Open up the turning side of the fairway.
The Westside Discs Underworld Tournament is an understable, low-profile fairway driver designed with newer players in mind. Its 7 / 6 / -3 / 1 flight combines generous glide, noticeable turn, and a small finishing fade.
For developing throws, it offers an alternative to drivers that fade out early. For experienced players, it can fill a dedicated turnover or roller role rather than serving as a driver for every condition.
Tournament plastic: grip and durability
Tournament is Westside's opaque premium blend, with durability comparable to VIP and slightly better grip. Westside describes it as closely similar to Latitude 64° Gold Line.
It is a practical choice for a fairway driver you want to practice with regularly. Durable plastic still wears, so get familiar with your individual Underworld as its flight develops through use.
Turn you can learn to use
The Underworld's understable character makes it useful for shaping lines that move away from the usual backhand fade direction. For a right-hand backhand, turn moves right; reverse that direction for a left-hand backhand.
At suitable speeds, a hyzer release can let the disc rise toward flat, while a flatter or anhyzer release can produce a more pronounced turning line. The result depends on your speed and angle, not just the flight numbers.
Faster throwers should expect to manage that turn carefully. A powerful flat release can send the Underworld farther into a turnover than intended, especially into a headwind.
Useful lines to explore
- Developing fairway drives: Try a glide-focused alternative to more demanding, hard-fading drivers.
- Hyzer flips: Practice a controlled hyzer release that rises toward flat at your throwing speed.
- Turnovers: Shape a sustained line toward the turning side of your backhand flight.
- Tailwind opportunities: Test how the understable flight responds with the wind behind you.
- Roller practice: Experienced players can explore turning the disc onto the ground with the right release.
Make the lane do less work
The fairway bends toward the side your usual driver does not want to follow. Instead of forcing a hard anhyzer with an overstable disc, try a smooth Underworld throw and learn how much of the shape comes from the disc itself.
Start with room to experiment. A few controlled throws will tell you whether your best version of that line starts on hyzer, flat, or with a little anhyzer.
Who should try it?
Newer players and lower-power throwers are the clearest audience for its accessible understable flight. It is still a fairway driver, so a slower midrange may be a better starting point if you are building your first clean releases.
Experienced players can use it as a specialist for turnovers and rollers. Those shots take practice; neither effortless distance nor a successful roller is guaranteed by the mold.
Pair it with a more stable driver for straighter finishes and stronger wind. The Underworld's ability to turn is the reason to choose it, not something to ask it to ignore.
Flight numbers & specifications
- Speed: 7
- Glide: 6
- Turn: -3
- Fade: 1
- Brand: Westside Discs
- Mold: Underworld
- Plastic: Tournament
- Profile: Low profile
- Type: Understable fairway driver
Select your preferred listed numbered color, foil, and weight option. Actual flight varies with release, conditions, and wear.