When I first started playing disc golf, everything I threw would crash hard left (I play mainly with a right backhand). For the life of me, I could not find a disc to fly straight for a longer period of time.I went to the local disc golf store near me and asked for some advice and the gentleman there swore by a River.

I picked up a used one (because I was new and didn't want to drop the money on a brand new disc I may not even like). The used one flew straighter for longer than any other disc I've ever thrown. I went back a couple of weeks later and grabbed a couple of Rivers in a few different colors. This is typically the only disdc I drive with now, whether the basket is 400ft or 150ft. 

This disc is VERY beginner friendly as it will stay straight pretty much the whole flight, until the end. I would 100% recommend any beginner to carry this in their bag.

This disc provides effortless distance. I actually enjoy it in a slight wind. That glide makes this disc go! I easily get 300ft. Very straight disc. Fell in love after the first throw! When you know you know!

The River is a fantastic straight to US fairway driver. The glide is exceptional on this disc. It does not require much power to create good distance, just good form. If your form is off it will usually tell you by turning over and not coming back. Its a hyzer flip to laser beam machine. Thrown flat it will turn generously and finish with a gentle fade usually landing a little right of the thrower's orientation (RHBH). Its not good with head winds unless you're looking for a dramatic turning flight with no comeback. 

Exceptionally beginner friendly fairway driver.  I've gotten it for multiple people just getting into the sport and it has consistently become their go-to for easy distance.  Glide makes you feel good, it's got enough speed to be viable, and the plastics are all comfortable.

My personal river holds true to the numbers on backhand throws, but has a bad habit of overturning on forehands.  Probably a me problem, but worth noting.

I love the river, It is my furthest throwing disc, I easily can get 300 feet. definetly my go-to

Seems to hold a line at lower speeds a little bit better than most fairway drivers.  Feels like a 6 speed.  Love it btw...

The glide on this disc is unreal. I throw it with less power than my Destroyers, Wraiths, etc... and yet it still manages to outdistance them half the time, just because it wants to float forever. Over time, this has become slightly understable, but still has enough of a fade at the end that I can trust it on long, touchy tunnels, knowing it'll mostly finish straight. 

If you're looking to gain some distance and see some great flights out of your discs, I'd highly recommend the River. 

This is the perfect disc for beginners. When I was first starting to play, this was the first disc that I was consistently able to throw straight and flat for more than 200 feet. Later it became too understable for me and I found a similar but better flight out of faster discs. However, I would still recommend this for any player that is ready to upgrade from a starter set!

I have an opto river and it is much more understable than the numbers suggest. The disc does have a ton of glide on it and would be fantastic for beginners. At this point in my game I use it for turnover shots, or rollers if I have to. I imagine this would be a great starter driver though because of it's under stability and how easily it turns over, I can see it flipping up and going dead straight for a player with a slower arm speed.

I was searching for a longer midrange/fairway driver disc that was easy to throw and this is it.   I know some on here have had issues with his disc forehand but for me this disc works very well on forehand shots.  It's as easy to throw forehand as backhand in fact. 
This disc flew very well for me and has a nice gentle S turn, ever so slightly.   It does fly mostly straight though.  
What a fabulous disc, I recommend this one all the way.

Great disc for high elevations or low power shots. 

Will turn over with full power hyzer release at 4,500 elevation. Throws nice and straight/ light flex at 80% power.

The River has been a staple in my bag ever since I graduated from a starter set of discs. It's perfect for a beginner looking to move up slightly in disc speed while also maintaining a reliable straight flight. The River's high glide is also noticeable and helped me, as a newer player, achieve a little extra distance without much power.

This is one of my favorite fairway drivers. I ordered it in both Opto and Opto Glimmer, and I’ve found that the Opto Glimmer seems to be a tad bit more stable than the Opto, but still very straight. It takes a bit of practice to figure out, but when thrown with a slight hyzer, this disc has a gloriously straight flight. The glide on this disc is great, but not my favorite part about this disc. I’m a primarily backhand disc golf player, my forehand isn’t great, but I’m competent in that area. I’ve never been able to do much with this disc forehand. I don’t know if it’s just my lack of skill, or the disc itself. It simply doesn’t feel right in my hand on forehand throws. It makes a great roller as well. Beautiful disc that feels perfectly tailored to me, my first Latitude 64 disc, but certainly not my last.

Disc: 172g Opto River

Feel: Holy dome batman! I genuinely felt like the disc was just a dome. I might as well have been throwing an upside down salad bowl.

