The Westside Harp is a 4-speed very overstable putt & approach. With published flight numbers of 4 / 3 / 0 / 3, it is most often described as suited for overstable upshots from 100ft that fade left and land softly with minimal skip, forehand approaches.
Overview
The Westside Harp is a very overstable approach disc with 4/3/0/3 flight numbers, a flat top and a comfortable grip.[1] Westside calls it "our most reliable approach disc" and says it could be the only approach disc a player needs to carry.[1] It holds up to any arm speed and still finishes on a hyzer.[1] Reviewers compare it most closely to the Dynamic Discs Suspect and the Discmania P3.[1]
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 Harp is an upshot disc first: thrown from 100ft, it fades left and lands softly with little skip.[1] It also handles short hyzer bombs thrown high, anhyzer approaches that flex back to the left, and approaches into a heavy headwind.[1] Off the tee with decent power it goes about 200-220ft and always finishes left.[1] BT Soft is very flexible and suits cold weather, while the stiffer BT plastic holds its shape in summer.[1] Low glide means it sits still on missed putts, but it dumps left quickly on short putts and is a poor choice for turbo putting.[1]
Best for:
- Overstable upshots from 100ft that fade left and land softly with minimal skip
- Forehand approaches
- Short hyzer-bomb tee shots up to ~200–220ft
- Windy/spike-hyzer utility shots
- Pro-level approach where one disc must cover every situation
Community notes — how players actually use this disc
Plastics & variants
The Harp is available in the following plastic blends from Westside:[2]
BT Hard, BT Medium, BT Soft, VIP, Tournament, Origio
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
The PDGA approved the Harp on October 28, 2013.[1] A 2016 DG Puttheads review found it very similar to the Dynamic Discs Suspect in look and feel, and put it up against the Discmania P3 for the overstable approach slot in a bag.[1]
Notable throwers
Currently no information
Frequently asked questions
Is the Westside Harp overstable?
Yes. The Harp is a very overstable approach disc with 4/3/0/3 flight numbers, and it holds up to any arm speed and still finishes on a hyzer.[1]
What is the Westside Harp similar to?
The Harp is closest to the Dynamic Discs Suspect, which a DG Puttheads reviewer found very similar in look and feel, and the Discmania P3, which competes for the same overstable approach slot.[1]
Can you putt with the Harp?
You can, but it is built as an approach disc.[1] Its low glide keeps missed putts from rolling away, but it dumps left quickly on short putts and doesn't suit turbo putting.[1]
What plastic should I get the Harp in?
Pick BT Soft if you play in the cold, since it is very flexible, and the stiffer BT plastic for summer, since it keeps its shape.[1]
How it compares
How the Harp 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westside Harp | 4 / 3 / 0 / 3 | Very Overstable | 1.1 cm |
| Discraft Zone | 4 / 3 / 0 / 3 | Very Overstable | 1.2 cm |
| Dynamic Discs Slammer | 3 / 2 / 0 / 3 | Very Overstable | 1.1 cm |
| Discmania P3 | 3 / 2 / 0 / 3 | Overstable | 1 cm |
| Dynamic Discs Suspect | 4 / 3 / 0 / 3 | Overstable | 1.2 cm |
References & further reading
- How to read disc golf flight numbers — Discpedia primer
- PDGA Approved Disc List — search for "Harp" to find the Westside Harp entry (PDGA-approved 2013)
- Westside 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.
- Westside Discs Harp Review (Rodney Lane, Disc Golf Puttheads — flight + PDGA approval + plastic notes)
- Harp — official manufacturer page (Westside Discs)
- Harp — PDGA approved-disc database (approved 2013-10-28)
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