I've been playing disc golf for 29 years, and the #3 Flyer has been in my bag from day 1.  When I first started playing the disc was known as the Spitfire, but regardless of the name, this is a fantastic disc.  I carry three of them in my bag (weights range from 176-180g) at various stages of beat-in, and it's a disc I simply can't go without.  It is extremely easy to control for me, and I use it for 90% of my drives on my wooded home course.  I tend to release on hyzer, and the #3 Flyer flips up nicely for me, providing a long, straight flight path with little to no fade at the end. If I need a longer turnover shot, I chose my more beat-in Spitfire and watch it flip up from hyzer and then take a long slow turn to the left (I'm left handed).  If I need it to fade at the end, I pull out my brand new one.  No matter what tournament I'm playing or who I'm playing with, I always get an amazed look after I throw one, followed by the question "What disc is that?" Everyone is surprised when I tell them it's a Lightning disc.  Some of the younger players have never even heard of Lightning Discs, despite the fact they were one of the first three disc manufacturers along with Discraft and Innova.  The #3 Flyer only comes in one plastic type, and it beats in very quickly if you play in a wooded setting or one with rocks.  If you don't have the accuracy yet to avoid the trees, you'll need backups.  I play at a 900 rating level, but I still keep 4 backups ready to go if needed.  THAT'S how important this disc is to my game. I can throw the Spitfire a solid 320' on a good day with no wind, and I think the glide rating of 4 is too low.  One of the most frequent comments I get after throwing it is how far it glides.  I'd easily place it with a glide rating of 5 or 5.5. The disc rim is thin at only 1.5cm, which is perfect if you have small hands like me.  It's easy to grip and easy to throw, and will provide a clean, stable flight for slower or less powerful arms.  I think much of the disc golf world forgets about Lightning, but they make some excellent discs that are extremely affordable.  They're perfect for the beginner who can't afford to spend a lot on discs.  Many will quickly improve and grow out of them, but who knows . . . you might find that one disc that sticks with you forever.