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    Latitude 64 Opto-G Zion

    4.3
    (11 Reviews)
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    The Zion is an overmold Latitude 64 fairway driver. With the perfect amount of speed and glide, the Zion will be a trusted control driver in your lineup. It's flat profile will suit forehand players well. The flight plate is Opto plastic and the overmold rim is Gold Line plastic.

    Manufacturer Flight Numbers 9.0/4.0/-0.5/3.0
    Reviewer Flight Numbers 9/3.8/-0.6/3
    Our Price:
    $15.99

    Opto-G Details

    Opto-G is a premium plastic combination of plastics used in overmold discs. This "2K" combination features Latitude 64's Opto plastic as the center plate, and their Gold Line plastic as the outer rim. It is durable and comfortably familiar.

    Zion Dimensions

    • Diameter: 21.20 cm
    • Height: 1.70 cm
    • Rim Depth: 1.10 cm
    • Rim Width: 2.00 cm
    • Max Weight: N/A

    Additional Information

    • Primary Use: Control Driver
    • Stability: Overstable
    • Recommended Skill Level: Intermediate, Advanced
    • Plastic grade(s): Premium
    • Beadless

    Reviews

    Baysinger
    My Flight Ratings: 9/4/-1/2.5 Neutral Throwing Distance: N/A Straight Score: N/A

    Nov 09, 2023 06:43 AM

     

    Randall Hoffmann
    My Flight Ratings: 9/4/-0.5/3 Not Beginner Friendly Throwing Distance: N/A Straight Score: N/A

    Aug 08, 2019 21:26 PM

    If you are a forehand dominant player who can can throw an overstable 11 speed distance for distance, the Zion can provide a very comfortable point and shoot option for long straight shots

    What this disc lacks in glide it makes up for in true accuracy. Opto g fits very reliably in the hand and really lets you work your fingers in to put your own personal spin on the disc. 

    I cant recommend this disc highly enough, incredibly underrated and a staple in my bag for that overstable 8-9 speed range. Holds a hyser beautifully

    Dean_934
    My Flight Ratings: 9/4/-0.5/3 Neutral Throwing Distance: N/A Straight Score: N/A

    Apr 29, 2019 10:29 AM

    The Zion is another overstable fairway in the trilogy lineup, but what sets it apart is the overmold of the disc. It is pretty comfortable in the hand, not very domey or flat. You can't really even feel the overmold if you aren't looking for it. As far as flight goes, the new listing of 9/4/-0.5/3 is about as accurate as I can think. It is definitely not Felon/Criminal overstable but is definitely more stable than something like a Convict or Saint Pro. On the Trilogy spectrum, I would say that it fits in the narrow niche between a Getaway and Fortress. It would be a pretty good first wind fighter for people stepping up to 9 speeds, but other than that, beginners should stay away.

    Grant Hammons
    My Flight Ratings: 9/4/-0.5/3 Neutral Throwing Distance: N/A Straight Score: N/A

    May 10, 2018 02:47 AM

    Wow! The Zion, named after the National park, is incredible! I use this permanently in my bag since I've gotten my first run 170g in February. I've almost got several aces with it. It's very controllable, not as overstable as say a Felon, but more like a more overstable Convict. It does have a very smooth flight that's hard to describe unless thrown. I'd imagine the rim technology has a lot to do with it, but it can handle some torque, and when thrown with different power and angles it can give a range of stable flights. It's very good in wind too. The rim is very comfortable, and I highly recommend this disc as a go to overstable control fairway. 

    Alan Rowley
    My Flight Ratings: 9/3/-0.5/3 Neutral Throwing Distance: N/A Straight Score: N/A

    Mar 07, 2018 14:58 PM

    I compared the Zion to other Speed 9 and 10 discs that have a reported Turn + Fade between 3 and 5 and here's what I found.

    The Zion is clearly more stable than my Opto Sparkle Saint Pro and Lucid Convict.

