Westside Discs Disc Golf VIP Fortress Fairway Driver 10/4/0/3 Choose Exact Disc
SKU: DG-WD-VIP-FRT (REF1641-2)
Description
The Westside VIP Fortress fairway driver is a fast, stable workhorse fairway driver, molded in VIP plastic. It's built for players who need control in the wind and on forehands, and it's at its best on long fairway drives, hyzers, and flex 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 Fortress combines speed, control, and stability as a workhorse for long fairway drives, hyzers, and flex shots. Wind will not conquer your Fortress.
Stability
The Fortress is overstable. Overstable discs resist turning over and fade hard at the end, which makes them predictable in wind and at high power. For right-hand backhand (RHBH) throwers, it resists turning over and finishes with a strong, dependable fade to the left. Left-hand backhand (LHBH) throwers will see the mirror image, with that hard 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 suited to intermediate and advanced players, and it's a valuable utility disc for anyone who plays in wind.
Flight Numbers
| Rating | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | 10 | Distance-driver speed that needs good arm speed to fly as rated. |
| Glide | 4 | Moderate glide that carries without sailing past the target. |
| Turn | 0 | No high-speed turn, so it holds its line early in flight. |
| Fade | 3 | A strong, reliable fade to the left (RHBH) at the end of the flight. |
Flight Chart
Other Fortress Discs Available
Looking for a different plastic, stamp, or edition? Here are the other Fortress listings in our shop.
| Product | Plastic | Flight Numbers |
|---|---|---|
| Tournament Fortress | Tournament | 10/4/0/3 |
Discs That Pair Well With the Fortress
- Westside VIP Stag (8/6/-1/2): Westside's go-to, one-and-done fairway driver.
- Westside VIP Hatchet (9/6/-2/1): A user-friendly, glidey fairway driver.
- Westside VIP Sampo (10/4/-1/2): A neutral, glidey fairway driver.
- Westside VIP Pine (5/4/0/2): A midrange balancing stability and control.
FAQ
Is the Westside Fortress good for beginners?
It's better as a utility disc. The Fortress's overstable finish is great for wind and control, but newer players will see a strong fade.
Is the Westside Fortress overstable?
Yes. The Fortress is overstable, rated 10/4/0/3, so it resists turning over and finishes with a dependable fade.
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 Fortress?
The Westside VIP Ahti (9/3/0/4) is an even more overstable fairway driver.
How far does the Westside Fortress fly?
With an average arm, expect roughly 360 feet. Distance depends heavily on your power and form, so stronger throwers will go farther and newer players shorter.
Description
The Westside VIP Fortress fairway driver is a fast, stable workhorse fairway driver, molded in VIP plastic. It's built for players who need control in the wind and on forehands, and it's at its best on long fairway drives, hyzers, and flex 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 Fortress combines speed, control, and stability as a workhorse for long fairway drives, hyzers, and flex shots. Wind will not conquer your Fortress.
Stability
The Fortress is overstable. Overstable discs resist turning over and fade hard at the end, which makes them predictable in wind and at high power. For right-hand backhand (RHBH) throwers, it resists turning over and finishes with a strong, dependable fade to the left. Left-hand backhand (LHBH) throwers will see the mirror image, with that hard 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 suited to intermediate and advanced players, and it's a valuable utility disc for anyone who plays in wind.
Flight Numbers
| Rating | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | 10 | Distance-driver speed that needs good arm speed to fly as rated. |
| Glide | 4 | Moderate glide that carries without sailing past the target. |
| Turn | 0 | No high-speed turn, so it holds its line early in flight. |
| Fade | 3 | A strong, reliable fade to the left (RHBH) at the end of the flight. |
Flight Chart
Other Fortress Discs Available
Looking for a different plastic, stamp, or edition? Here are the other Fortress listings in our shop.
| Product | Plastic | Flight Numbers |
|---|---|---|
| Tournament Fortress | Tournament | 10/4/0/3 |
Discs That Pair Well With the Fortress
- Westside VIP Stag (8/6/-1/2): Westside's go-to, one-and-done fairway driver.
- Westside VIP Hatchet (9/6/-2/1): A user-friendly, glidey fairway driver.
- Westside VIP Sampo (10/4/-1/2): A neutral, glidey fairway driver.
- Westside VIP Pine (5/4/0/2): A midrange balancing stability and control.
FAQ
Is the Westside Fortress good for beginners?
It's better as a utility disc. The Fortress's overstable finish is great for wind and control, but newer players will see a strong fade.
Is the Westside Fortress overstable?
Yes. The Fortress is overstable, rated 10/4/0/3, so it resists turning over and finishes with a dependable fade.
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 Fortress?
The Westside VIP Ahti (9/3/0/4) is an even more overstable fairway driver.
How far does the Westside Fortress fly?
With an average arm, expect roughly 360 feet. Distance depends heavily on your power and form, so stronger throwers will go farther and newer players shorter.