Flight: To me, I never got the hype behind the "FD type" discs. By the time I could turn over my Leopard, I found that I could get way more distance and accuracy of a Teebird. This disc was loved by my beginner friends, but for me the only application I could find is a wide open field on a non-windy day. To its credit, when you throw this hard and flat you will get stupid far as it will turn to the right and fade back to the left. 

Conclusion: For a beginner, its great. You can really send it. For someone with more of an arm, there are other discs that are more dependable and have more applications.

1 - No, Just No | 2 - Not For Me | 3 - Reccomended | 4 - In The Bag

I absolutely love the River. It was one of my first drivers, and I chose it because of its 7 glide. Having thrown the River for a while now, I absolutely agree with this rating. This disc does not want to get to the ground after being thrown with decent power. It just keeps soaring much farther than I expect every single time. Throwing this disc with some extra power will allow it to hyzer flip and go even farther. The Opto plastic is fantastic. Its durability surprises me every time, and its feel in the hand is solid and comfortable. The River does an excellent job of holding any line it is put on due to its neutral flight, which allows me to shape it very well off the tee and in the fairway. 

Overall, I don't have any gripes with this disc. It has an excellent feel in the hand with incredibly durable plastic, and its flight is very easily manipulated with impeccable distance. I wouldn't change anything about this disc, and it serves a very important spot in my bag as my primary point and shoot control driver. 

Disc - 175 Opto River, 173 Gold Line River

Feel - the river has an interesting feel in the hand. The gold line I have is fairly flat while the opto is very domey. I have thrown the opto more than I have the gold line and it seems like the gold line is more stable. The river does not feel good at all for forehands in my opinion. 

Flight - The opto river I have is extremely flippy. I did not really enjoy this disc to be honest. I need to get more throws in with the gold line because it seems quite a bit more stable and much more controllable. This disc does seem to have good glide but at least the opto was very flippy. 

Overall - I think the river is a good disc but it does not fit quite right into my hand and at least the one I have thrown is just a bit flippy for what I had expected it to be. Because I don't love the feel of the disc and it doesn't do anything that I can't get out of a lot of other discs so I won't bag it but seems like a decent disc.

The River is flying great for me so far, I think it's going to replace my beat in TL this year. Just a nice straight flight right out of the box. I'm just starting to throw more trilogy but so far it seems their flight numbers are far more "correct" out of the box than other brands I have tried. 

First of all, Trilogy plastic has some of the best plastic in the industry. So, there's that. 

The River is a fantastic disc when you need that added glide and for your disc to keep moving forward with little fade at the end of the flight. I wish they weren't so domey, but otherwise a great disc for beginners or advanced players alike! 

I picked up a River for winter time stand still shots and other situations where extra glide is nice. And glide it has! My only issue is really a personal preference. It is very domey which makes it easy for me go get a little nose up on the release. I was getting a lot of hard finish because of this. I adjusted my grip and all was well. I really like Opto plastic. So grippy yet durable. After a season or so, this disc should be money for that easy, long glide slot. 

I get the hype. It is a super glidey disc and you can crank it out there for a slower speed disc. I wasn't crazy about it because I prefer leopard 3 and find it a little less squirrely but that may also be bad form on my part haha. Great disc no one should feel shy about picking up. 

3 words to sum up the river

1. GLIDE

2. effortless

3. GLIDE

This was my first disc I was able to throw with any consistency for either control or distance. The extremely high glide was great as a beginner for keeping it in the air long enough to get some distance but the slight understability made sure it didn't just dump immediately after running out of juice.

Now that I've leveled up a bit on arm speed I'm able to get a little bit of turn out of both my backhand and forehand throws and it's really turned into the fairway/control driver it was made for.

Definitely not made for open fields when there's any wind, though. That high glide will send it sailing in a hurry!

I bought the River as my first purchase after the discmania starter set. It flies as easy as it seems like it should, and it took 7 strokes off my round the first time I threw with it. It glides easily and is a disc I strongly recommend for starters or anyone who wants an easy to throw disc that makes you look better than you are.

The River should have been the first disc I bought after graduating from the starter kit. Simply put this disc is incredible, and in Opto plastic it has a nice dome and great feel in the hand. Obviously when the wind kicks up I'm opting for something more stable but for a downhill or tailwind throw this is the only disc I can reliably push well past 300 feet. It's not great for forehand but still performs better than most "understable" fairway drivers.  On a turnover line this disc will fight out very slowly, making it a useful alternative to my forehand for a dogleg right, and with the extra glide I'm able to eclipse those forehand lines in distance as well.

