Gateway

Blade

4.7(25)
Control Driver
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The Blade is Gateway's driver for a straight initial line and a strong finish, rated 9/5/0/3. It fits hyzer drives, controlled flex shots and throws where finishing movement matters more than easy high-speed turn. Lower-power golfers can expect the fading portion to take a larger share of the flight. Gateway's product descriptions emphasize a flat, low profile and recommend it for forehand releases and power flex lines. A flex shot begins on an angle toward the turning side, allowing the disc's stability to bring the flight back. PDGA approval for the Blade dates to 13 February 2019. A separate Blade V2 variant was approved in 2023. When shopping, distinguish the mold name from a later variant label rather than assuming that the two approval records describe the same profile.

The Blade is Gateway's driver for a straight initial line and a strong finish, rated 9/5/0/3. It fits hyzer drives, controlled flex shots and throws where finishing movement matters more than easy high-speed turn. Lower-power golfers can expect the fading portion to take a larger share of the flight.

Gateway's product descriptions emphasize a flat, low profile and recommend it for forehand releases and power flex lines. A flex shot begins on an angle toward the turning side, allowing the disc's stability to bring the flight back.

PDGA approval for the Blade dates to 13 February 2019. A separate Blade V2 variant was approved in 2023. When shopping, distinguish the mold name from a later variant label rather than assuming that the two approval records describe the same profile.

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Source: Gateway

Arm speed

NoviceIntermediatePro
SpeedHow hard the disc must be thrown to fly as designed. Putters are 1 to 3, the fastest drivers 14 and up.
9
GlideHow long the disc stays in the air. More glide means more distance from the same throw.
5
TurnHow much it drifts right early in flight (right-handed backhand). More negative, more drift.
0
FadeHow hard it hooks left as it slows down (right-handed backhand). Higher, stronger hook.
3
StabilityTurn plus fade. Negative drifts right and is easier for beginners. Positive finishes left.Turn + Fade
3

Dimensions

Source: PDGA
DiameterHow wide the disc is, edge to edge. Almost every disc is 21 to 22 cm.
21.3 cm
HeightHow tall the disc is lying flat. Putters are usually the tallest.
1.5 cm
Rim DepthHow deep the rim is underneath, where your fingers grip. Putters have the deepest rims.
1.1 cm
Rim ThicknessHow wide the rim is. Wider rims make faster discs that need a stronger throw.
2 cm
Rim Inside DiameterThe width of the flat middle, inside the rim. Bigger usually means a slower, easier disc.
17.3 cm
Rim Depth/Diameter RatioRim depth as a share of the disc's width. Higher means a deeper rim for its size.
5.2%
Rim ConfigurationA PDGA score for the shape of the edge. Low is sharp, like a driver. High is rounded, like a putter.
34
BeadA small ridge under the edge of the rim, mostly on putters. It changes how the disc feels in hand.
No

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