Vibram

Obex

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The Obex is an overstable midrange that can handle a lot of power and is good at fighting the wind. It features a small bead and is made in very durable rubber, making it quite durable. It can be thrown hard without it turning over and has a dependable fade at the end of its flight. When thrown at lower speeds it will begin to fade almost immediately out of the hand. Vibram released the Obex in 2012 as a complement to the stable Ibex. In fact, Obex is just an Ibex with the small bead of a Ridge added on, and the result was an even more overstable midrange almost identical in feel to the already popular Ibex. However, Vibram stopped producing discs in 2018 so the Obex, like all other Vibram discs, is out of production. As a result of this, basically all runs of the Obex are considered collectible.
The Obex is an overstable midrange that can handle a lot of power and is good at fighting the wind. It features a small bead and is made in very durable rubber, making it quite durable. It can be thrown hard without it turning over and has a dependable fade at the end of its flight. When thrown at lower speeds it will begin to fade almost immediately out of the hand.

Vibram released the Obex in 2012 as a complement to the stable Ibex. In fact, Obex is just an Ibex with the small bead of a Ridge added on, and the result was an even more overstable midrange almost identical in feel to the already popular Ibex. However, Vibram stopped producing discs in 2018 so the Obex, like all other Vibram discs, is out of production. As a result of this, basically all runs of the Obex are considered collectible.

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Source: Vibram

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.
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.
21.5 cm
HeightHow tall the disc is lying flat. Putters are usually the tallest.
2.1 cm
Rim DepthHow deep the rim is underneath, where your fingers grip. Putters have the deepest rims.
1.2 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.
5.6%
Rim ConfigurationA PDGA score for the shape of the edge. Low is sharp, like a driver. High is rounded, like a putter.
41
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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