TL;DR Buy a River if you haven't thrown one yet

This should be everyone first driver in my humble opinion. You'll easily get more distance and control out of this than pretty much any other fairway driver out there.

Release on a hyzer and it'll flip up straight and fade a little.
Release level and it'll turn slightly and finish with just enough fade to drop it directly in front of the line you released it on.
Release on anhyzer and it'll gently and consistently turn all the way through, and then straighten out at the very end and finish flat.

Many drivers will make beginners pay dearly for small mistakes in form and can produce wildly different flight paths that make it hard to narrow down problems in your form. The River however flies very consistently, and most releases will leave the disc in a relatively tight grouping. The consistency and extra distance you get out of this is a great confidence booster.

I would recommend getting one in the 173-174g weight in the Opto or Opto-X for most players. If you tend to throw lighter disc then maybe get one in the 165-166g range.

My friend bought this disc for his brother who was new to the game and struggling to make good, clean throws. We went out to a field to practice drives. The brother struggled with so many of the discs we gave him. Even with midrange discs he couldn't seem to make a good throw. Then he picked up the River. He threw it and it sailed effortlessly through the air and floated smooth as butter. My friend went out to retrieve the disc, but instead threw it back to the brother. They were able to play a game of catch with this disc at about 150ft throwing it effortlessly.

After watching the brother use the disc in action, I knew that I had to pick one up myself. In fact, I think my entire group bagged this disc. This disc has been nothing but reliable for me. You don't need to throw it at the power rating to get it to do what the stats say, which why I rated the speed lower. I've never seen something glide as far as this disc. Even when I have a lower release than I want it will skip off the ground and carry itself another 10 - 30ft! I have to remind myself to power this disc down more than my other mid range and fairway drivers because of how far I anticipate it to skip.

If you want a disc that will fly straight as an arrow at moderate distance, this is the disc for you. This disc is also very beginner friendly. Once you get better you can manipulate the disc to make a variety of shots too. 

Absolutely love the River. I will be adding more to my bag. I'm not a big forehand thrower, so this disc is great for RHBH anyzer lines. I am able to get this disc out at 310ft max for now. The Opto feels good in the hand and is strong durable plastic. 

This is a disc that I purchased based off of a "best discs for beginners" blog. I didn't have a lot of direction in disc golf at the time, and my friends had been playing years longer than I had. I was desperately trying to break the 250 foot drive off the tee, and this disc brought me there. You don't need a big arm to throw this disc, and I would say the biggest challenge is not going too nose-up. The glide is great, and the disc is pretty stable. There is a nice, reliable fade at the end, and I would say a bit more than a 1. It will hold any angle you put on it, and I wouldn't consider playing a round without this disc in my bag.

I even lend the disc to my fiancée (super super new to the sport and doesn't have a ton of interest in getting very good), and she is able to get consistent flight patterns and distance. She also likes to the pink and orange swirl. 

This was my first fairway driver based on the great recommendations on this site.  I love this disc!  The glide is insane, and the turn was just what I needed as a beginner.  Now that I have improved my arm speed and form, I'm using a NEO Essence.  I still use the River for long annies and it holds that line very well.  Definitely recommend the River to anyone starting out.

I have an Opto River I picked up to fill a 7-8 speed fairway driver spot. I had been looking for an FD only to find them sold out everywhere. The River was one of the most common alternatives recommended as especially beginner friendly, which I agree with.

This is a spectacular glider that just wants to hang in the air forever. It is a versatile disc that is useful for short angle-holding shots that require even low-to-moderate power, and a hyzer-flip and turnover disc at high power. It will go surprisingly far even with minimal power, so watch out! This is one of the first discs I hit 300' with.

I rotated this disc out of my bag to try a few other fairways and I think it's about to go back in. It fills a distinct gaps that pop up on my wooded local courses, and because it can be "dialed down" and still fly easily, it's useful for midrange shots that require a little more touch. I can also crank on it with a hyzer angle and not worry about it burning for a bit past 300' out.

The River is a little touchy, but like a Buzzz, it helps hone the archer. I'd say it's longer but a bit more understable than my ESP and Z-line Buzzzes, so I'm giving it a half tick more turn. The glide of the River is just head and shoulders above any other mid or fairway driver I've tried so far; 6-7 seems right. It's pretty wind-sensitive, but on a still day it flies like nothing else I've tried.

As a point of comparison, I've used a Champ Leopard, G* Teebird, Champ TL3, most often. The River is longer than the Leopard, straighter than the Teebird, and requires less effort than the TL3 for a full flight, so its numbers seem to be in the right ballpark, and it has a distinctive character. 

