Dynamic Discs Felon Review: The Wind-Fighting Control Driver

The Dynamic Discs Felon (9/3/0.5/4) is a very overstable fairway driver built for one job above all others: holding a line when the wind is trying to take it away. Designed in Emporia, Kansas, where crosswinds and headwinds are a daily reality on the course, the Felon trades glide and turnover potential for a rock-solid hyzer finish that never flips flat. It fills a similar role to the Innova Firebird (9/3/0/4), and players moving up from a neutral driver like the Discraft Undertaker often add the Felon specifically for windy rounds.

This review covers what those 9/3/0.5/4 flight numbers feel like in the air, which plastic to buy first, and whether the Felon's low glide and heavy fade make sense for your bag.

Who Should Throw the Felon?

The Felon rewards players who already have enough arm speed to get a Speed 9 disc moving, but its low glide keeps it approachable earlier than most distance drivers.

• Beginners: Not the best starting point. With almost no turn (0.5) and a firm fade (4), a low-speed throw will nosedive or fade out early rather than glide out. A more understable fairway driver like the Innova Leopard3 is a better first purchase.
• Intermediate players: This is where the Felon earns its keep. Once you can generate enough speed to get it flat, it becomes a dependable "get out of trouble" disc for forced hyzer shots, skip approaches, and any hole where a wide-open field would let a straighter disc drift off line.
• Advanced players: Carried specifically for wind. On a calm day an advanced player has better distance options, but in a 15+ mph headwind the Felon is one of the few discs that will not turn over, making it a reliable go-to when conditions get ugly.

How the Felon Flies

The flight numbers (9/3/0.5/4) describe a disc that barely turns at all and finishes with a firm, predictable fade. In the air, that means the Felon holds whatever angle you release it on rather than gliding out and flattening like a more neutral driver. Release it on a hyzer and it stays on that hyzer line all the way to the ground.

Glide 3 is low for a Speed 9 disc, which is intentional. Instead of hanging in the air and drifting with the wind like a high-glide driver, the Felon comes down early and predictably. That low glide combined with the heavy fade is exactly what makes it a headwind specialist: there is very little "float time" for gusts to grab and turn the disc over.

In calm conditions, expect a straight flight for the first two-thirds of the distance followed by a sharp, late left finish. This is a "get-out-of-trouble" disc more than a maximum-distance disc; most players reach for it on forced hyzer holes, tight tunnel shots, or when scrambling out of the woods rather than on wide-open fairways. For a deeper breakdown of how stability numbers translate to real flight, see the overstable vs understable guide.

Dynamic Discs Felon Plastics Compared

• Lucid: Dynamic Discs' premium translucent plastic. Grippy, durable, and holds the disc's overstable flight the longest before beating in. The standard recommendation. Around $18-20.
• Fuzion: A grippier, slightly softer blend than Lucid at a similar price point. Popular with players who want extra grip in wet or cold conditions.
• Fluid: Dynamic Discs' newer premium line. Comparable feel to Lucid with a different look; performs similarly in flight.
• Lucid Air: A lighter-weight version of Lucid. Because lighter discs turn more easily, this is the closest the Felon gets to beginner-friendly, though it is still an overstable mold at its core.
• BioFuzion / Hybrid: Base-tier plastics. More affordable, beat in faster, and become slightly less overstable with wear. A good budget entry point before committing to premium plastic.

Recommendation: start with Lucid or Fuzion in the 170-176g range. That weight and plastic combination gives the Felon's full overstable character the longest before it starts to break in and turn over more.

Similar Discs to Consider

If the Felon isn't quite the right fit, here are the closest alternatives:

• Innova Firebird - Nearly identical flight numbers (9/3/0/4). Choose whichever plastic feel and brand you prefer; the two fly almost the same.
• Discraft Undertaker - A more neutral Speed 9 option (9/5/-1/2) with more glide and less fade, better suited to open fairways rather than headwind control.
• Dynamic Discs Escape - Same brand, similar small rim, but stable rather than very overstable (9/5/-1/2). A gentler step up for players who find the Felon too punishing.