Gateway

Spell

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Distance Driver
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The Spell is Gateway's overstable distance driver, rated 12/5/0/3, built for consistency at full power. Gateway points to the strict zero turn: the Spell resists flipping even on wind-crushing drives, which makes it a flex-line and headwind tool where you want a strong, predictable finish rather than help getting out to distance. It is offered in the tough NXT nylon blend, in premium Diamond, and in Platinum, a roughly 70% recycled composite that Gateway says domes slightly more than Diamond for extra lift and glide.

The Spell is Gateway's overstable distance driver, rated 12/5/0/3, built for consistency at full power.

Gateway points to the strict zero turn: the Spell resists flipping even on wind-crushing drives, which makes it a flex-line and headwind tool where you want a strong, predictable finish rather than help getting out to distance.

It is offered in the tough NXT nylon blend, in premium Diamond, and in Platinum, a roughly 70% recycled composite that Gateway says domes slightly more than Diamond for extra lift and glide.

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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.
12
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.
21.1 cm
HeightHow tall the disc is lying flat. Putters are usually the tallest.
1.7 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.
16.6 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.
27.75
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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