Gateway

Speed Demon

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Distance Driver
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The Speed Demon is Gateway's fast, fade-led driver, rated 11/4/-0.5/3. It suits power throws and flex lines that need a distinct return, rather than a gentle turnover driver that keeps drifting. A slower arm may find the fade arrives too early for the disc to serve as an everyday distance choice. Gateway recommends it for power forehands, backhand flex shots and overhand throws. The manufacturer's description emphasizes a firm finish, making it a utility option as well as a distance disc for players who can supply the pace. The PDGA approved the Speed Demon on 11 January 2003. The PDGA also lists a separately approved Speed Demon DT (2006) and a Speed Demon GT variant (2023).

The Speed Demon is Gateway's fast, fade-led driver, rated 11/4/-0.5/3. It suits power throws and flex lines that need a distinct return, rather than a gentle turnover driver that keeps drifting. A slower arm may find the fade arrives too early for the disc to serve as an everyday distance choice.

Gateway recommends it for power forehands, backhand flex shots and overhand throws. The manufacturer's description emphasizes a firm finish, making it a utility option as well as a distance disc for players who can supply the pace.

The PDGA approved the Speed Demon on 11 January 2003. The PDGA also lists a separately approved Speed Demon DT (2006) and a Speed Demon GT variant (2023).

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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.
11
GlideHow long the disc stays in the air. More glide means more distance from the same throw.
4
TurnHow much it drifts right early in flight (right-handed backhand). More negative, more drift.
-0.5
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
2.5

Dimensions

Source: PDGA
DiameterHow wide the disc is, edge to edge. Almost every disc is 21 to 22 cm.
21.4 cm
HeightHow tall the disc is lying flat. Putters are usually the tallest.
1.8 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.
2.2 cm
Rim Inside DiameterThe width of the flat middle, inside the rim. Bigger usually means a slower, easier disc.
17 cm
Rim Depth/Diameter RatioRim depth as a share of the disc's width. Higher means a deeper rim for its size.
5.1%
Rim ConfigurationA PDGA score for the shape of the edge. Low is sharp, like a driver. High is rounded, like a putter.
27
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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