Westside Disc Golf Distance Driver VIP King - Choose Exact Disc
SKU: DG-WD-VIP-KNG (REF472-15)
Description
The Westside VIP King distance driver is Westside's most popular high-speed driver, molded in VIP plastic. It's built for newer players and anyone who wants easy distance and turnovers, and it's at its best on max-distance drives and rollers. 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 King is Westside's farthest-flying disc, designed to let the average player experience a long-distance flight. It has a good grip and a high dome that traps the air and rides on it. For pros, it's the longest-flying disc and roller in the bag.
Stability
The King is stable-to-understable. Understable discs turn away from your throwing arm at speed, making turnovers and hyzer-flips easier and helping lower-power players fly straight. For right-hand backhand (RHBH) throwers, it tends to drift right during the fastest part of its flight, then shows a gentle fade back to the left. Left-hand backhand (LHBH) throwers will see the mirror image, drifting left early and fading right at the end. Forehand flights flip that pattern: right-hand forehand (RHFH) follows the LHBH line and left-hand forehand (LHFH) follows the RHBH line. It suits beginners who need help getting straight flights as well as advanced players who want to shape turnovers.
Flight Numbers
| Rating | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | 14 | 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 | -1.5 | 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
Other King Discs Available
Looking for a different plastic, stamp, or edition? Here are the other King listings in our shop.
| Product | Plastic | Flight Numbers |
|---|---|---|
| BT Lite Rill King | BT Light Rill | 14/5/-1.5/3 |
| Origio Burst King | Origio Burst | 14/5/-1.5/3 |
| Tournament Rill King | Tournament Rill | 14/5/-1.5/3 |
Discs That Pair Well With the King
- Westside VIP Prince (13/5/0/3): A high-speed overstable driver designed with Matt Orum.
- Westside VIP Sword (12/5/-0.5/2): Westside's user-friendly, high-speed driver.
- Westside VIP Hatchet (9/6/-2/1): A user-friendly, glidey fairway driver.
- Westside VIP Fortress (10/4/0/3): A fast, stable workhorse fairway driver.
FAQ
Is the Westside King good for beginners?
Yes. It's designed to give average players a full flight.
Is the Westside King overstable?
No. The King is stable-to-understable, rated 14/5/-1.5/3. Its turn makes it a better fit for turnovers and easy distance than hard fades.
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 King?
The Westside VIP Queen (14/5/-3/2) is the same speed in a smaller package.
How far does the Westside King fly?
With an average arm, expect roughly 430 feet. Distance depends heavily on your power and form, so stronger throwers will go farther and newer players shorter.
Description
The Westside VIP King distance driver is Westside's most popular high-speed driver, molded in VIP plastic. It's built for newer players and anyone who wants easy distance and turnovers, and it's at its best on max-distance drives and rollers. 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 King is Westside's farthest-flying disc, designed to let the average player experience a long-distance flight. It has a good grip and a high dome that traps the air and rides on it. For pros, it's the longest-flying disc and roller in the bag.
Stability
The King is stable-to-understable. Understable discs turn away from your throwing arm at speed, making turnovers and hyzer-flips easier and helping lower-power players fly straight. For right-hand backhand (RHBH) throwers, it tends to drift right during the fastest part of its flight, then shows a gentle fade back to the left. Left-hand backhand (LHBH) throwers will see the mirror image, drifting left early and fading right at the end. Forehand flights flip that pattern: right-hand forehand (RHFH) follows the LHBH line and left-hand forehand (LHFH) follows the RHBH line. It suits beginners who need help getting straight flights as well as advanced players who want to shape turnovers.
Flight Numbers
| Rating | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | 14 | 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 | -1.5 | 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
Other King Discs Available
Looking for a different plastic, stamp, or edition? Here are the other King listings in our shop.
| Product | Plastic | Flight Numbers |
|---|---|---|
| BT Lite Rill King | BT Light Rill | 14/5/-1.5/3 |
| Origio Burst King | Origio Burst | 14/5/-1.5/3 |
| Tournament Rill King | Tournament Rill | 14/5/-1.5/3 |
Discs That Pair Well With the King
- Westside VIP Prince (13/5/0/3): A high-speed overstable driver designed with Matt Orum.
- Westside VIP Sword (12/5/-0.5/2): Westside's user-friendly, high-speed driver.
- Westside VIP Hatchet (9/6/-2/1): A user-friendly, glidey fairway driver.
- Westside VIP Fortress (10/4/0/3): A fast, stable workhorse fairway driver.
FAQ
Is the Westside King good for beginners?
Yes. It's designed to give average players a full flight.
Is the Westside King overstable?
No. The King is stable-to-understable, rated 14/5/-1.5/3. Its turn makes it a better fit for turnovers and easy distance than hard fades.
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 King?
The Westside VIP Queen (14/5/-3/2) is the same speed in a smaller package.
How far does the Westside King fly?
With an average arm, expect roughly 430 feet. Distance depends heavily on your power and form, so stronger throwers will go farther and newer players shorter.