Gateway

Karma

4.1(15)
Mid Range
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The Karma is a Gateway midrange rated 5/6/0/2. Its intended role is a controlled midrange shot that keeps a finishing fade, rather than an approach that drifts away from the fading side throughout the flight. Gateway places the Karma between the Element and Warrior in stability, and promotes it for windy rounds and sidearm throws. The manufacturer's description also identifies a wide diameter. That is a useful hand-feel distinction for a player choosing between a full-size midrange shape and a smaller approach disc. The PDGA approved the Karma on 18 March 2012.

The Karma is a Gateway midrange rated 5/6/0/2. Its intended role is a controlled midrange shot that keeps a finishing fade, rather than an approach that drifts away from the fading side throughout the flight.

Gateway places the Karma between the Element and Warrior in stability, and promotes it for windy rounds and sidearm throws. The manufacturer's description also identifies a wide diameter. That is a useful hand-feel distinction for a player choosing between a full-size midrange shape and a smaller approach disc.

The PDGA approved the Karma on 18 March 2012.

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Flight

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.
5
GlideHow long the disc stays in the air. More glide means more distance from the same throw.
6
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.
2
StabilityTurn plus fade. Negative drifts right and is easier for beginners. Positive finishes left.Turn + Fade
2

Dimensions

Source: PDGA
DiameterHow wide the disc is, edge to edge. Almost every disc is 21 to 22 cm.
21.9 cm
HeightHow tall the disc is lying flat. Putters are usually the tallest.
1.9 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.
1.4 cm
Rim Inside DiameterThe width of the flat middle, inside the rim. Bigger usually means a slower, easier disc.
19.1 cm
Rim Depth/Diameter RatioRim depth as a share of the disc's width. Higher means a deeper rim for its size.
5%
Rim ConfigurationA PDGA score for the shape of the edge. Low is sharp, like a driver. High is rounded, like a putter.
42.5
BeadA small ridge under the edge of the rim, mostly on putters. It changes how the disc feels in hand.
Yes

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