The Axiom Virus is an understable distance driver. This is one of the oldest discs in the Axiom lineup, it was approved by the PDGA back in 2014! Despite its age, the Virus is still popular among Gyronauts as one of the easiest-to-throw distance drivers on the disc golf market!
Beginners will love the combination of glide, manageable speed, and understability. Whether you enjoy backhand, forehand, or both, the Virus is a great disc to take your first step into the world of distance drivers!
It's not only new players that love the Virus. More advanced frolfers use it for hyzer flips, turnovers, and rollers.Ā
If any of these scenarios match you we have the Axiom Virus in Neutron and Proton for you. You can take a look at what we have to offer above!
Here's what Axiom has to say about the Virus:
The Virus is Axiomās easiest-to-throw distance driver, with a glide and responsive understability that keeps it in the air. Power throwers will be able to flex huge turnover shots with straight forward fade. Average throwers will be able to extend and shape lines using the Virusā turn and gentle fade. Compared to the MVP lineup, the Virus resembles a worn-in Impulse.
This video from Cheating Lefty is a great review of the Virus!Ā
Flight Numbers
Speed: 9
Glide: 5
Turn: -3.5
Fade: 1
As you can see this disc has some hefty understability. If you're a beginner this will make it really easy to throw. It will also produce full S-shaped flights that result in more distance.
Flight Path Chart
Here's an Axiom Virus flight chart to give you a basic idea of how it's going to fly!
Plastics
Proton: Highly durable and translucent. A Proton Virus may be a little more stable than Neutron. You can read our Proton Plastic Review to learn more.
Beginner:Ā If you're looking for more distance than you can get from your putters and mids this is the perfect choice! It's much more manageable than an 11, 12, or 13-speed. The thinner rim also makes it great for younger players with smaller handsĀ
Intermediate:Ā While this might not be your go-to distance driver you can still utilize it for massive turnovers, and effortless hyzer flips.
Advanced: Players with a lot of power may find discs like this one too flippy for the majority of shot shapes, but most carry one simply as a utility disc, for when they need something super understable, or they just want to throw a roller.
Dimensions
These are the dimensions listed for the Axiom Virus on the PDGAĀ website.
Max Weight:Ā 176.0gr
Diameter:Ā 21.2cm
Height:Ā 1.4cm
Rim Depth:Ā 1.1cm
Rim Thickness:Ā 2.0cm
Inside Rim Diameter:Ā 17.0cm
Rim Depth / Diameter Ratio:Ā 5.2%
Rim Configuration:Ā 29.50
Flexibility:Ā 7.94kg
Reasons to Buy an Axiom Virus
Easy to throw distance driver
Speed 9 is easier to control for beginners
Very understable
Decent glide
Great for sidearm and backhand
Comfortable in the hand
Because it's Axiom ;)
When you start out in disc golf, we always recommend using putters and mids. This helps you to develop proper form. If you feel confident with your slower discs then we highly recommend you try out the Virus!
Characteristics
Ratings are on a scale of 1-10.
Stability: 4Ā
Consistency of Flight: 6
Consistency in Wind: 6
Beginner Friendliness: 9.5
Distance Potential: 8
Control: 7.5
Utility: 8
Fun Factor: 8
Similar Discs
The first disc that comes to mind when looking at the flight numbers for the Virus is the also-popular Discraft Heat. If for some reason the Virus is not to your fancy here is a list of other discs for you to try out.
