MD2 – Fiend
Flight characteristics
The MD2 Fiend is a 21.7 cm mid-range disc that is very versatile to both recreational golfer and touring pro. Straight flying, stable, quick and accurate these discs will hold whatever line you put them on. Tight and long fairway shots, medium range drives and really long approach shots are not a problem with this disc. Great feeling plus configuration rim for a smooth and controlled release every time.
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My favorite mold in the world, bar none. Pretty much the ultimate in straight mid ranges.
The first run P-Lines were done with a different top piece than the premium plastic ones or the current P and D-Lines, leading most of them to fly a bit less stable and easier to turn than the current ones. If you’re familiar with those, they’ve changed a bit nowadays. The current blunt nosed D, P, S and C-Lines for the most part start out pretty close to each other in stability.
When new, the D-Lines will fly very straight or hold any angle you put them on, with a small, consistent fade at the end. As you beat them they start to lose that fade, getting straighter and holding the lines better, and if you beat them a bit more, they’ll start to develop some turn. This is the best part about the current D-MD2′s: When new they’re very straight even on power throws, when they’re a bit seasoned they’re great straight finesse mids, and when you beat them in enough they make fantastic, controllable understable mids. An absolutely great disc in different stages of wear. You just need an overstable mid to complement it.
The P-Line’s roughly similar, but will beat in much slower. Much slower than the old P-Lines also, due to the new blend and blunter nose. These can handle the same duties as the D-Lines, but they stay at any given stability longer.
The C-Lines vary a bit more than the others. Some start out overstable, but I for one don’t pay any attention to those: The best, true C-MD2′s are straight and neutral. They start out with a tad more fade than the other MD2′s, but this goes away as you beat them in. A seasoned C-MD2 will hold a hyzer, flat or anhyzer path just as well as a P-MD2. The real magic of these is the very high amount of high speed stability. I can rip these as hard as I want and be confident that they won’t turn over for me. I’ve used them in 30 mph headwinds and they didn’t even budge from the line they were on. They’re not quite as good as the baselines on finesse throws, but as a neutral power mid, they’re simply the best on the market.
I don’t have that much experience with the S-Lines, they never really clicked with me. The flight is similar to the domey C-Lines, but they don’t do anything better than either my domey P-Lines or flat C-Lines, which means they have no place in my bag. Not bad, especially if you prefer S to C, but not for me.
I have 178 gram MD2 in C-Line plastic as my primary approach disc because of the simple reason that it handles predictably in almost all conditions when throwing a straight or hyzer line. Longer anhyzers tend to straighten a bit too early and monstrous headwinds may flip a straight shot if I get a bit too careless especially when it has been beaten in. I haven’t found a better disc when I need to cover about 30-70 meters distance which makes it an ideal disc for shorter drivers in addition to approaches.
I’m currently eagerly waiting for my a S-Line MD2 to arrive since a bit more grip should be handy in autumn. C-Line plastic is a bit too slipery for me in colder & wetter conditions. I favor the harder plastics because I want my discs to last long and to slowly beat them in.
I freaking love this disc.
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Have several discmania and love all of them with the exception on the fiend. I just haven’t been able to figure it out. If I thow it with any power it flies like an anhyzer. Any suggestions?
Sounds like you probably have a too light disc. Have you tried a heavier one?
It’s a 172 g do they make them heavier?
Yes, they go all the way up to 180grams.
In p plastic might try s or c headed to disc store now.
The MD2 Fiend has replaced the Roc as my go-to midrange. I have a couple of C-line in full weight which are slightly overstable, and a couple of S-line that just goes straight…forever. I used to throw Rocs, but had to buy fresh ones once every couple of months, because of wear and tear (I play mainly on wooded courses with lot’s of rocks). My S-lines seems to be impervious to wear and tear! I keep waiting for them to start to turn over, but they just keep on flying straight. They can handle power, I can toss them up to 400 feet without them turning on me. Still they are perfect for tunnel shots, they’ll fly straight even at distances as short as 200 feet. A really excellent disc! Now, if I can just get my hands on a P-line or D-line and break it in so it will turn over for me, I won’t be needing any other midrange discs in my bag!
If you like the Buzzz or the Roc, this disc is a must try. Its my go to mid range for any situation. The C-line will fly straight with mild fade at the end, the S-line is straight all day, P-line is great for anhyzers. I highly recommend this discs to beginners and pros alike.