[Gateway] Gateway Spear

[Three Putt]

Per facembooks; the Spear is:

Think Leopard 3 but better in the hand. They have a late hyzer-stand up and they bomb

Until he mentioned the disc to me yesterday, I'd never heard of it. Approved 2/13/19. Anybody seen or heard of this disc?

 

[ponder]

The prototype was released right around the same time as the blade(firebird clone) the spear is very much like a Valkyrie.

 

[mistabman]

I have one of the prototypes but it's not nearly as understable as advertised. More like a -1 turn than a -2 or -3 as labeled. I still prefer the newer diamond assassins.

 

[tylerc]

Just got a diamond spear yesterday and it sure does fly well. Mine had no turn up to about 350 after that it turns gently with a very mild fade. I am very impressed with such a workable disc out of the box. I am sure once the new wears off it will be a good hyzer flip straight disc.

 

[Casey 1988]

Just got a diamond spear yesterday and it sure does fly well. Mine had no turn up to about 350 after that it turns gently with a very mild fade. I am very impressed with such a workable disc out of the box. I am sure once the new wears off it will be a good hyzer flip straight disc.

That sounds like a US Valkyrie or an OS Road Runner.

 

[tylerc]

That sounds like a US Valkyrie or an OS Road Runner.

I would say between champ valkyrie and champ thunderbird

 

[kevdiv48]

I would say between champ valkyrie and champ thunderbird

so faster than an FD?

 

[Casey 1988]

I would say between champ valkyrie and champ thunderbird

So then Either a Savant or a Viking like disc from Innova.

 

[Sydex]

So then Either a Savant or a Viking like disc from Innova.

I was wanting to grab some Diamond Diablos in the future, but now I might try this one out now.

 

[tylerc]

I was wanting to grab some Diamond Diablos in the future, but now I might try this one out now.

https://youtu.be/aQqTn35KJn4

Diablos are nice. I enjoyed them! I think the spear is a bit fasted and less overstable in comparison

 

[tylerc]

so faster than an FD?

Yes. The FD I think is speed 6 or 7 and the spear is more speed 8 or 9. An FD in my experience is less stable as well.

 

[Sydex]

https://youtu.be/aQqTn35KJn4

Diablos are nice. I enjoyed them! I think the spear is a bit fasted and less overstable in comparison

Grabbed some Diablos and Ninjas off of this video.

 

[Buiscutboy]

I know it's just artistic license, or whatever, but why would you attach a chain to the end of your spear? Gonna throw off the balance.

 

[disctildeath]

Grabbed some Diablos and Ninjas off of this video.

Tried the Diablo, for me it seemed less glidey and more overstable as advertised, though I am digging the Ninja, the Apache wasn't a bad driver, but taking that wing with a new top made for a great driver. Some scoff at a beaded driver, but I think it rips well from the hand unlike the Samurai which was awkward for me.

 

[BogeyNoMore]

If you throw one, does that necessarily mean you're a that make you a Spear Chucker?




<-- is 5'6" and can only pick low hanging fruit

 

[Sydex]

Tried the Diablo, for me it seemed less glidey and more overstable as advertised, though I am digging the Ninja, the Apache wasn't a bad driver, but taking that wing with a new top made for a great driver. Some scoff at a beaded driver, but I think it rips well from the hand unlike the Samurai which was awkward for me.

Very interesting, thank you. I grabbed some lightweight Diablos and was considering the Apache but couldn't find it in Diamond. Sounds like the Diablo might work for me, it's windy season yearly where I'm at.

 

[Putt for D'oh]

Local guy is Gateway sponsored. He is back to a mixed bag I think but Spear is a workhorse for him. I don't know their plastics but the stability does seem to vary and he has a super flippy one and a hyzerflip to dead straight. He's a lefty so uses that long slow LHBH turnover a lot. I would say very Valkyrie like.

The blade I have probably needs to be beat up. It dives into the ground rather than fade.

 

[geo_08]

Very interesting, thank you. I grabbed some lightweight Diablos and was considering the Apache but couldn't find it in Diamond. Sounds like the Diablo might work for me, it's windy season yearly where I'm at.

I never got on with the Apache. The diablo is a nice and stable, but it may also be worth looking into the blade. Especially in hd if you are looking for OS. Gateway is running a decent special if you want spear and blade in HD. Which is their flattest premium plastic in all of their discs that I got in my recent shopping spree.

https://gatewaydiscsportsdirect.bigcartel.com/product/spear-and-blade-driver-combo

Believe they are also doing free shipping as well. I will try and find the code.

 

[tylerc]

Grabbed some Diablos and Ninjas off of this video.

Gateway should send me discs to review again

 

[Sydex]

I never got on with the Apache. The diablo is a nice and stable, but it may also be worth looking into the blade. Especially in hd if you are looking for OS. Gateway is running a decent special if you want spear and blade in HD. Which is their flattest premium plastic in all of their discs that I got in my recent shopping spree.

https://gatewaydiscsportsdirect.bigcartel.com/product/spear-and-blade-driver-combo

Believe they are also doing free shipping as well. I will try and find the code.

I grabbed the two pack of HD Blazes. Currently really loving these, very Banshee-esque, similar to a pop-top Star Teebird3 in stability with the brick-like flight of an FL. I'm really feeling them as perfection for the overstable Teebird slot.