Wonderful disc, check it out!

        My experience with Latitude 64 is very unique, more so than I feel it is with other manufacturers, including my pet favorites. It seems as though the discs I like are efficient, with an almost boring sense of reliability turned predictability that echoes the rest of the manufactured goods who call northern Europe home. The discs I don't care for seem as though they're super specialized for no good reason, and have as much merit as a spin off of a sit com that wasn't any good in the first place. The worst, in my opinion, is the River Pro. In the beginning of that review I asked "why?" was that disc. I'll stop myself there, I have said more than enough about it. Their best disc so far, in my opinion, is the Explorer.

        It's a staple control driver that I prefer to the Tee Bird but drop for the Barbarian. At least, it was. This review was a long time coming. This disc is phenomenal, a total freak in the world of suspiciously similar molds, and a pioneer in the sport. If this disc is a freak, it warrants one of my famous comparisons. I would compare it to Randy Moss. Sure, there aren't really any expectations. The basis and theory of what it can provide to it's sport is unique, but surely it has been done before, no? In reality the River, like Randy, does it's best impression of a jet engine without any sign of an afterburner or intake. They both slow down when they need to, simple as that. Normally, that's long after there's a touchdown scored, or the drive has been parked.

        As it turns out, I sincerely believe that this sort of disc can absolutely modify your game in a way you not only didn't expect, but didn't know you wanted so bad. I'm sure when the manufacturer set out to design this disc, they had a dead straight, long gliding disc in mind. Perhaps you're getting the feeling reading this that they absolutely outdid themselves. You would be correct. But now, I get to talk about my favorite thing about this disc. The glide. Wow, that glide. God between us and all harm, that beautiful, endless glide. Have you ever experienced something so good it didn't make sense? This is where my Randy Moss comparison comes in again.

        The River's glide is three catches for one hundred sixty three yards and three touchdowns. It's just brilliant, and worth the cost of expedited shipping. Another thing, as well, this is the first disc I've thrown from Latitude 64 that's actually . . . kind of . . . fun. Yes, it's a great time playing disc golf. I never said it wasn't. But we all love a unique disc with a bit of personality, and this disc is full of it. It holds lines well, as well, and for that the glide comes into play again to really stretch you limits with the disc.

        It's not a one trick pony, you can mold this thing to do whatever you want, and it will go as far or farther then you wanted on that line of your choosing. I mean it when I say that each company has their golden boy, the disc that's won over the fans and pros alike. For Prodigy, the PA4. For Innova, the Destroyer. For Discraft, the Buzzz. My humble nomination for Latitude 64 is the River. I promise you, this disc is incredible. Thank you for bearing with me if you're not a football fan.

PROS: Terrific, game changing, and obvious glide. Perhaps not as obviously, a terrific platform to shape shots.

CONS: Exponentially handicapped in the wind. Really does require a calmer day to shape shots, but that glide does hold up in head or tailwinds. 

Love this disc by far one of the greatest in my bag. The river is very go for flip up shots and you can control the disc very well. One thing that is bad is that it flips over somewhat easy but thats the player fault not the disc.

My dad got a river in a starter set when we both started to play and we both loved it so when I moved back to school I had to buy one for myself (gold line anniversary edition). This disc has a very satisfying flight shape when thrown at speed but my absolte favorite shot to throw with it is hyzer flips. The insane glide on this disc means that I can throw this disc as hard as I can on a 45-degree hyzer angle and have it go dead straight 350+ and finish right (RHBH) making it super useful on fairways shaped for huge forehand hyzers. But also if thrown ~10 speed on a 10-degree hyzer it will stand up and go dead straight with a consistent fade.  

This is the king of glide. The River is perfect for those developing better arm speed, and need to reach those 'just outta midrange' 330-375 distance straight to turnover shots. This is a great disc to teach touch hyzerflips, because the glide is very forgiving. She can be moody, a tad too much hyzer and she won't flip up to straight. NOT a disc that likes wind. Super domey profile, and for those that like domey discs, this is must throw. Personally I bag both the River and the River Pro, and I've found I can reach near 400 with both. They compliment each other well. For those looking for a touch more stability, grab a River in Gold Line rather than Opto. Throw one and see what that glide can do for you!

This is a great disc for a beginner and intermediate a like.  For a beginner this will fly pretty straight and for someone with a little more power this is a great flip up to flat and turn disc.  I particularly like this disc for stand stills in the woods and hyzer flip disc.  It has great glide and the opto plastic feels great.  Flies similar to a FD.