    The Zion is less stable than my Felon, Monster, and Criminal.  I expected it to be less than the Monster and the Criminal however, it should have a flight pattern similar to the Felon based on the numbers.

    The disc with a flight pattern that seemed the closest to the Zion's was my son's Fortress 10/4/0/3.  Their flight patterns were very similar when the discs were thrown flat.  It was a different story when they were thrown with an anhyzer release.  The Fortress fought out of the anhyzer way earlier than the Zion.  If you are looking for something stable enough to throw a reliable S-line around some obstacles, the Zion is probably not that disc.

    Based on how it compared to the other discs, I rated the Turn at -0.5 and the Fade at 3.

    Bag-worthiness: I use the Sarek as my putting putter and the Gobi is my go-to mid, both Latitude 64 overmold discs, so I wanted to like the Zion.  And I do like it.  There's nothing wrong with the disc and I like how it feels but it doesn't really fill a role in my bag.  It isn't nearly as overstable as my Felon or as versatile as my Exodus.  It's something right between those two so it can't replace them and even if I just add it, I can't picture a situation where I would select it over one of the other two for a shot.

    Toddiovision
    My Flight Ratings: 9/4/-0.5/3 Not Beginner Friendly Throwing Distance: N/A Straight Score: N/A

    Feb 27, 2018 16:48 PM

    The Zion is another addition to the selection of overmold discs from Latitude 64, featuring Opto plastic for the plate, and Gold Line plastic on the rim. I really enjoyed the first overmold offerings from Latitude 64, so I was excited to try the Zion. After several throws with my backhand style at different speeds, I found that the Zion was a consistently overstable disc that will always have a decent fade. It fills that spot in the bag between fairway driver and distance driver when you want a fade. I wouldn't say that it is as dramatic as a "fade 4" but you can certainly count on it fading.

    It is a comfortable disc to throw and is well crafted, plus it is dependable in its flight characteristics, and those are important in a quality disc. I give it four stars, but I hold back the fifth star simply because I wasn't wowed by the Zion. It isn't going to dethrone the Firebird as the king of the overstable 9-speed drivers. It just isn't as dramatic in its fade. But it could function in a similar role when you don't need quite as much fade as a Firebird. 

    I would not recommend the Zion as a starting driver to new players. At speed 9, it isn't necessarily too fast for some new players, but it is a tad too overstable for most new players. 

    Dylan
    My Flight Ratings: 9/3/0/4 Not Beginner Friendly Throwing Distance: N/A Straight Score: N/A

    Feb 27, 2018 16:39 PM

    The Zion is a pretty good meat hook fairway driver. First off- it feels great in the hand. The speed 9 rim is a typical good fairway rim that fits in the hand perfectly. I couldn't feel where the rim met the plate of the disc either, it just feels smooth and nice.

    It reminds me a lot of Felon, it holds for a sec, but then starts turning and dumping pretty hard. To me it's more overstable than a firebird, so if you have a really strong arm, or need to really get around something, this could be the disc for you.

    Now, I'm not good at flicking, but this could be a good overstable flick disc as well.  I probably won't keep this in my bag because I don't need something this overstable at the moment, but it does fly true and it feels great.

    DefJam
    My Flight Ratings: 9/3/-1/3 Neutral Throwing Distance: N/A Straight Score: N/A

    Feb 09, 2018 12:02 PM

    I received this disc as part of the VIP club, and though the stamp was cool, I wasn't a huge fan of the disc. I was initially very excited to throw it as I bag mostly MVP/Axiom, but it just didn't do what I was expecting it to. With the numbers indicated I was expecting near firebird flight out of it and it is NOWHERE near that. Thrown hard and flat with no wind, I did get some turn out of it. There was a healthy fade, but I would say that a 4 is way over estimated. That's not to say this is a bad disc, however. It is comfortable in the hand. The plastic is great as always from Trilogy, the rim size will probably be comfortable for most hands, and it has a nice clean release. If you have around 325-350' power, you will get turn out of it. I would rate it more along the lines of 9, 3, -1, 3. It makes for a decent "Power" fairway driver, where you can crank on it without fear of it turning over, or taking up too much room. However if you're looking for something with firebird type flight with the numbers posted, this will almost definitely not be the disc for you.

