Do You Really Need a 7-Speed and 9-Speed Fairway Driver? YOU COULD BE MAKING A MISTAKE!

[@jpdiscgolf2869]

Decent take by EO - I am also far more comfortable throwing 9 speeds than probably any other speed of disc, however I do feel that slower fairways are needed for wooded courses for both distance and fade control. Thanks for making this - do wish the cameraman was not dancing the entire time tho :)

[@justinsimpson9892]

I love my 7 and 9s. But ask myself this question all the time. Thanks for the video.

[@Infinitediscs]

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[@joshstorms1131]

Eric is a master overthinker when it comes to discs. I doubt there is another pro who has over explained why they bag 40 different molds more than Eric.

[@wesendreizehn6710]

Among my fairway drivers, I don’t even distinguish between speed anymore, I mainly sort them after my perceived stability. I just like to have a nice range of stabilities for throwing putters, midranges, fairway drivers and distance drivers. Distance Drivers are my smallest group, since Im self aware enough to recognise that throwing anything beyond a 10 speed is only hurting me. Sacrificing control for a couple of extra feet just isn’t worth it most of the time.

[@dylanlivingston6437]

I throw the circle that has the purtiest colors and make go far

[@filipcza]

I use Leopard, which is 6-speed for backhand. It's dead straight, like a longer Roc. But it does not feel good, or work as forehand disc, so I use Firebird, which is 9-speed and can handle the torque really well, as expected. Basically my speed-steps are: Approach discs(Rat, zone) - Midranges(Rocs) - 6-speed fairway(Leopard) - 11-13 speed drivers.(Wraith, D3) This way I have clear difference in distance between steps.

[@PatrickKnorr]

Teebirds and Thunderbirds are my main 7 and 9 speeds, they do pretty much everything. I also throw a Raptor for utility shots

[@stephencarmickle]

7 speeds have become my favorite discs to throw.

[@NickCarroll]

The Centurion is a really good 7-speed disc, as well. I'm sure for a pro it's useful as a backhand or forehand roller disc, or maybe a "get out of jail free" disc in some situations.

[@yeadogthazmyboi]

Exodus is an Eagle-L. Pretty cool disc.

[@McSlobo]

Target distance, hand feel and being reliable in wind etc. will make the difference. I bag discs for shorter (speed 6-7) and longer (9) fairways. Speed 6-7 are more on understable side and speed 9 set is more on overstable side. Would put PD/Anax in the bag for certain situations but it's full already. And I would consider that a fairway driver too, so speeds 6-10 can be fairway, while speed 6 can also be mid (looking at you Kaxe).

[@claudbutton8068]

Oakley is always one of the most knowledgeable on tour.

[@Richard-r7z1l]

i usually carry 4-6x7 Speeds, 2x 8's and 3x 9's. each speed step gives me about 25-35ft more distance, especially on unknown courses i m looking for maximum versatility. On my homecourse however 7speeds are enough for me cause no hole is farther than 330ft. I adapt my bag to the courses i play.

[@SmarteeeSteve]

Thought my beat star sidewinder got more distance than my new dx.leopard. I was wrong. They are very similar in distance and stability. Think I'm going to go on a leopard rotation and add an exodus to cover all my drivers.

[@PMantle]

I carry three of each and sometime 4 on the 7s because I can barely forehand.

[@JoshJackson13]

Little less ground play with a 7 speed too. That's why I use my 6.5 speed

[@a.j.5108]

I have a teebird3 that Flys straight, touch of flip when hit over 80% and I used a thunderbird when I want more stability. But those are backhand only shots

[@JustBBlunt]

Tips on getting the lateral movement?

[@Infinitediscs]

I think disc selection is a major part of lateral movement but also angle control is key. Matching the disc and angle plus practice.

[@Flakzor123]

​@@InfinitediscsI agree. The main stat I would look for if I want lateral movement is high glide. Comparing 2 9-speeds I throw a decodye culverin for headwind shots on semi-tight fairways but if I instead use a getaway with matching stability it goes another 20-30' with twice the lateral movement since the getaway "carries" its glide well as it fades where the culverin instead "drags its ass" and sits down when it fades.

