Review of Latitude 64's Project GRIP Disc Technology

Introduction

• Presenters: Hosts from Foundation Nation
• Topic: Introduction and review of Latitude 64's new disc technology: Project GRIP.
• Innovative Aspect: Technology allows stiff rims combined with a grippy middle, composed of different plastics.
• Objective: Compare Latitude 64's Project GRIP discs with Clash Discs' Tone plastic.

Key Features of Project GRIP

• Focus: Develop discs that combine exceptional grip with a stiff, torque-resistant structure.
• Technology: Patent-pending technology integrates different materials into one disc.
• Experience: The middle of the disc feels tackier and stickier compared to the normal plastic rim.
• Stiffness: Rim stiffness remains constant, impacting how the disc feels in hand and performs.
• Real-world Feel: Feels very grippy, especially in humid weather.

Discs Reviewed

1. **Grace (Driver)\
2. **Explorer (Fairway Driver)\
3. **Compass (Mid-range)\
4. **Pure (Putter)\

Comparison with Clash Discs' Tone Plastic

• Tone Plastic: Similar in concept with stiffer plastic on the bottom and grippier on the top.
• Patent Comparison: Project GRIP’s patent specifics vs. Tone’s potential design methods.
• Historical Claims: Various companies, including Innova, claim to have used similar technologies previously.
• Unique Selling Point: Latitude 64 arguing to have discovered this method in 2022, while Tone and Innova have their own timelines.

On-course Testing

• Method: Played nine holes, switching between Project GRIP and Tone plastic discs.
• Friendly Competition: Kept score to compare performance objectively.
• Individual Experience: Personal preferences between soft middle and stiff rim came into play.
• Environmental Conditions: Performed well in humid conditions; aided grip without additional chalk.

Performance Evaluation

• Consistency: Middle absorbs moisture better, providing consistent grip throughout the game.
• Quality: Both products offer high quality, durable performance.
• Dirt Impact: Initial sticky feel wears off, leaving a durable grippy texture.
• Preference: Soft middle plastic preferred by some; stiff rim preferred by others.

Grippy and Intuitive Feel

• Opinions: Both presenters found the discs to be effective and valuable additions to their game.
• Bag-worthiness: Project GRIP showed promising performance, worthy of adding to disc golf bags.
• Long-term Use: Consideration of how grip may change over time.

Conclusion

• Outcome: Resulted in a tie based on personal preference; both technologies effective.
• Project GRIP’s Edge: Won the friendly face-off in this review but closely matched with Tone plastic.
• Final Thoughts: Both technologies innovative and beneficial for disc golfers.

Future Series Idea

• Proposed Name: “We Buy It, Not Biased” to emphasize unbiased reviews.
• Esteeming Transparency: Highlighting transparency by paying for reviewed products.