Latitude 64 Fuse | Understable Midrange
The Fuse is a highly popular understable midrange from Latitude 64. It's loved by its fan club for its ability to fly unbelievably straight. You can also use it for effortless backhand turnovers that mimic a forehand shot shape almost perfectly!
If you're simply looking for a Latitude Fuse for sale check out the options above. If not, well read on!
Latitude 64 Fuse Review
So, do you need a Fuse? It depends on what you're looking for. The Fuse is perfect for players who have a hard time hucking discs sidearm. You can use it to throw backhands that turn over with a short late fade, allowing you to hit those left to right lines. (reverse for lefties.)
If you're a newer player looking for straight midrange then the Fuse is a must-get! Its understability will compensate for a lack of power. The massive amount of glide is the cherry on top! Your shots will fly further with less effort!
Backhands
With the Fuse, it's all about those backhands! When you're throwing the Fuse on a backhand you've got a ton of different flight paths available! It really just depends on your power levels and the angle of release. That's what makes it such a weapon!
Newer players can experiment with flat releases for a straight flight, their more advanced buddies will need to use a considerable amount of hyzer.
If you put the Fuse on a decent bit of hyzer with some juice, it'll flip up, fly straight, and end with a hard turn to the right! It's a hyzer flip machine!
Forehands
We personally don't recommend the Fuse as a forehand disc. It's simply not designed for the shot. It's fairly deep, has a domed top, is too understable, is too glidey, and cannot manage a lot of torque!
If you're a player who can't throw sidearms, then you really need a Fuse. It'll open up those lines for you, with a simple backhand turnover! Hold tight, extra birdies ahead!
Feel
The Fuse is larger in height and diameter than most mids. It's got a curve at the bottom of the rim that could almost be called a bead. From personal experience, we've found it to be very comfortable, especially when throwing with a fan grip. The dome on the flight plate also feels nice in a backhand grip.
From a forehand perspective, the Fuse is quite uncomfortable. It's too deep and domey for most players.
Latitude 64 Fuse Flight Numbers
Flight Numbers
Speed: 5
Glide: 6
Turn: -1
Fade: 0
We'd say Latitude was really on track with their flight stats for the Fuse. If you're a beginner you should bank on something more like 0 turn and 0 to 1 fade. If you're intermediate the original numbers are most accurate. If you have more power you can get quite a lot more turn out of this disc.
Latitude 64 Fuse Flight Path Chart
Here's a chart to give you an idea of the Lat 64 Fuse's flight path.
Plastics
Opto: Opto is much like Innova Champion. It's translucent and usually comes in vibrant color choices. It's extremely durable and it's accurate to the flight numbers.
Gold: Gold gives you a gummier and grippier feel to Opto. It's just a tad less durable. We'd also consider accurate to the flight numbers.
Opto-X: Opto-X is much like its mother plastic Opto, but just a little stiffer. As a result, it is often found to be a tad more overstable.
Zero: Available in 3 levels of stiffness. Hard, medium, and soft. This is Latitude 64's base plastic and is primarily used for putters. It has great grip, but unfortunately, these discs will beat in much more quickly. Once that happens the Fuse may end up being too understable.
See this Latitude 64 plastic guide to learn more!
History
The Fuse is a household name in disc golf. It was PDGA-approved years back in 2010. Its maintained popularity speaks volumes on the true quality of this disc! It's undoubtedly an all-time favorite, especially for Lat 64 fans.
See the PDGA-approved Latitude 64 Fuse here.
Manufacturer - Latitude 64
One of the 3 companies that make up the disc golf Trilogy. Lat 64, Dynamic Discs, and Westside Discs. Latitude's discs are manufactured in their Swedish plant. The plastic is superb quality, and their lineup of discs is comprehensive. The Fuse is one of their most popular.
Shop for all our Latitude 64 discs here
Learn more about the Fuse on the Latitude 64 site.
Here is what Lat 64 has to say about the Fuse:
The Fuse is the most versatile midrange driver we have ever made. Period. Co-designed with our pro Jesper Lundmark, it has a stable and predictable flight path up to 300ft, and will hold long anhyzer curves with minimal fade at the end.
Here's a video on the Latitude 64 YouTube Channel that features the Fuse!
Skill Level Recommendations
Beginners - The Fuse is a great choice of midrange for players new to the sport. The understability and high glide make it perfect. This will be one of the easiest discs to throw straight in your initial stages!
Intermediate - Once you've mastered disc angle the Fuse will be a weapon not to be underestimated! You'll have a plethora of lines available to you, all with one disc! If you struggle with sidearms, as many of us do, then pick up a Fuse for backhand turnovers.
Advanced - This is a bit of a toss up. When your power increases the Fuse can become too understable and a little unpredictable. This really comes down to your style of play, and how far you want to throw the Fuse.
Pros Who Throw The Latitude 64 Fuse
The Fuse was actually co-designed with the help of Jesper Lundmark a pro disc golfer, and he's not the only one to love it! He's joined by the well-known John E McCray!
Dimensions
Here are the dimensions the Fuse was registered with at the PDGA.
Max Weight: 181.8gr
Diameter: 21.9cm
Height: 2.1cm
Rim Depth: 1.3cm
Rim Thickness: 1.3cm
Inside Rim Diameter: 19.3cm
Rim Depth / Diameter Ratio: 5.9%
Rim Configuration: 42.50
Flexibility: 8.28kg
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Great for tunnel shots
- Easy to use for beginners
- Great for hyzer flips
- Very versatile - can handle a ton of lines
- Comfortable in a backhand grip
- A boatload of glide
Cons
- Not great for sidearm
- Can be too understable for players with a lot of power
Characteristics
Ratings are on a scale of 1-10.
Stability: 4
Consistency of Flight: 6
Consistency in Wind: 4
Beginner Friendliness: 9
Distance Potential: 5
Control: 7
Utility: 8
Fun Factor: 10
Comparable Discs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Fuse good in the wind?
The Fuse is not well armed to fight the wind. Its domed flight plate, while offering excellent glide will act like a sail. It's also too understable to handle serious headwinds.
Is the Fuse good for backhand?
The Fuse is a mind-blowingly awesome backhand midrange! It can handle a ton of lines, has great glide, flies straight, and hyzerflips easily! It's also comfortable in your hand.
Is the Fuse good for forehand?
The Fuse is not a great choice for forehand shots. Its understability, deep rim, and domed top make it unsuitable. It struggles to handle the extra torque associated with a sidearm.