[@TherealPapaDogP]

I wrestle with this. I love slower speed discs and usually won’t bag anything faster than my Valkyrie.

[@williamsoutherland9087]

I do need them. I call them my main drivers.

[@OkieTradez]

i have a 7 speed Glow Champion Teebird for 300-315ft headwind hyzer flip tunnel shots and a 9 speed Champion Sidewinder for 350-375ft effortless tailwind hyzer flip to fat shots

[@BigBig5]

I bag 7, 8, and 9 speed fairway drivers. Not all 9 speeds go farther. It depends on the stability. A real overstable 9 speed moat likely won't go farther than neutral 7, 8, and 9 speeds.

[@weedmanbrandon]

I bag 1 7 speed and 3 different 9 speeds.I dont really have the arm speed to justify a really OS fast mid, this is where my 7 speed FD1 comes in( its basically my OS mid slot)

[@Infinitediscs]

Love it

[@WhalePants]

Is that good?

[@Infinitediscs]

Tis good

[@hughesmoves]

This is a question I ask myself all the time. The dynasty is great, but dang, my exodus's are just so consistent, and I have all the shot shapes I would ever need with them.

[@Infinitediscs]

The exodus is so good. I bag 7 and 9 speeds for different reasons but sometimes there uses do blend a bit too much.

[@atomicsunrise85]

7 speeds have been money for me over the last couple years.

[@coreycalamity1395]

I throw hyzer flip on every shot so 90% of the time my dynasty is going laser beam straight very little movement until the fade so it really depends on your angle of release a lot more than just the speed. its like saying throwing an innova eagle is better than throwing a dynasty on a tight gap. this is false because an eagle has more play left to right as a 7 speed.

[@seymourglass26]

Great video. Misleading title, for sure.

[@KadenGoodyear]

what about 8 speeds?

[@Infinitediscs]

Overall I think it is all personal preference I think it is just making sure your discs don’t overlap too much 🙌 there is definitely uses for all speed if the use is defined

[@DiscGolfDom23]

Is that good? ALWAYS

[@Chris.Davies]

What is good is your facial hair, and that twirlable 'stache, Eric. River and Saint, all day every day. :)

[@rogerjones332]

My favorite 7 speed is the Halo Leopard 3. It remains palpable on narrow fairways.

[@Infinitediscs]

The OG goat

[@wilmaterna4667]

feel that it flies more like a 6 speed, but yeah got the ohn scoggings one from two years ago, money

[@jii-ro7083]

To most amateurs 9 speed is the fastest disc they even need.

[@davidfluth4058]

Blatantly incorrect in my opinion. I was missing out on 50’ of distance because I believed this lie. When my friend introduced me to the MVP Wave it changed my game. I went from throwing 330’ to 360’ in a day. Eventually with more practice that lead to 380’ throws. These are all AMATEUR DISTANCES. Everyone that throws distance drivers backhand will also throw them on forehand EVEN IF THEIR FOREHAND IS WEAK. Because they know the benefits of high speed discs.

[@brosa1212]

​@@davidfluth4058wave for the win

[@jii-ro7083]

@@davidfluth4058 lets Be Honest If you Max out on 90 meters you dont need 12 speeds

[@davidfluth4058]

@@jii-ro7083 Maybe not. But capping most amatures at 9 speeds? Thats ridiculous.

[@jii-ro7083]

@@davidfluth4058 If you cant get the disc up to speed you dont need higher speed discs but maybe as like an utility disc. Most amateurs throw 9 speed drivers just as far if not even further than 12 speeds. And it's way more controllable.

[@brosa1212]

I mostly have taken 9 speeds out and just go from 7 to 11. It's helped me with decision making and I control 7s so much better

[@Jay-i3x]

It's not a hard decision if you think of your seven as the flight of a mid that goes just a tad farther. 9 is just as far flying as 11 speeds. Not even close in my mind.

[@AshTheDoinker]

I carry a P1, Watt, Mint, MD1, Rollo, Saint Pro, Function, PD, and a Trail. I think a lot of people carry way too many discs they don't need to say the least

[@Infinitediscs]

That’s also the fun part tho💪

[@AshTheDoinker]

@@Infinitediscs Tis true... I own a lot of discs. I blame Infinite. :P