DISC INFORMATION:
Brand: Westside Discs
Mold: Underworld
Material: VIP AIR
Type: Fairway Driver
Stamp Art: Stock
FLIGHT NUMBERS:
Speed: 7.0 | Glide: 6.0 | Turn: -3.0 | Fade: 1.0
SHOTS USED FOR:
Fairway Driver | Under Stable | Skill level: Beginner, Intermediate
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 Underworld is a popular, understable fairway driver designed for beginners and for achieving turnover shots by more experienced players. Here's a breakdown of its flight characteristics:
Speed: 7 (out of 14, a slower speed fairway driver)
Glide: 6 (out of 7, a good amount of glide)
Turn: -3 (significantly understable, will turn considerably when thrown with power)
Fade: 1 (has a minimal fade at the end of the flight path)
Due to its significant turn, the Underworld excels in two main areas:
For beginners: The understable turn allows for achieving good distance even with slower throws. Beginners can throw the Underworld with less power and achieve a comfortable S-curve flight path that turns right (for right-handed throwers) and fades gently at the end.
For experienced players: The Underworld is a great option for turnover shots (thrown with anhyzer angles) for controlled rollers and curving the disc around obstacles.
DETAILED INFORMATION:
Max Weight: 176.8gr
Diameter: 21.3cm
Height: 1.8cm
Rim Depth: 1.2cm
Rim Thickness: 1.9cm
Inside Rim Diameter: 17.4cm
Rim Depth / Diameter Ratio: 5.6%
Rim Configuration: 30.25
Flexibility: 8.39kg
PDGA APPROVAL DATE:
10/30/2012
