Westside Discs | Hatchet | VIP AIR

DISC INFORMATION:
Brand: Westside Discs
Mold: Hatchet
Material: VIP AIR
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 Air material is a variation of their VIP plastic designed to be lighter weight  while maintaining good durability.  

Here's a breakdown of its key features:

Reduced Weight: The core technology behind VIP Air is achieving a lighter disc overall. This is accomplished by thinning out the flight plate and rim, with more material concentrated in the center for better impact resistance.

Durability: While lighter, VIP Air discs inherit the long-lasting characteristics of VIP plastic, making them capable of handling punishment on the course.

Trade-off in Stability: The lighter weight of VIP Air discs comes with a slight decrease in stability compared to standard VIP plastic. This means they might be more likely to turn and fade less during flight.

VIP Air is a good option for disc golfers who want the durability of VIP plastic in a lighter weight disc. This can be beneficial for those with slower throwing arms or who prefer a lighter feel in their discs. However, keep in mind the slightly reduced stability when selecting a VIP Air disc.

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