Tesla is rated at 9/5-1/2. From what I hear, they are much more overstable than these numbers. Is this right? Are any of the plastics flying like these flight numbers?
Are there any other molds that fly similar to these numbers? Volt? I want to either keep the same speed or slightly drop the speed; I don't want to increase the speed. I like the CD2 flight but would love to find an MVP/Axiom/Streamline equivalent.
Thanks in advance guys
Teslas have taken my whole control driver slot in my bag. I normally bag 4 or 5 depending on the round, course, and conditions. As for the above flight numbers, the only thing that will give that to you off the shelf will be Fission Teslas. I don't find much high speed turn with newer Teslas.
Neutron Teslas -- for the most part they are pretty flat. Some of the PFN 150-class Neutron Teslas had a huge heartbeat dome, but they were an oddity. They like an 9/3.5/0/2. As they beat in, they start to gain some glide but not crazy amounts of glide. I have not thrown any FN Neutron Teslas so I am not sure about the current runs of soft gummy Neutron. These might have some more glide off the shelf. These remind me of a Thunderbird with a touch less glide but more control and forward finish rather than just a dump.
Proton Teslas -- these are also FAF for the most part. I have rarely seen one with a high shoulder but there are a few. They fly pretty similar to Neutron but tend to beat in a tick faster and gain that extra glide sooner. Max weight flies very similar to a beat in Firebird. Lighter weights and you can get closer to that -1 HSS off the shelf but still have good bite at the end. I bag a 172g FX Proton Teslas when they were adding some Plasma additive to Proton runs. A bit gummier and tackier than normal Proton. If you like them softer then look for slightly milky or plasma added to the Proton mix.
Plasma Teslas -- All the ones I have seen have been super board flat. I mean like super super flat. These actually might be a 3 glide. They are dumpy, have no turn, and are very Firebird like. They are almost like a Motion. In fact, I have a Plasma Teslas that is more OS than my beat in Motions. I will carry one if there is lots of headwind or if I know I need a quick flaring skip shot or if I loose my Resistor and need a utility disc.
Fission Tesla -- where to start. There is lots of variables with this plastic. PFN Teslas were either FAF or with a slight shoulder. The FAF ones are 0 HSS of the shelf but quickly gain that -1. They keep that for a long time. The domier and ones with a higher shoulder had that HSS right off the bat but never develop into flip machines. To me, they are like my OG Inertias -- a good -1 to -1.5 turn with a good +1 to +1.5 fade--great for shaping shots. Add to this difference in weights. 160g-170g+ tend to be the most stable and hold to the numbers above. Start going into the 150 class and below (lowest I have is a 136g) and you have to finesse your release angles and power. These are easier to flip but if you dial them in right you can get crazy wild flights from them that seem to bend around trees in the woods. FN Teslas all have a higher shoulder and fly a tick more stable and don't seem to get that -1 very quickly. The texture of the Fission is also gummer, slicker, and tackier. I like the PFN Fission for its matte finish and chalkier feel. I find the magic to be in the Fission Teslas. They can be harder to find and take a little to get to know them, but they are a solid disc that you can easily cycle or have differences within the mold to get different paths. I don't bag Inertias, Impulses, or Motions any longer since I can get all the same flights and more from the Teslas. Currently bag 3 Fissions Teslas PFN (156g, 163g, 169g), Proton FX Tesla 172g, and sometimes a 172g Neutron Teslas when I need some extra beef or just a backup.
