Westside Disc Golf VIP Bear Fairway Driver 8/6/-0.5/2.5 - Choose Exact Disc
SKU: DG-WD-VIP-BEAR (REF245-10)
Description
The Westside VIP Bear fairway driver is a controllable fairway driver, big brother of the Stag, molded in VIP plastic. It's built for players who want a predictable, reliable flight, and it's at its best on controlled fairway 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 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 Bear is here to control the fairways. It has a neutral to slightly understable flight for advanced players, like a big brother to the Stag, with a touch more fade and torque resistance. It's controllable, predictable, and strong enough for any arm speed.
Stability
The Bear 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 suits players of every skill level who want a predictable flight.
Flight Numbers
| Rating | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | 8 | Fairway speed, manageable for most arms. |
| 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 | 2.5 | A moderate, dependable fade at the end of the flight. |
Flight Chart
Other Bear Discs Available
Looking for a different plastic, stamp, or edition? Here are the other Bear listings in our shop.
| Product | Plastic | Flight Numbers |
|---|---|---|
| Tournament Bear | Tournament | 8/6/-0.5/2.5 |
| Tournament Orbit Bear | Tournament Orbit | 8/6/-0.5/2.5 |
| Tournament Ring Bear | Tournament Ring | 8/6/-0.5/2.5 |
| VIP Air Bear | VIP Air | 8/6/-0.5/2.5 |
| VIP Ice Orbit Bear | VIP Ice Orbit | 8/6/-0.5/2.5 |
Discs That Pair Well With the Bear
- Westside VIP Fortress (10/4/0/3): A fast, stable workhorse fairway driver.
- Westside VIP Hatchet (9/6/-2/1): A user-friendly, glidey fairway driver.
- Westside VIP Pine (5/4/0/2): A midrange balancing stability and control.
- Westside VIP Anvil (4/2/0/4): An overstable approach midrange.
FAQ
Is the Westside Bear good for beginners?
Yes. The Bear's predictable flight makes it easy to trust as you learn.
Is the Westside Bear overstable?
Not really. The Bear is stable, rated 8/6/-0.5/2.5, 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 Bear?
The Westside VIP Stag (8/6/-1/2) is its smaller-rimmed little brother.
How far does the Westside Bear fly?
With an average arm, expect roughly 325 feet. Distance depends heavily on your power and form, so stronger throwers will go farther and newer players shorter.
Description
The Westside VIP Bear fairway driver is a controllable fairway driver, big brother of the Stag, molded in VIP plastic. It's built for players who want a predictable, reliable flight, and it's at its best on controlled fairway 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 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 Bear is here to control the fairways. It has a neutral to slightly understable flight for advanced players, like a big brother to the Stag, with a touch more fade and torque resistance. It's controllable, predictable, and strong enough for any arm speed.
Stability
The Bear 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 suits players of every skill level who want a predictable flight.
Flight Numbers
| Rating | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | 8 | Fairway speed, manageable for most arms. |
| 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 | 2.5 | A moderate, dependable fade at the end of the flight. |
Flight Chart
Other Bear Discs Available
Looking for a different plastic, stamp, or edition? Here are the other Bear listings in our shop.
| Product | Plastic | Flight Numbers |
|---|---|---|
| Tournament Bear | Tournament | 8/6/-0.5/2.5 |
| Tournament Orbit Bear | Tournament Orbit | 8/6/-0.5/2.5 |
| Tournament Ring Bear | Tournament Ring | 8/6/-0.5/2.5 |
| VIP Air Bear | VIP Air | 8/6/-0.5/2.5 |
| VIP Ice Orbit Bear | VIP Ice Orbit | 8/6/-0.5/2.5 |
Discs That Pair Well With the Bear
- Westside VIP Fortress (10/4/0/3): A fast, stable workhorse fairway driver.
- Westside VIP Hatchet (9/6/-2/1): A user-friendly, glidey fairway driver.
- Westside VIP Pine (5/4/0/2): A midrange balancing stability and control.
- Westside VIP Anvil (4/2/0/4): An overstable approach midrange.
FAQ
Is the Westside Bear good for beginners?
Yes. The Bear's predictable flight makes it easy to trust as you learn.
Is the Westside Bear overstable?
Not really. The Bear is stable, rated 8/6/-0.5/2.5, 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 Bear?
The Westside VIP Stag (8/6/-1/2) is its smaller-rimmed little brother.
How far does the Westside Bear fly?
With an average arm, expect roughly 325 feet. Distance depends heavily on your power and form, so stronger throwers will go farther and newer players shorter.