Disc Golf Magazine is often asked the question, “Is the crank understable?” While this question is certainly a tricky one to answer because there are several discs that are understable but do not have the same flight path as the Crank, the TI Crank may be the best example of an understable disc with an impressive flying path.
It has the most overstable flight path of any understable driver we have tested, but still manages to stay relatively stable despite the fact that it is understable. It also has a lot of turn, which is pretty impressive for such a fast speed driver.
The Crank is a high speed driver that features a balanced turn and fade that can reach huge distances when thrown with power. It can be a useful disc for players of all skill levels for lower arm speed flex shots or long turning shots when thrown with power.
This is a 14 speed and features a 2.4cm wide rim, which makes it the fastest driver Discraft has to offer at this time. For newer players it can be a little intimidating to throw this big of a driver, but once you get the hang of it, you will quickly find that the Crank has the speed and flight path for a great distance disc.
You will want to be open to experimenting with weight and plastic to fine-tune the Crank’s balance of speed and stability. This will make it a better choice for more advanced players who want to maximize their power and control the flight of their driver.
While this is a great disc for a variety of different distance shot shapes, it will be most enjoyable when paired with a hyzer flip or turnover shot. It is also a good choice for forehand shots because it has a bit of a high speed and decent turn to cut through the air and handle wind well.
Using this disc to make an anhyzer flight was a no brainer, and the Crank did a good job at it. It managed to keep a nice sweeping anhyzer line throughout the entire flight and did not flip over. It also kept a good angle for the duration of the flight, which is not always easy with an understable driver.
Ideally, science should be open to new ideas and methods and welcome new people into the fold. Unfortunately, in academia, this is not always the case. If a new idea does not gain the support of a majority, it will not be adopted by the scientific community, and eventually dies off. This is why it’s important to identify a crank by looking for a minority position. If someone has a genuinely revolutionary theory, it is likely that they will be able to convince the majority of scientists and laymen alike. However, if it is insular or a small number of experts are making the claim, then this could be an indication that something is wrong with the theory.