The Westside Tursas is a 5-speed understable midrange. With published flight numbers of 5 / 5 / -2 / 1, it is most often described as suited for beginner-friendly midrange distance with low arm speed, hyzer-flip approaches that flip up and ride straight.
Overview
The Westside Tursas is an understable 5/5/-2/1 midrange that Westside calls "Westside's most controllable midrange disc," built with the everyday player in mind.[1][2] Its shallow grip and fairly straight flight at low arm speeds suit newer and lower-power players, and Westside says it is "great for ladies and kids," while stronger players use it as an anhyzer midrange.[1] The name comes from a sea monster in Finnish mythology, in line with Westside's Finnish naming across its lineup.
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
Throw the Tursas on hyzer-flip lines that flip up to flat and ride straight, anhyzer S-curves, tunnel shots that need glide more than power, and turnover approaches.[1] VIP is the standard premium plastic: Westside says it holds its flight characteristics over time and is more than 98% similar to Latitude 64's Opto (the two brands share manufacturing).[1] Westside has also made the Tursas in VIP Ice, VIP Air, Tournament and Origio.
Best for:
- Beginner-friendly midrange distance with low arm speed
- Hyzer-flip approaches that flip up and ride straight
- Anhyzer S-curve midrange lines
- Tight tunnel midrange shots that need controllable glide
- Midrange turnovers for less powerful arms
Community notes — how players actually use this disc
Plastics & variants
The Tursas is available in the following plastic blends from Westside:[1]
VIP, VIP Ice, VIP Air, 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 Tursas was PDGA-approved on October 30, 2012 (certification 12-41).[1][3] Westside still sells it in VIP today.[1] Westside belongs to the Trilogy group alongside Latitude 64 and Dynamic Discs.
Notable throwers
Currently no information
Frequently asked questions
Is the Tursas good for beginners?
Yes. Westside designed the Tursas for the everyday player, says it flies fairly straight for lower-speed arms, and recommends it for kids because its grip is shallower than most midranges.[1]
Is the Tursas understable?
Yes. The Tursas is rated 5/5/-2/1, and Westside pitches it as an anhyzer midrange for strong throwers, while lower-speed arms get a fairly straight flight.[1]
What is the Tursas similar to?
The Innova Manta has the same 5/5/-2/1 flight numbers, and the Prodigy M5 (5/5/-2/0.5) and Kastaplast Stig (6/5/-2/1) fly a similar understable line. For a little less turn, the Axiom Hex sits at 5/5/-1/1.
What plastic should I get the Tursas in?
VIP is the safest choice, because Westside says the blend is very durable and keeps its flight characteristics over time.[1] If you already throw Latitude 64 Opto, VIP will feel familiar, since Westside lists the two as more than 98% similar.[1]
How it compares
How the Tursas 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 Tursas | 5 / 5 / -2 / 1 | Understable | 1.4 cm |
| Innova Manta | 5 / 5 / -2 / 1 | Understable | 1.4 cm |
| Prodigy M5 | 5 / 5 / -2 / 0.5 | Understable | 1.4 cm |
| Kastaplast Stig | 6 / 5 / -2 / 1 | Understable | 1.6 cm |
| Axiom Hex | 5 / 5 / -1 / 1 | Straight-Stable | 1.3 cm |
References & further reading
- How to read disc golf flight numbers — Discpedia primer
- PDGA Approved Disc List — search for "Tursas" to find the Westside Tursas entry (PDGA-approved 2012)
- 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.
- VIP Tursas — official Westside Discs product page
- Westside Tursas — Infinite Discs
- Tursas — PDGA Equipment Certification
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