Gateway Disc Sports Spear
The Gateway Disc Sports Spear is a understable fairway driver (9/6/-2/1) - good for intermediate players.
Flight path
Estimated from the flight numbers (overhead view). Switch throw and power to see how the line changes.
Strengths
- +High glide (6) - stays aloft and stretches every throw
- +Understable (turn -2) - flips up easily for turnovers and rollers
- +Minimal fade (1) - finishes close to straight
Weaknesses
- −Few weaknesses for its class - more all-rounder than specialist
Gateway Disc Sports Spear data sheet
How we verify: flight numbers are cross-checked against the Gateway Disc Sports listing on Infinite Discs and match. Distances, stability category, and beginner score are computed by Pine Tree Disc Golf from the flight numbers.
Spear plastics
12 plastics available. The dot shows how each run tends to fly vs the base numbers.
Diamond
true to the numbers
Diamond Superglow
true to the numbers
Diamond Superglow X-out
true to the numbers
Diamond X-Out
true to the numbers
Evolution Platinum X-Out
true to the numbers
Hyper Diamond
true to the numbers
Hyper Diamond X-Out
true to the numbers
Metal Flake Diamond
runs more overstable
NXT
true to the numbers
Nylon Blend
true to the numbers
Platinum
true to the numbers
Sure Grip Misprint X-Out
true to the numbers
Spear FAQ
Is the Spear overstable or understable?
The Gateway Disc Sports Spear is rated understable (stability -1), with flight numbers 9/6/-2/1 - turn -2, fade 1.
Is the Spear good for beginners?
Good for intermediate players. With a speed of 9 and turn of -2, it is moderate to control for newer players (beginner score 53/100).
How far does the Spear fly?
Roughly 257 ft at recreational arm speed, 324 ft at intermediate, and up to 395 ft for advanced players. Estimated from its speed (9) and glide (6).
Which Spear plastic is the most stable?
Premium/durable runs like Metal Flake Diamond tend to fly the most overstable, while baseline plastics start flippier and season in over time.
