Westside Disc Golf VIP Air Sword Distance Driver 12/5/-0.5/2 - Choose Exact
SKU: DG-WD-VA-SWR (REF1069-18)
Description
The Westside VIP Air Sword distance driver is Westside's user-friendly, high-speed driver, molded in VIP Air plastic. It's built for players who want a predictable, reliable flight, and it's at its best on straight, long, predictable drives. Westside Discs is a Finnish brand known for mythology-inspired mold names, molded at Latitude 64's factory in Sweden as part of the Trilogy family alongside Latitude 64 and Dynamic Discs.
VIP Air Plastic
VIP Air is VIP lightened to around 155 to 165 grams. Less mass means easier distance with less effort, which helps newer players and slower arm speeds, while the discs still feel full-sized. A light disc does get pushed around more in the wind.
The Mold
The Sword is extremely user friendly, designed to slice through the air and hold any line with a straight flight and a hyzer finish. Pros get straight, long, predictable drives, and lower arm speeds get extra distance without losing accuracy.
Stability
The Sword is stable. Stable discs fly straight for most of their flight and finish with a dependable fade. For right-hand backhand (RHBH) throwers, it flies straight with a reliable fade to the left at the end. Left-hand backhand (LHBH) throwers will see the mirror image, with the fade finishing to the right. Forehand flights flip that pattern: right-hand forehand (RHFH) follows the LHBH line and left-hand forehand (LHFH) follows the RHBH line. It's best for intermediate to advanced players with good arm speed.
Flight Numbers
| Rating | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | 12 | Very high speed that needs strong arm speed to fly as rated. |
| Glide | 5 | Lots of glide to help it stay in the air and add distance. |
| Turn | -0.5 | A touch of high-speed turn to the right (RHBH) for a little extra distance. |
| Fade | 2 | A moderate, dependable fade at the end of the flight. |
Flight Chart
Other Sword Discs Available
Looking for a different plastic, stamp, or edition? Here are the other Sword listings in our shop.
| Product | Plastic | Flight Numbers |
|---|---|---|
| Origio Burst Sword | Origio Burst | 12/5/-0.5/2 |
| Tournament Sword | Tournament | 12/5/-0.5/2 |
| VIP Moonshine Glow Sword | VIP Moonshine | 12/5/-0.5/2 |
| VIP Sword | VIP | 12/5/-0.5/2 |
Discs That Pair Well With the Sword
- Westside VIP Prince (13/5/0/3): A high-speed overstable driver designed with Matt Orum.
- Westside VIP King (14/5/-1.5/3): Westside's most popular high-speed driver.
- Westside VIP Stag (8/6/-1/2): Westside's go-to, one-and-done fairway driver.
- Westside VIP Fortress (10/4/0/3): A fast, stable workhorse fairway driver.
FAQ
Is the Westside Sword good for beginners?
Yes. Westside calls it extremely user friendly.
Is the Westside Sword overstable?
Not really. The Sword is stable, rated 12/5/-0.5/2, so it flies straight with a dependable fade rather than the hard hook of an overstable disc.
What's the difference between VIP Air and VIP plastic?
VIP Air is VIP lightened to about 155-165 g for easier distance.
What disc is similar to the Westside Sword?
The Westside VIP Boatman (11/5/0/2) is another fast, glidey line-holder.
How far does the Westside Sword fly?
With an average arm, expect roughly 395 feet. Distance depends heavily on your power and form, so stronger throwers will go farther and newer players shorter.
Description
The Westside VIP Air Sword distance driver is Westside's user-friendly, high-speed driver, molded in VIP Air plastic. It's built for players who want a predictable, reliable flight, and it's at its best on straight, long, predictable drives. Westside Discs is a Finnish brand known for mythology-inspired mold names, molded at Latitude 64's factory in Sweden as part of the Trilogy family alongside Latitude 64 and Dynamic Discs.
VIP Air Plastic
VIP Air is VIP lightened to around 155 to 165 grams. Less mass means easier distance with less effort, which helps newer players and slower arm speeds, while the discs still feel full-sized. A light disc does get pushed around more in the wind.
The Mold
The Sword is extremely user friendly, designed to slice through the air and hold any line with a straight flight and a hyzer finish. Pros get straight, long, predictable drives, and lower arm speeds get extra distance without losing accuracy.
Stability
The Sword is stable. Stable discs fly straight for most of their flight and finish with a dependable fade. For right-hand backhand (RHBH) throwers, it flies straight with a reliable fade to the left at the end. Left-hand backhand (LHBH) throwers will see the mirror image, with the fade finishing to the right. Forehand flights flip that pattern: right-hand forehand (RHFH) follows the LHBH line and left-hand forehand (LHFH) follows the RHBH line. It's best for intermediate to advanced players with good arm speed.
Flight Numbers
| Rating | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | 12 | Very high speed that needs strong arm speed to fly as rated. |
| Glide | 5 | Lots of glide to help it stay in the air and add distance. |
| Turn | -0.5 | A touch of high-speed turn to the right (RHBH) for a little extra distance. |
| Fade | 2 | A moderate, dependable fade at the end of the flight. |
Flight Chart
Other Sword Discs Available
Looking for a different plastic, stamp, or edition? Here are the other Sword listings in our shop.
| Product | Plastic | Flight Numbers |
|---|---|---|
| Origio Burst Sword | Origio Burst | 12/5/-0.5/2 |
| Tournament Sword | Tournament | 12/5/-0.5/2 |
| VIP Moonshine Glow Sword | VIP Moonshine | 12/5/-0.5/2 |
| VIP Sword | VIP | 12/5/-0.5/2 |
Discs That Pair Well With the Sword
- Westside VIP Prince (13/5/0/3): A high-speed overstable driver designed with Matt Orum.
- Westside VIP King (14/5/-1.5/3): Westside's most popular high-speed driver.
- Westside VIP Stag (8/6/-1/2): Westside's go-to, one-and-done fairway driver.
- Westside VIP Fortress (10/4/0/3): A fast, stable workhorse fairway driver.
FAQ
Is the Westside Sword good for beginners?
Yes. Westside calls it extremely user friendly.
Is the Westside Sword overstable?
Not really. The Sword is stable, rated 12/5/-0.5/2, so it flies straight with a dependable fade rather than the hard hook of an overstable disc.
What's the difference between VIP Air and VIP plastic?
VIP Air is VIP lightened to about 155-165 g for easier distance.
What disc is similar to the Westside Sword?
The Westside VIP Boatman (11/5/0/2) is another fast, glidey line-holder.
How far does the Westside Sword fly?
With an average arm, expect roughly 395 feet. Distance depends heavily on your power and form, so stronger throwers will go farther and newer players shorter.