[Latitude] Lat 64 Diamond

[Murderous Monkey]

First, I apologize if there is a thread regarding this, but I searched both posts and threads and found mention of them, but nothing ABOUT them.

I bought a Diamond off the MP last week and thought it was going to be light distance goodness, but so far I am wrong! No matter what I do, it seems to go right and then turn into a marvelous roller. That's both RHBH and flicking. At first I hated it because it just went right and died, but now I've got it to roll.

My question is, has anyone used these and if so, what has your experience been with them? Thanks!

 

[TonyAPE12]

I don't have a whole lot of experience with them, but a friend of mine throws them quite often and loves them for long shots and turnovers. When I throw them, I tend to turn them over into rollers very easily, similar to what it sounds like you do. If you're turning them over that easily, it's either a form issue, or the wrong disc for you. Try to hyzer flip it and it would probably fly straighter, but even then, I don't think that they're very good discs for straight distance...

 

[Dyoel182]

You may be throwing it too hard as well. I just got one the other day had it really wants to be thrown at just a little bit of power so it pops out of your hand and does its own thing. Or throw it hard as a durable roller.

 

[BillTard]

I have a diamond that I love. It is a big time finess disc. I can throw big hyzer flips around 300ft with it or turn it into a roller with ease. Don't throw it at 80-100% power or it'll turn and burn. Keep playing with it and learn how it likes to fly. Find the sweet spot and enjoy it. I used it today for a 250ft stand still upshot. It's replacing my beat leopards really fast.

 

[Hlasianguy06]

Light flicks and backhands will make this disc soar. I usually throw it from a standstill. Anyone elses diamond started to clover?

 

[eegor]

The Diamond isn't meant to be thrown hard. A good smooth release at about 60% power will produce a long turn over flight with a flat finish. You can hyzer flip them very easily, but still not at full power.

The biggest benefit I get from mine is for stand still shots. You can get some pretty impressive distance with good accuracy with it. The mud is very slick in the DFW area, so I use it a lot after a rain. It's also an easy driver when you're getting tired.

Go to a field and get to know it. I always have one in my bag.

 

[DiscJunkie]

This is a finesse driver. It works best with an arm that maxes out at 250-275ft or so. If you can throw farther than that, get a light River and give the Diamond to your girlfriend or a new player.

 

[Dyoel182]

The biggest benefit I get from mine is for stand still shots.

That's a great idea. I will try a few pivot throws tomorrow.

 

[jrawk]

I throw mine hard on a very steep hyzer to get it to flip flat and cruise 350ft. Or i throw mine hard on moderate hyzer to get it to turn over deep down the fairway.

FWIW, i've been throwing the same diamond since they came out.. it is beat to snot and perfect!
It should go without saying that a clean release is necessary with minimal off-axis torque to get these discs to fly on some amazing lines.

This is disc in my bag i get commented on most often. Right after i throw it, somebody in my group always says "Wow what disc was that?".

 

[dashiellx]

It's replacing my beat leopards really fast.

Mine too. I use my leopards on holes where I don't want to risk my Diamond going back in the woods.

 

[Dyoel182]

This is disc in my bag i get commented on most often. Right after i throw it, somebody in my group always says "Wow what disc was that?".

I got that from two different groups yesterday. It audibly snaps out of my hand and both times people were wondering what just happened.

 

[turbine712]

Has anyone had any experience with this disc in moonshine glow? I just lost my pink 155 g Diamond. It was my main driver and am missing it real bad.

 

[Monkeypaws]

I have an old Opto that I love. I've lost two RGLs because I torqued em like a fool. I currently am throwing on occasion a Retro Diamond, and you REALLY have to scale back on that after a tree hit or two - uber flippy.

Stand-still is probably the best way to throw it.

 

[brickdoctor]

Has anyone had any experience with this disc in moonshine glow? I just lost my pink 155 g Diamond. It was my main driver and am missing it real bad.

I bought a moonshine glow for my wife and had a custom Darrel from walking dead put on it looks awesome, it is a 156 and I keep it in my bag use it quite often , started out a little flipper that her opto , but is a great disc and do like the moonglow plastic. seems pretty grippy

 

[ThomasOrion]

I threw this as almost a joke thinking It would be a useless disc for me. To my surprise it is a very controllable understable fast fairway disc. Yes great for beginners, but great for ADV players to throw from a standstill and still get a lofty S shape shot. I will be in my bag for the upcoming winter as footing and power is lost a lot due to the cold, ice, and snow.
Diamonds are sweet, like a thinner rim Valkyrie, not as far, but fly nice.

 

[BenBVDiscGolf]

Diamond love

Absolutely love my diamond. Definitely a disc that doesn't need 100% power unless you want it to turn and burn or just stay right and not come back. Glide land laser lines are trademark on this light easy throw disc. Mad love for this fanged diamond.

 

[markmcc]

I picked up a 153g Opto Diamond at a disc store in Ruidoso, NM. I've been up here for a couple of weeks and have played the Grindstone Park course every morning. Turns out that the Diamond is the perfect disc for me at this altitude (7500') and especially for uphill throws. Since high altitude tends to cause discs to fly more overstable and uphill drives tend to call for an understable disc, the very understable Diamond is a great fit. I've also used it for throws that need to turn right and not fade back. I don't know how it will fly for me back at sea level, but since I'm spending my summer in Leadville, CO (elev. 10,000) the Diamond should get a lot of use.

 

[McCready]

I watched some female player's ITB video a while back, forget who it was but she had a 168g Diamond. I thought they only went up to 159? I'd love to get my hands on a heavier version.

 

[markmcc]

As you say, Latitude 64 states that they only go up to 159 grams. I wonder if she misstated the weight or ??

 

[Monkeypaws]

There are 150 class Rivers now too. Diamond is a fine disc, but a 150 class River? Fuggetaboutit.