The Ibex is Vibram's straight, versatile rubber midrange, rated 5/4/-1/1. Vibram described a stable, controllable approach disc whose signature was a smooth, seemingly unending fade for controlled lines, accessible to newer throwers while remaining dependable for stronger releases. Its unusually tall 2.4 cm profile and 1.3 cm rim distinguish its hand feel from many conventional midranges. The PDGA approved Ibex on February 24, 2011 under certification 11-06. Vibram's own material pages described X-Link Medium as a high-grip, scuff-resistant rubber compound with strong shape memory. Vibram closed its disc golf division in February 2018, so those pages and the discs themselves survive only through archives and occasional limited restocks. Vibram named several X-Link families of its own, including Firm, Soft, Float, Glow and Granite; Granite Medium is a visual treatment of classic X-Link rather than a separate feel family.
The Ibex is Vibram's straight, versatile rubber midrange, rated 5/4/-1/1. Vibram described a stable, controllable approach disc whose signature was a smooth, seemingly unending fade for controlled lines, accessible to newer throwers while remaining dependable for stronger releases. Its unusually tall 2.4 cm profile and 1.3 cm rim distinguish its hand feel from many conventional midranges.
The PDGA approved Ibex on February 24, 2011 under certification 11-06. Vibram's own material pages described X-Link Medium as a high-grip, scuff-resistant rubber compound with strong shape memory. Vibram closed its disc golf division in February 2018, so those pages and the discs themselves survive only through archives and occasional limited restocks. Vibram named several X-Link families of its own, including Firm, Soft, Float, Glow and Granite; Granite Medium is a visual treatment of classic X-Link rather than a separate feel family.
Flight
Source: Vibram
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LeftRight
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.
4
TurnHow much it drifts right early in flight (right-handed backhand). More negative, more drift.
-1
FadeHow hard it hooks left as it slows down (right-handed backhand). Higher, stronger hook.
1
StabilityTurn plus fade. Negative drifts right and is easier for beginners. Positive finishes left.Turn + Fade
0
Dimensions
Source: PDGA
DiameterHow wide the disc is, edge to edge. Almost every disc is 21 to 22 cm.
21.5 cm
HeightHow tall the disc is lying flat. Putters are usually the tallest.
2.4 cm
Rim DepthHow deep the rim is underneath, where your fingers grip. Putters have the deepest rims.
1.3 cm
Rim ThicknessHow wide the rim is. Wider rims make faster discs that need a stronger throw.
1.3 cm
Rim Inside DiameterThe width of the flat middle, inside the rim. Bigger usually means a slower, easier disc.
18.9 cm
Rim Depth/Diameter RatioRim depth as a share of the disc's width. Higher means a deeper rim for its size.
6%
Rim ConfigurationA PDGA score for the shape of the edge. Low is sharp, like a driver. High is rounded, like a putter.
46.25
BeadA small ridge under the edge of the rim, mostly on putters. It changes how the disc feels in hand.
