Westside Discs | Hatchet | VIP

DISC INFORMATION:
Brand: Westside Discs
Mold: Hatchet
Material: VIP
Type: Fairway Driver
Stamp Art: Stock

FLIGHT NUMBERS:
Speed: 9.0 | Glide: 6.0 | Turn: -2.0 | Fade: 1.0

SHOTS USED FOR:
Fairway Driver | Under Stable | Skill level: Beginner, Everyone

MATERIAL:
Westside Discs' VIP plastic is a super-durable, high-tech plastic known for its excellent performance. Here's a breakdown of its key features:

Durability:  VIP plastic is designed to withstand harsh conditions and heavy use, making it a great choice for both recreational and professional players.

Grip:  While not the grippiest plastic on the market, VIP offers a good balance of grip and firmness.

Transparency:  One of the defining characteristics of VIP plastic is its translucency, allowing you to see through the disc.

Flight Characteristics:  Discs made from VIP plastic tend to retain their flight characteristics for a long time, meaning they will fly consistently over many throws.

Versatility:  VIP plastic is a versatile plastic that can be used for a variety of discs, from drivers and fairway drivers to midranges and putters.

Here's a comparison between VIP plastic and Latitude 64's Opto Line plastic: They are nearly identical, with over 98% similarity in terms of material and flight characteristics.

DESCRIPTION:
Westside Hatchet is a user-friendly fairway driver known for its controllability and versatility. Here's a breakdown of its flight characteristics:

Speed: 9 (out of 14, a medium speed fairway driver)

Glide: 6 (out of 7, a good amount of glide)

Turn: -2 (understable, will turn predictably when thrown with power)

Fade: 1 (has a slight fade at the end of the flight path)

This disc offers several advantages for various skill levels:

For beginners: The Hatchet's controllable understable turn makes it easier to achieve good distance compared to more stable fairway drivers. Beginners can also utilize the Hatchet for turnover shots (anhyzer angles) for rollers and curving around obstacles.

For experienced players: The Hatchet can be thrown with power for hyzer flip shots (starting with a hyzer angle and flipping the disc flat for a turnover) and controlled rollers.

DETAILED INFORMATION:
Max Weight: 176.8gr
Diameter: 21.3cm
Height: 2.0cm
Rim Depth: 1.2cm
Rim Thickness: 1.9cm
Inside Rim Diameter: 17.6cm
Rim Depth / Diameter Ratio: 5.6%
Rim Configuration: 27.00
Flexibility: 8.96kg

PDGA APPROVAL DATE:
10/28/2013