The Gateway Warrior is a 5-speed overstable midrange. With published flight numbers of 5 / 4 / 0 / 3, it is most often described as suited for headwind approaches that need to hold a hyzer line, controlled long upshots with a hard fade.
Overview
The Gateway Warrior is a beaded, overstable midrange with 5/4/0/3 flight numbers.[2] Infinite Discs calls it the most overstable midrange in the Gateway line, with a wide 22 cm diameter and pronounced low-speed fade at the end of flight.[3] Gateway positions it for controlled long upshots and consistent, reliable flight.[2] Its 1.4 cm rim width and 1.9 cm height come from the PDGA record.[1] It is sold in Diamond, Evolution, Platinum, NXT and Sure Grip plastics.[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 Warrior is a placement midrange for headwind approaches and controlled fades, and DiscMetrics describes it as fighting turn and finishing on a hard line.[4] Gateway recommends it for controlled long upshots.[2] Infinite Discs rates it for intermediate and advanced players.[3]
Best for:
- Headwind approaches that need to hold a hyzer line
- Controlled long upshots with a hard fade
- Fighting turn on forehand and backhand midrange shots
- Predictable finishes in challenging conditions
Community notes — how players actually use this disc
Plastics & variants
The Warrior is available in the following plastic blends from Gateway:[2]
Diamond, Evolution, Platinum, NXT, Sure Grip
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 lists the disc as "Warrior (new)" from Gateway Disc Sports, approved on April 9, 2010, with a 22.0 cm diameter and 182.6 g maximum weight.[1] The sources reviewed do not explain the "(new)" label in the PDGA record. Gateway was founded in 1994 by David McCormack.[5] The Warrior remains in the current Gateway midrange lineup alongside the Mystic, Element and Karma.[2]
Notable throwers
Currently no information
How it compares
How the Warrior 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Warrior | 5 / 4 / 0 / 3 | Overstable | 1.4 cm |
| Gateway Karma | 7 / 5 / -1 / 2 | Overstable | 1.4 cm |
| Innova Roc | 4 / 4 / 0 / 3 | Slightly Overstable | 1.3 cm |
| Gateway Element | 5 / 5 / -1 / 1 | Understable | 1.3 cm |
References & further reading
- How to read disc golf flight numbers — Discpedia primer
- PDGA Approved Disc List — search for "Warrior" to find the Gateway Warrior entry (PDGA-approved 2010)
- Gateway 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.
- Warrior (new) — PDGA Equipment Certification (approved Apr 9, 2010)
- Warrior Mid-Range — Gateway Disc Sports (official product collection)
- Gateway Warrior — Infinite Discs (flight numbers, plastics, dimensions)
- Gateway Warrior — DiscMetrics
- About GDS — Gateway Disc Sports (company history)
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