   I got this a few years back in opto line plastic with an amazing stamp. The numbers are very true for me. If I try and max power the disc I have to put a bit of hizer on it or it will never come out of a big anhizer turn which can be useful. The disc just floats in the air and finishes almost how an ultimate disc will by just floating down. It makes me feel like i really got the full flight out of the disc. I really like this disc. And it will probably remain in my bag forever.

This disc was a huge surprise to me, as a relatively new player I found that the river was a driver that I could do anything with. I could throw it super straight on a flat release, I could get a flip up on a slight hyzer angle, and I could turn it over with it holding the angle the entire flight. It taugh me a lot about angle control and with so much glide this disc gave me a lot of extra distance. As I got better and started playing a lot, I still find myself reaching for my river when I need a turnover shot that will hold the angle of if I want something to not fade a lot when I am in the woods. I can trust the river with a lighter throw to not dump me way left but keep me pretty much straight. I have not found many discs that seem to have the same glide as the river. The glide and easy use of this slower speed control driver makes this a really good option for new players in my opinion. I think when a beginner starts to develop decent form with some faster armspeed they will find this disc to be everything they need in a control driver. 

The courses in my area feature so many 250-280 ft holes. Leopard3 used to be my go-to foe these, but I'd often fall short on a few baskets due to low ceilings. The River solved this. It is easy to control and goes 30 or so feet farther. Love it. 

Opto River (175g) - This wasn't a disc I kept very long. The promise of neutral stability and endless glide never really materialized for me. It seemed more stable than I expected, and it had maybe as much glide as a Leopard (which is still plenty), but not significantly more. And the trade-off of having such a massive dome wasn't really worth the strange grip; I don't mind a disc with dome (ie. Star Kite, Dart, etc), but this one was noteworthy). Others with better angle control than me could maybe get more out of this disc. 

Great disc. Very straight. Holds an anhyzer very nicely. I use mine for hyzer flips where I need to control my skip or not go deep of the pin. The opto X is noticably more stable than the normal opto. Always nice getting multiple flight lines from a single mold.

I am not really sure what to do with this disc anymore.  

When I started playing again after 15 years, this was the only disc I could throw for any kind of distance, but once I got my technique back, the River became way too understable for me.  

I can start this thing at a 45 degree angle, throwing it like a standstill spin putt, and this thing will flip to flat and glide finishing flat.  By far the most understable disc I have ever thrown.  If you play a lot of par threes in the woods, this would be great for you.

On a side not, this is another Trilogy disc that has a very sharp "bead" on it.  I am guessing this is part of the molding process for Trilogy.  None of my Innova, Discraft, or Discmania (even the new Evo line) discs have this.   

This wasn't the disc I was hoping it to be.  I was looking for a super glidey disc that I could throw hard without a run up and still get good distance.  But I've not found it to be a glide 7  and seems a bit more understable when thrown with power from the forehand side.  Its a pretty predictable flight path but only when thrown at about 80% or less and it flexes pretty well if that's the needed shot but its not the fairway disc I was hoping for.  All that said, it is in my bag as a stable midrange for shots in the 100-150 foot range where full power isn't needed.

I'm a little upset that I've made it to the point of throwing Ballista's, and Ballista Pro disc's without ever using one of these.  The entire time I was learning most people  recommended that I use a Leopard, and although I still bag a leopard, I think this disc might have got me to my current throwing ability quicker.  The River definitely has more turn than many Fairway drivers, but the glide is amazing. The more arm speed you get, the steeper your hyzer angle,  and that will allow almost any level of player to throw this disc. It will give beginners more distance in their drives, and pros more options in wooded fairways as well as q reliable throw in open fields. It's a great disc to learn how to shape shots with as well.

I'm a casual but enthusiastic player and am always on the hunt for that new disc which will revolutionize my game - Haven't found it yet, but since I've found the River it has never left my bag.  It flies true to its numbers out of the box and I have found that it doesn't change all that much, even after a few dozen rounds.  The additional glide this disc has is incredibly helpful and consistently gives me an extra ~30ft or so off the tee compared to comparable 7 speed discs with lesser glide.

