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World

4.2(56)
Distance Driver
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The World is a speed-14 Westside distance driver rated 14/4/-0.5/3, with a low profile, a little turn and a solid fade. It suits strong throwers who want a fast, stable distance driver, and Westside says it flies well close to the ground. Players without the arm speed for a 14-speed rim, or anyone wanting a glidy, easy driver, should look elsewhere. Westside's early Finnish site called it a speed-14 overstable driver for big arms, with more speed and distance than the Giant thanks to small changes to the upper mold. Westside first rated it 14/4/1/4, while the current numbers are the ones above. Players on Disc Golf Course Review in 2014 and 2015 found newer discs more overstable and worn-in ones long distance drivers, and one expected VIP plastic to take longer to wear in. The PDGA approved the World on 28 October 2013 (13-70). Westside recorded a VIP pre-release on 25 November 2013 and the full launch on 1 March 2014, and later reused the World's upper half for the Sorcerer. Its Finnish name is Maailma, after the Kalevala's creation myth, and the stamp art is by Arto Hoffrén (2013); Matt Orum has had a Team Series run. On our comparison table its nearest matches are the Westside Catapult and the MVP Nitro.

The World is a speed-14 Westside distance driver rated 14/4/-0.5/3, with a low profile, a little turn and a solid fade. It suits strong throwers who want a fast, stable distance driver, and Westside says it flies well close to the ground. Players without the arm speed for a 14-speed rim, or anyone wanting a glidy, easy driver, should look elsewhere.

Westside's early Finnish site called it a speed-14 overstable driver for big arms, with more speed and distance than the Giant thanks to small changes to the upper mold. Westside first rated it 14/4/1/4, while the current numbers are the ones above. Players on Disc Golf Course Review in 2014 and 2015 found newer discs more overstable and worn-in ones long distance drivers, and one expected VIP plastic to take longer to wear in.

The PDGA approved the World on 28 October 2013 (13-70). Westside recorded a VIP pre-release on 25 November 2013 and the full launch on 1 March 2014, and later reused the World's upper half for the Sorcerer. Its Finnish name is Maailma, after the Kalevala's creation myth, and the stamp art is by Arto Hoffrén (2013); Matt Orum has had a Team Series run. On our comparison table its nearest matches are the Westside Catapult and the MVP Nitro.

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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.
14
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.
21.2 cm
HeightHow tall the disc is lying flat. Putters are usually the tallest.
1.6 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.
2.4 cm
Rim Inside DiameterThe width of the flat middle, inside the rim. Bigger usually means a slower, easier disc.
16.3 cm
Rim Depth/Diameter RatioRim depth as a share of the disc's width. Higher means a deeper rim for its size.
5.7%
Rim ConfigurationA PDGA score for the shape of the edge. Low is sharp, like a driver. High is rounded, like a putter.
28
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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