What Discraft say: The Raptor thrives on power and precision, and Aaron Gossage’s 2025 Tour Series adds extra bite. The Z Swirl enhances grip and control for flex forehands and backhands, making it a go-to for utility and windy conditions on the course.
PDGA Approval Date: Dec 28, 2018
Specifications
Max Weight: 176.8gr
Diameter: 21.3cm
Height: 1.9cm
Rim Depth: 1.1cm
Rim Thickness: 1.9cm
Inside Rim Diameter: 17.4cm
Rim Depth / Diameter Ratio: 5.2%
Rim Configuration: 27.25
Flexibility: 12.13kg
Discraft Raptor (Z-Swirl) Aaron Gossage Tour Series
Raptor is a low-glide fairway driver designed to compete against the venerable Innova Firebird. Raptor's low glide means it won't climb into stronger headwinds above, and will maintain its altitude when thrown (flat!) into headwinds.
Raptor fiercely holds its line, and fades hard at the end. Make sure you account for the full fade at all times, or use that fade to obtain unreal skip shots.
For forehand use, its 11mm rim depth makes it a tad less controllable than the slightly deeper Firebird - at 12mm. 1mm of extra depth might not seem like a lot - BUT IT IS!
In gorgeous Z-Swirly plastic Raptor is more slightly more flexible than ESP.
Flight Rating: 9 4 0 3In case you are dissatisfied with your purchase we will happily refund or exchange if unused. Just email orders@vorticasport.com