The Latitude 64 Halo is a 13-speed overstable distance driver. With published flight numbers of 13 / 5 / -0.5 / 3, it is most often described as suited for high-speed overstable drives for powerful arms, headwind and windy-condition control shots.
Overview
The Latitude 64 Halo is a high-speed, overstable distance driver PDGA-approved on December 3, 2009, making it one of the brand's longer-running distance drivers.[1] Its 13/5/-0.5/3 flight numbers put it in the fast, overstable class, built to hold a long, controlled line rather than turn over at release.[2][3] Latitude 64 markets it as remaining 'stable and consistent' even on maximum-distance throws around 330 feet, a claim broadly borne out by reviewer flight testing that closely tracks the stated numbers.[2][3]
Flight characteristics
Flight numbers describe the published behavior of the disc when thrown at its design speed. Real-world flight varies with plastic, weight, age, and thrower power. The community-averaged numbers above reflect crowd-sourced observations from real throws — typically slightly more understable than the manufacturer's published values, which is the most consistent pattern across nearly every commercial mold.
Recommended uses
The Halo rewards higher arm speeds and is best thrown by players who can reach its speed-13 rim; at lower power it can feel resistant to turn over at all.[3][4] It holds up well in headwinds and is a solid choice for long hyzer lines and forehand drives that need to stay on line through wind.[4] Slower or beginning throwers will generally get more consistent distance from a lower-speed driver.[3]
Best for:
- High-speed overstable drives for powerful arms
- Headwind and windy-condition control shots
- Long hyzer lines that hold up at full power
- Forehand power drives that need to stay on line
Community notes — how players actually use this disc
Plastics & variants
The Halo is available in the following plastic blends from Latitude 64:[2]
Opto, Gold Line, Opto Air
Plastic blend significantly affects flight character. Premium plastics like Champion, Z, or C-Line generally fly more overstable when fresh and hold their stability over time. Base plastics like DX, Pro, or Active beat in faster and become more understable workhorses with use.
History
Latitude 64, based in Skellefteå, Sweden, PDGA-approved the Halo on December 3, 2009 as part of its original distance driver lineup.[1] It has since been released across the company's full range of plastics, from the durable, grippy Gold Line to the premium Opto Line and limited Opto Air and Opto Ice runs.[2][3] Reviewers have noted some run-to-run variation, with certain batches flying more understable than the stated numbers suggest, but the mold has remained in steady production for over a decade as one of Latitude 64's dependable overstable options.[3]
Notable throwers
Currently no information
How it compares
How the Halo lines up against the discs players most often weigh it against, using each manufacturer's published flight numbers.
| Disc | Speed / Glide / Turn / Fade | Stability | Rim width |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude 64 Halo | 13 / 5 / -0.5 / 3 | Overstable | 2.4 cm |
| Innova Destroyer | 12 / 5 / -1 / 3 | Overstable | 2.5 cm |
| Innova Boss | 13 / 5 / -1 / 3 | Overstable | 2.5 cm |
| Innova Firebird | 9 / 3 / 0 / 4 | Very Overstable | 1.9 cm |
References & further reading
- How to read disc golf flight numbers — Discpedia primer
- PDGA Approved Disc List — search for "Halo" to find the Latitude 64 Halo entry (PDGA-approved 2009)
- Latitude 64 official site — manufacturer product page
Sources
Content on this page has been cross-checked against the following sources. Numbered citations in the prose above link to the matching entry here.
- Halo from Latitude 64 — PDGA approved-disc database (approved 2009-12-03)
- Halo — Latitude 64° (official product collection)
- Latitude 64 Gold Line Halo — Infinite Discs
- Latitude 64 Halo | Overstable Distance Driver — 1010 Discs
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