Westside Disc Golf VIP Tide Distance Driver 12/6/-0.5/3 - Choose Exact Disc
SKU: DG-WD-V-TIDE (REF2291-3)
Description
The Westside VIP Tide distance driver is a glidey, balanced high-speed driver, molded in VIP plastic. It's built for players who want a predictable, reliable flight, and it's at its best on long fairways and shaped shots. 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 Plastic
VIP is Westside's flagship premium plastic: translucent, extremely durable, and built to hold its flight through heavy use. It's comparable to Latitude 64's Opto and Dynamic Discs' Lucid, and in the same mold it tends to fly slightly more overstable than Tournament and hold that stability longer.
The Mold
The Tide is crafted for effortless distance and unwavering control, with exceptional glide and balanced stability for players who want both reach and accuracy.
Stability
The Tide 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 | 6 | Huge glide that floats a long way with little effort. |
| Turn | -0.5 | A touch of high-speed turn to the right (RHBH) for a little extra distance. |
| Fade | 3 | A strong, reliable fade to the left (RHBH) at the end of the flight. |
Flight Chart
Discs That Pair Well With the Tide
- 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 Tide good for beginners?
Not as a first driver. At 12 speed, the Tide needs good arm speed to fly as intended.
Is the Westside Tide overstable?
Not really. The Tide is stable, rated 12/6/-0.5/3, so it flies straight with a dependable fade rather than the hard hook of an overstable disc.
What's the difference between VIP and Tournament plastic?
VIP is translucent, the most durable, and slightly more overstable. Tournament is opaque and grippier, especially in cold or wet weather.
What disc is similar to the Westside Tide?
The Westside VIP Sword (12/5/-0.5/2) is another user-friendly, line-holding distance driver.
How far does the Westside Tide 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 Tide distance driver is a glidey, balanced high-speed driver, molded in VIP plastic. It's built for players who want a predictable, reliable flight, and it's at its best on long fairways and shaped shots. 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 Plastic
VIP is Westside's flagship premium plastic: translucent, extremely durable, and built to hold its flight through heavy use. It's comparable to Latitude 64's Opto and Dynamic Discs' Lucid, and in the same mold it tends to fly slightly more overstable than Tournament and hold that stability longer.
The Mold
The Tide is crafted for effortless distance and unwavering control, with exceptional glide and balanced stability for players who want both reach and accuracy.
Stability
The Tide 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 | 6 | Huge glide that floats a long way with little effort. |
| Turn | -0.5 | A touch of high-speed turn to the right (RHBH) for a little extra distance. |
| Fade | 3 | A strong, reliable fade to the left (RHBH) at the end of the flight. |
Flight Chart
Discs That Pair Well With the Tide
- 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 Tide good for beginners?
Not as a first driver. At 12 speed, the Tide needs good arm speed to fly as intended.
Is the Westside Tide overstable?
Not really. The Tide is stable, rated 12/6/-0.5/3, so it flies straight with a dependable fade rather than the hard hook of an overstable disc.
What's the difference between VIP and Tournament plastic?
VIP is translucent, the most durable, and slightly more overstable. Tournament is opaque and grippier, especially in cold or wet weather.
What disc is similar to the Westside Tide?
The Westside VIP Sword (12/5/-0.5/2) is another user-friendly, line-holding distance driver.
How far does the Westside Tide 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.