I could see this disc becoming a bit unpredictable for those with stronger arms, but as someone who maxes out around 320, I feel it is a perfect compliment to my power.  Thrown on a hyzer it will flip to flat and finish with a slight fade. A flat release will push the disc to the left (RHBH) slightly with a finish that brings it back center.  One of my favorite throws is a sky anhyzer - The disc will move left fast until it runs out of juice and then simply plop straight on down

My go to Fairway Driver, the River has earned a permanent spot in my bag no matter how far I progress in this sport. This disc is domey, but it just flies with that super high glide and it shows. If I had to put together a starter pack for a beginner, the Opto River would be my hands down pick for a driver. The slight understability and high glide will get beginners some extra distance off the tee guaranteed.

I can't say how much I enjoy this disc.

My typical play style is RHBH. This disc is a very straight flyer for me. I really enjoy how this disc does not turn a lot for me, which allows me not to worry about trees/obstacles on the right side of the fairway, and has a nice soft fade which takes out a big skip potential. It is my go to driver for anything from 275-325 for straight wooded holes. For example, I use this disc at Art Dye in American Fork UT on holes 7 and 4. https://www.dgcoursereview.com/media.php?id=53&mode=media&start=17&page=1&cimg=117239 and https://www.dgcoursereview.com/media.php?id=53&mode=media&start=17&page=1&cimg=117239

I get good distance with out much effort and sacrifice of control.

Just started throwing the River after it was recommended to me by a friend, from the very first throw to the dozens after, i found myself reaching for this disc for any long straight shot. I agree with the reviews about its glide, it carries forever with a slight fade that i can count on every time. Any beginners looking to develop their backhand shots and get the most distance out of their drives should throw this disc.

The River is truly a fun disc to throw. It glides for so long that you don't need big power to get solid distance. It's a bit touchy in the wind, but on a calm day or long shots in the woods, this disc is perfect. 

I primarily use this for backhand throws that need to go long and straight, or big wide open anhyzers that I need to hold that line with minimal fade. I've used it a couple times with forehand, but only for touch get out of woods holes that I just want to flick gently and get good glide and slide.

The opto is good plastic and has held up really well. I've had this disc for a while and it still looks and performs well.

I will preface this by saying that I think the river that I got, I found it in a bush with no name on it, was heavier than I like my discs. This was around 176 and the plastic felt similar to innova champion. I think due to the weight I was not able to get good throws on it, but I did like it. The one thing I totally agree with is how much glide this disc has! If you are looking for a fairway driver that has a whole lot of glide, pick this up!

love this disc it  has been in my bag since I started. What ever line i put it on it stays. I suggest it to any kind of player. 

I had a Frost Line River that I unfortunately lost. I hope they release a special Frost edition sometime because I would love to have it back. The River is such a glidey disc, and I could push it out there with my max distance drivers on a good day.

The River is a special mold. I've never thrown anything with as much glide as this thing has. There are lots of popular discs in this slot, like the Leopard3, FD, and Patriot, but they don't glide like the River. It can be a little squirrely as a result, especially in the wind, but when you learn how to handle it correctly, it's a wonder to behold. It's domey but manages not to feel awkward in the hand like its sister mold the River Pro. 

The river is a fantastic laser straight control driver with unrivaled glide. Throw it with a tiny hyzer and watch it scoot down the tunnel. Can be used for long, lofty turnovers as well

This is basically the Latitude 64 version of the Leopard, which means that the disc is very good for beginners, and even advanced players can hyzer flip it for good results. It flies a bit further than the Leopard (or even the Leopard3), but otherwise the disc is fairly similar in stability in my experience. The big difference is the dome. I know some people prefer flat discs, but when it comes to the River you want one with a big dome because you know it will glide on a slow, straight line to your target if you get one with a nice dome on it. That extra glide is what gives it that extra bit of distance compared to other 7 speed discs, even without requiring any additional arm speed. For beginners, the River will probably be the longest driver they can throw. For everyone else, it's a nice hyzer flip disc that will give you straight flights with minimal effort, meaning that you can put your concentration into aiming the disc instead of worrying about how hard you're throwing the disc. It really is a low pressure disc that seems to reward you for just putting it on a good line, and sometimes that's what you want out of a disc when you don't want to huck a faster speed disc at warp speed to make it fly properly.

There is a reason why this disc has such great reviews.  Very straight! Great Glide!  I can throw this further than most drivers!  I have the Frost Plastic.....very grippy.

I Love This Dsc! I have Opto river and this Disc is Awesome,it's straight flyer with barely a fade to it,i usually use Teebirds but i will have to retire them,i have been playing for years and always heard about this disc,so i got one and i am not Disappointed with it.   