    Rick Meyer
    My Flight Ratings: 9/3/-1/3 Neutral Throwing Distance: N/A Straight Score: N/A

    Jan 12, 2018 15:17 PM

    The Zion is one of the very few discs I can both BH and FH.  I am a FH dominant player, but I have been developing my BH.  I can throw this either way and get good results.  I also bag a Convict and I would say this is not quite as stable as the Convict.  It feels good in the hand and has a nice smooth release.  It is definitely a disc that I am not afraid to throw into a headwind, it holds it's line and always finishes with a good fade.  If you are looking for something that is overstable, but not as overstable as an Ahti, Felon, Firebird, or Flick, this is the disc you are looking for.

    Kyle New
    My Flight Ratings: 9/4/-1/2 Somewhat Beginner Friendly Throwing Distance: N/A Straight Score: N/A

    Dec 13, 2017 14:11 PM

    This will not be your true overstable as I anticipated. However, it is a really good thrower. 

    It feels like an overstable, but flies like a stable straight. This is a disc, that you'll be able to carve lines with. Hyzers, straight shots, some turnovers. 

    I recommend it to those who find it comfortable in the hand, and want the durability of a 2 piece disc. 

    RichA
    My Flight Ratings: 8/4/-0.5/3 Neutral Throwing Distance: N/A Straight Score: N/A

    Nov 29, 2017 17:52 PM

    I was really excited to try an overmold from Trilogy that had a little stability. So when I got the Zion I compared it to a pretty good lineup of other discs. All the discs were molds that could potentially fill the same slot in my bag: Fortress, Culverin, XXX, Spark, Longbowman, Ahti, Felon, Trident, Convict etc. (sorry forgot my Saint Pro). I also had different plastics for most. 

    The first thing that grabbed my attention was how the Zion felt in my hand; very smooth and comfortable. I looked at the profile and saw it had a very thick rounded edge which attributed to some of the comfort, but it was almost a little overly smooth, approaching slick. I like that it was kind of a combination of a blunt utility edge (Spark, Longbowman, Trident, XXX) and a traditional sharper edge that you see on most drivers (Fortress, Culverin). The inside edge on the underside of the disc was also a little more rounded than others. Because of this, I almost like it more for my forehand shots, some backhands felt like they "rolled" off a little.

    I was testing the discs in a light wind, a few hundred feet above sea level. The first volley was into a very light headwind - the Zion gave me a little bit of turn and held onto that for a good portion of the flight, with a dependable fade. Overall the flight was extremely strait. The next throw was with a right to left and it flew very strait with an increased fade from the direction of wind. It held anhyzers quite well and provided good distance; not getting stuck in the line, but not fighting out too early. 

    The Zion was also a great forehand disc; it has enough turn to provide some good distance, but it also hooks up great. It definitely held the turn for quite a long time. One of the throws was a slightly downhill gentle headwind. I threw a forehand on this to see how the discs would fight and hold their strait to slight anhyzer lines, and really get a feel for the stability. The Zion held the light anhyzer almost the entire flight, and didn't fight out as quickly as some of the other discs, but again it was a great strait flight path.

    After a final culling, I was left with the Zion, TP Fortress, and Worlds Opto Sparkle Culverin. I found that all three of these discs flew very similarly, and tested them a little farther because they were most similar to the Zion. 

    Compared to the other 14 discs, the Zion was average on distance. Overall I really liked the Zion, but was hoping it was going to be a little more stable. My flight ratings would be: Speed 8/9 Glide 4 Turn -.5 Fade 3. If you were thinking about testing this disc out, definitely get one! If you weren't considering it, you should probably still check it out at some point. It's unique, feels great, and even more importantly, flies great. 

     

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