Axiom says this about the Paradox: "If you're looking for a midrange that can't help but turn, look no further than the Paradox! Among the most understable midranges ever produced, the Paradox is capable of some truly unique lines. High-power players will be using the Paradox for utility shots like rollers, low speed flip ups, massive nose up anhyzers, and other touch shots. Low-power players will find the Paradox is a great first midrange for straight or hyzer-flip flights. Whether you're using it as a teaching tool, or a utility disc for woods golf, the Paradox's understability won't let you down. If you need it to turn, the Paradox is the disc for you!"
Flight Metrics
Speed
The velocity required to reach a disc's optimal flight path. Range: 1 to 15.
Glide
The measure of lift generated by a disc to stay aloft. Range: 1 to 7.
Turn
The velocity, relative to the speed of the disc, required to cause the disc to turn with the direction of spin. Range: +1 to -5.
Fade
The low-velocity stability that causes a disc to hook at the end of its flight. Range: 0 to 5.
Started my disc golf journey with the Divergent Discs Starter set came with Kraken(8/4/-1/2) the Leviathan(same numbers as the paradox) and the Narwhal(lost and forgot the numbers) I love the Leviathan and even have a 166g one as well but had to pick up a Paradox due to the same flight numbers and Axiom being a Michigan brand. I'm not as big of a fan of this disc as the Leviathan unfortunately but I believe it's an issue of being used to a thinner rim while the Axiom and MVP discs have that thick "special plastics" rim. It still preforms like a heavier version of the Leviathan, that is a strong desire to go right even on a pretty extreme hyzer. Finding the "flip" angle can be difficult because of how deep a -4 is and I often only get this disc to flip up for a second before turning. It's definitely better in the wind than my original Leviathan (174-175g) and the 166g one. I like to joke that it's the "thicc cousin" of my Leviathan discs which are arguably the best discs to have to compare this to as there is no other disc I know of with duplicate numbers. I don't know who did it first either but I certainly like the quality of the Paradox over the Leviathan's plastic as the Divergent Discs plastic mostly comes in what they call their "MaxGrip" premium plastic which will immediately start to chip and sheer off after hitting a tree where the paradox seems to not give a heck about that.
Fantastic quality - great design - fast shipping... I was very happy to acquire this disc - had a lot of trouble getting it from any other place due to availability and this one was sent and received within a week it was great. ---- the other disc in the picture was purchased elsewhere.
If you have zero forehand, this is your disc. I love it for RHBH throws that I need to bend to the right. It take a little getting used to at first, but once you get the angle control down this will be one of your favorite discs. I recommend the higher weight (175+ gr).
Bought this for my 11 year old daughter who is just learning. She throws this forehand twice as far as any other disc I've put in her hand. Very beginner friendly. Very flippy for me the few times I've thrown it.