Loved the glide initially on the Opto but thought the fade was mis-labled. More like a 2 or 2.5, especially with that crazy glide, but it was still very useful. At some point, I must have hit just the right amount of trees because now it's the straightest disc in my bag. I grab the River when the Mako won't reach. Scary accurate and very torque resistant. Add this to your bag now.

I noticed a review below so just a quick second review.  for 7 speed control drivers you definitely want to throw close to max weight. If you had a light one you most likely wouldn't like it.  Get max weight  River for best results with a control driver.

Great Disc! i wonder if its called the river because it flies like its effortlessly floating on an invisible river down your line. Mold feels great in the hand. trusty for a 7speed reasonably stable.  Smooth buttery throws and this disc goes straight a long way. if this disc had a little more fade it would be even more amazing.  Again just being honest i don't bag it anymore due to the patriot.

I've had inconsistent experiences with Rivers. It seems like a fabulous disc for most people, but here are some other thoughts on the other side of the spectrum.

Maybe because my River is a bit lighter, but mine turns over 100% of the time, period. If I throw this disc pointing straight to the ground? Turn over. It's so unpredictable even for rollers- I can sometimes sneak a good FH roller, but it turns over so quickly I can't establish enough spin before hitting the ground to get that perfect ground/disc angle ratio.

Even on low speed forehand flex shots it doesn't even flatten out if I dip the disc below flat. It's just a strange disc I personally haven't figured out and probably won't. Lat64 is still my favorite label- if you want something like the River advertises check out the Trident! It has quite a bit more fade but it's incredibly comfortable as a disc and very easy to manipulate shots of all types.

6/8/-4/1

Definitely worth a buy, as you can get EASY distance out of this disc. I use it for RHFH and RHBH alike, and typically like to hyzer flip the disc to keep it really straight. I would say the River is more understable than it's ratings say, but if you get it in 175g+ then you'll be looking at a similar flight.

This is one of the best discs ever made. Trying to throw a disc straight down the line is one of the hardest things in disc golf, but this disc makes it feel effortless. The River in opto plastic has just the right blend of stability to fly laser straight when thrown flat, or it will hold any hyzer or hyzer line you put it on with a gentle finish. The gold line River is much more understable and will flip like an Innova Leopard, and the Frost line is much more overstable than the opto line, so the three plastics actually compliment each other well. I would highly recommend a gold line River to any beginner, and then suggest moving to opto as you begin to turn the gold line over consistantly.

This disc flat out bombs for days. I used it today on the course for the first time and it excels on wooded fairways. It goes on the straight line you put it on forever! NOW with that being said, it will also go on the incorrect line you put it on for days too. Don't throw it into a headwind or it will pull right on you big time. But huck this mother directly into a tailwind and watch it haul WAY past your spot the disc usually landed with other disc. Compliment this disc with a  Saint in opto plastic also. 

It doesn't matter if you are a beginner or a intermediate player, the River has a place in the bag. It is a very responsive driver that holds a line for slower arm speeds, and is a dream for backhand turnover shots when your arm gets stronger.

As the River breaks in, it becomes effortless to pull awesome backhand understable throws, ideal for those who don't quite have a strong forehand game but need to get around right hand turns reliably.

This disc never fails to impress, and I strongly recommend it.

This disc is great for beginners. It flies very straight.  I've only been playing 9 months and my form is not the greatest yet but this disc  I can throw effortlessly 200-250ft. This is the first disc I got that I can throw on any line, hyzer, hyzer flip to straight, or anny and it holds those lines well for me. This disc in my opinion is a great compliment to a Teebird I would try it out if you haven't already.

This is the disc I use for tunnel shots.  I can only use about 20% power or it will turn over, but it will go super straight with very little fade.  It is like a shorter SS Avenger.  I think this disc would be great for new players with low power and younger players as well.

The River has become my primary backhand driver for 175 to 275 feet.  I find that I get a consistent low and straight drive with a slight left fade.  Because of the Glide 7 this disc just hangs in the air before it finally starts to come down.  As a result, I get more consistent and accurate distance out of this disc than I was getting with some of my 8-10 speed discs.  I have also been able to throw a slight anhyzer right turn with this disc as well, which can be very helpful in key moments (it still fades a little left at the end).  

As a beginner, I've always been on the prowl for those long, straight lines off the tee and for those long fairways and tree paths. The River delivers and is my favorite disc to throw in my bag - it is my most-liked disc I've thrown to date. It's also easy to shape predictable hyzer and anhyzer lines. However, I'm not a very predictable thrower at this point, but when I do release it as straight as I can, it is a laser line. It reminds me of a driver version of Innova's midrange Skeeter (5/5/-1/1). 

