwing it with more power is that the smooth inner rim can cause the disc to slip off the fingers earlier than intended. That smooth comfort can come with a price if you have larger hands.
The Uranium is the beefy, overstable entry into Element’s line of mid-range discs, and it certainly doesn’t take that role lightly. Though rated with a Turn: 0 / Fade 2, this disc certainly flew as if it was even more overstable than advertised. A backhand thrower will have to know that this disc will begin its turn earlier than expected. But forehand throwers will likely find this a very fun disc to throw. The inside rim is not at all like the Lithium and Radium. It is steep, flat, and sharp on the inside, making it more friendly to the finger placement for a forehand thrower, and the disc flies straighter for longer distance when flicked. The Uranium has a very similar feel to the very popular Harp by Westside, but as a mid-range, is built for more distance than the Harp. Still, players who use a Harp would probably find themselves very much at home with a Uranium.
Once again, concerning the plastic blends offered by Element Discs, they are from the Gateway factory, so the Terra plastics are the Soft blends from Gateway, and though they feel really nice and have great grip, they can be softer and are more easily dinged when they hit hard objects. The Hydra plastic is equivalent to Gateway’s Evolution plastic, and is the more premium, durable blend, though a little more slick with less grip.
Element Discs is steadily building a fun arsenal of discs, and we look forward to seeing what they come up with in the fairway and distance driver range. So far, so good.
Would love to throw the radium! Looks like an awesome disc.
Uranium
That uranium looks amazing. I love that is a little beefer as that is my preferred style in a mid range. I am excited to see the smooth inner rim.
I would love to give the radium a try I’ve been looking to bridge the gap between fairway and mid.
Since I’m a beefy player, I’d favor the beefy Uranium.
I want to throw the Uranium. I’d like to try a different midrange!
All of these discs seem great honestly! If I had to pick one to win though, it would be the lithium. I’ve never really had a mid range that truly felt comfortable for me, and this seems like it might just be what I need to work with my small hands haha
Big fan of Gateway and the periodic table, so these are great! Would love to check out that new Lithium…
The uranium looks like a nice beefy flier. Would love to give her a try for sure!
Uranium
Uranium
I’d like to win the Uranium. That sounds like a pretty cool disc go me. Love me some overstable driving putters.
The uranium would definitely for my throwing style.
I was sold on the Uranium right up until it was compared to the Harp. As a 95% forehand guy this was right up my alley but the Harp is not the best forehand disc for me. Being that I’m always up to improving my game and I’d really like to work more on my backhand I would like to try the Lithium. It sounds like a good disc for a beginning backhander.
I would throw the Lithium as I love point and shoot discs.
I think the radium sounds nicei like workhorse mids
Uranium,
I WANT TO TRY THE LITHIUM. LIKE NO SHARP LIP ON THE INSIDE!!
The Iridum sounds nice. Anything “buzz”-like has my attention. Especially if it’s better at shorter ranges rather than longer.
Radium. Curious to find out how that rims feels.
Ive tried all the other Element discs thus far…Radium looks really fun to throw!
The radium seems right up my alley! I’ve been looking for a straight-flying mid with predictable fade.
Would love the Radium!!
I would like to try out the radium
I would live to throw a radium
I NEED that Beefy Uranium please…Purty please!!
Pretty cool! That Uranium stamp is sweet. I’d take that one.
URANIUM all the way. My harp can use a big brother!
I would love throwing the lithium. It sounds like an awesome disc with very controlable accuracy!
That Uranium sounds right up my alley!
I’d love to try out that Radium!
Would love to throw them all. Maybe the Radium first.
I would like to try all three, but a “Harp”with distance would be great. Uranium.
Would love to try out the lithium
The uranium looks like it could find a spot in my bag.
The radium is the perfect build for difficult approach shots..I believe that you need a disc that can get you out of trouble quick and reliable.. The radiam fits the bill.
I would love the lithium a understable mid could fill a lot of hole in most bags.
The Uranium sounds amazing in Hydra plastic.
I would like to try the lithium, since I haven’t been playing that long and I’m still working on my distance.
I would like to try the radium as a mid/fairway type disc.
Radium sounds like the disc I’ve been looking for.
i would like to try a Uranium
Be nice to try the uranium!
I’d love to try the Radium