[Latitude] Sapphire

[brutalbrutus]

https://www.pdga.com/technical-standards/equipment-certification/discs/sapphire

Approved Date: Nov 11, 2019 (nov11 ??? lol)
Max Weight: 174.3gr
Diameter: 21.0cm
Height: 1.7cm
Rim Depth: 1.2cm
Rim Thickness: 2.0cm
Inside Rim Diameter: 17.0cm
Rim Depth / Diameter Ratio: 5.7%
Rim Configuration: 29.50
Flexibility: 11.02kg

 

[bsammons]

Speed 10 with a touch of dome. Maybe competitor to thunderbird/PD/the like? But I feel like the Explorer is already like that so... no idea

 

[Moose33]

Jewel name, maybe an easy to use line?

 

[gerth_vader]

^^^ that was my first thought, told my gf and she is stoked

 

[brutalbrutus]

Makes sense, they need a "DD" in that class and speed10 is really the limit in speed for a beginner to really be throwing... if that

 

[46YearOldSlinger]

I agree with the Jewel name being indicative of the easy to use line. Strange that we already have the Jade with a rim of 1.9 and this has rim of 2.0 which is pretty close. We shall see...

 

[mshelton]

Easy to use or a touch longer Saint maybe?

 

[brutalbrutus]

If only the manufacturers would send a blurb about the new discs and the PDGA could post it when they are announced...



...Oh Wait.:|

 

[perklc]

Jewel name, maybe an easy to use line?

L64 confirmed this today on IG. Will be an easy to use line distance driver.

 

[Lancerswimmer89]

L64 confirmed this today on IG. Will be an easy to use line distance driver.

From what I've read, its supposed to be just as shallow as the diamond, with a little less HST and a bit more dome to it....similar rim size, maybe a hair wider

 

[perklc]

My noodle arm is on board for testing it out

 

[PMantle]

Will be buying for down wind bomber try outs.

 

[perklc]

L64 released a story about the Sapphire today that discusses the history of the Diamond, Jade, and now the Sapphire.

 

[PMantle]

Can't wait.

 

[Keller]

I wonder what the rim depth is.
I bag a Jade in my 150 class bag and it's a great woods disc.
I'll give this new one a look when it comes out

 

[wolfhaley]

I would try one but I'm not a big fan of discs that light. I did pick up a 170 karat diamond though. I wish they'd do that for the other drivers too.

 

[Deuzzz]

Did a quick review of the Sapphire:

https://youtu.be/bIodbEjyHFc

Open for feedback to make future videos better

 

[GoobyPls]

Did a quick review of the Sapphire:

https://youtu.be/bIodbEjyHFc

Open for feedback to make future videos better

What is your average distance with a 10-speed or so driver? For a disc designed for those with little arm speed, reviews from those who already throw 400' might not be that helpful

 

[Deuzzz]

What is your average distance with a 10-speed or so driver? For a disc designed for those with little arm speed, reviews from those who already throw 400' might not be that helpful

Well that's a good point. I usually take a 9 speed (or 10 speed) for distances between 300-340ft depending on the shot shape. I can't yet consistently hit 400ft even with the faster distance drivers. Also i didn't rip it in the first 2 throws only giving it about 50% of my power. The last two where 65-75% of my power to give some perspective. To be honest i think the Sapphire is excellent for AM players. For some it can be they're max distance driver and for some they're best anhyzer bomber. For me it has a place in my bag for uphill shots and really long anhyzers.

 

[GoobyPls]

Looks like the first run will be Opto Chameleon only. I would have preferred Gold Line for these, but I'll probably try one anyway.