I have it in Opto plastic, and when I lose it, I will certainly be getting another - possibly in Gold because Lat64 makes gorgeous Gold Line discs. 

Update to old review. I now have a 174 opto to compliment my 174 gold. This thing just goes forever. It keeps up with almost all of my distance drivers with half the effort. If you havent got one bye now go buy five of them. Hahaha wont regret it at ALL!!!

Every bag needs a River. So easy to throw and goes forever.  More than once I've been asked "what was THAT?!"

I moved up to a river from the diamond.  Although I loved the diamond I needed to go up in weight and the logical choice was the river. It almost instantly gave me another 20-30 yards. The glide is amazing as advertidlsed!  I would recommend this disc to beginner and advanced player. I currently am throwing right hand back hand in the 166g range. Put it on any angle and it will stay there with a predictable fade at the end. The opto plastic will give you years of enjoyment!

This was the first disc I really succeeded with and could throw straight at a respectable distance.  I absolutley love this disc.  I have it in the Opto plastic and when I first got it and my arm speed was not as fast it would fly straight for me every time, but now that my arm speed is up and perhaps the disc is beaten in, it turns over on me quite a bit--I am just getting used to throwing it with a little less "umph" on it to get that beautiful straight line once again.

The thing about the river is its unbelievable glide--just glides for days! Of course the downside to that it is not usually a good choice for me in the wind because it will glide for days in the wrong direction... 

Overall amazing disc.  The flight rating seems pretty accurate I would just say it may be a little more understable than the rating suggests.  I am probably going to add a new second one to my bag!

I got the opportunity to try out a 166g Opto River.  Decent plastic (like a softer-feeling Champion plastic).  The Gold Line plastic may be more understable, but the truth is that the Opto disc I have is plenty understable enough for me, and that's a good thing.

I found that the River does indeed have tremendous, smooth glide.  One does not have to throw this disc hard to get it downrange.  I find my River to be slightly understable.  Thrown at full power, it drifts right and doesn't really come back.  Thrown at moderate power, it has a nice S-curve, especially when thrown high.

The River (7,7,-1,1) is not as stable as it's ratings:  I would give the River a rating of 6,7,-2,1.  My TL (7,5,0,1) is faster and goes about 20 feet farther for me on average.  The River's flight is closer to my Leopard (6,5,-2,1), but with (a lot) more glide.  The River has been great for me on tree-dodging shots and upshots where I don't want to throw with full crank-down power.  I'm working to see if it can become my main anhyzer/understable disc when I need shots to drift right (I'm RHBH) like my Foxbat does, but for more distance than the Foxbat.

All-in-all, I kept the River (bought it) and bagged it.  I still reach for the TL when I want more distance, more speed and a fade to the left, but the River is there for the understable contrl driver duties.  Excellent disc, worth trying out.

I recently got into Disc Golf, and did some research regarding what discs to purchase.  For my driver, I settled on a River. With a non-intimidating speed rating, a high glide rating, and a very straight turn and fade rating, it seemed like the best option.

The first time I played, I was all over the place, and hardly making 75ft to 100ft throws. After some YouTube videos, I was getting more consistant with my aim, and getting my distance to 125ft or so. 

I watched a video about drive technique, and armed myself with some critical pointers. Yesterday was my 4th time playing disc golf, and on a 303ft hole, I launched my River 30ft directly past the basket! Dang, it was amazing. I threw this driver well all day, and am totally loving it.

My wife has the same driver in a lighter weight. She is still really struggling with getting the hang of throwing a driver, and only gets about 50ft to 75ft, and has a way too hyzer release where the disc gets vertical. We are working on her technique at the local park using a Buzz midrange until she can get the River to fly.

I started to play disc golf about two month ago. After reading many threads about beginner friendly discs, i bought the river opto. And i love this disc! Very nice to throw, backhand and sidearm. A must have, not only for beginners!

Favorite disc in the bag.   Love it.  Farthest flying fairway driver I've ever thrown.  It's just a beautiful thing to see.

Love this disc as it throws understable for me with a slight fade back in.

I love this disc. Got myself a max weight in the Opto plastic. The plastic looks and feels beautiful. The disc itself flies very straight and true. Not a ton of fade and easy to make it take an anyzer line. The glide on this disc, like much of Latitude's discs, is no joke. GLIDE FOR DAYS!!! Overall an amazing disc. I keep one for my use and another as loaner to my friends who don't play regularly but occasionally come play a round or two with me. Great as a beginner driver