{"product_id":"elevation-gecko","title":"Elevation Gecko","description":"\u003ch2\u003eElevation Gecko 9 | 4 | 0 | 3.5\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConquer challenging greens and fight the fiercest headwinds with the Elevation Disc Golf Gecko! Designed as an overstable fairway control driver, the Gecko is Elevation's highly requested answer to classic overstable utility discs like the Innova Firebird or Discraft Raptor. It provides players with a highly torque-resistant flight profile combined with heavy impact-absorbing rubber to completely negate dangerous skips or rollaways. If you need a reliable utility driver that stops on a dime, pair the Gecko with the understable \u003ca href=\"\/products\/elevation-koi\" title=\"Elevation Koi\"\u003eElevation Koi\u003c\/a\u003e or the straight-flying \u003ca href=\"\/products\/elevation-binx\" title=\"Elevation Binx\"\u003eElevation Binx\u003c\/a\u003e to build the ultimate zero-ground-play bag. Shop the complete \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/elevation-discs\" title=\"Elevation Discs Collection\"\u003eElevation Discs Collection\u003c\/a\u003e today!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlight Numbers \u0026amp; Performance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoasting beefy flight numbers of 9 | 4 | 0 | 3.5, the Gecko is built to be a reliable, wind-fighting utility disc. True to its overstable numbers, it resists high-speed turn even when exposed to severe headwinds or thrown with maximum power. It is a dependable choice for forced anhyzer flex lines that need to fight back sharply, as well as clean, pinpoint spike hyzers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 15px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; padding: 8px;\"\u003eSpeed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; padding: 8px;\"\u003eGlide\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; padding: 8px;\"\u003eTurn\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; padding: 8px;\"\u003eFade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; padding: 8px;\"\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; padding: 8px;\"\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; padding: 8px;\"\u003e0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; padding: 8px;\"\u003e3.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow the Gecko elevates your game:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Rubber \"Brake\" Effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e Overstable 9-speed drivers are notoriously prone to massive flare skips. The Gecko shines on fast, dangerous greens because its vulcanized rubber construction bends and compresses immediately upon colliding with the turf, forcing the disc to absorb its own kinetic energy and sit flat exactly where it lands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComfortable Power Grip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built with a flat-to-puddle-top profile and a comfortable 1.8 cm rim thickness, it fits securely in the hand for both backhand power grips and crisp forehand snaps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrick Shot Specialist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its severe stability and flexible rim make it highly recommended for specialized grenade and overhand scramble shots, easing the physical strain on your hands upon release while still dropping exactly where you need it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlight Numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Speed 9 | Glide 4 | Turn 0 | Fade 3.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisc Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Overstable Fairway Driver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfile Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flat-to-puddle top, 1.8cm rim width, impact-absorbing rubber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the Gecko compare to a Firebird or Raptor?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gecko was specifically designed to fill that heavily overstable, 9-speed utility slot in your bag. In the air, it handles wind and torque just like a Firebird or Raptor. However, when it hits the ground, the rubber material completely eliminates the massive flare skips that those traditional premium plastic drivers are famous for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Gecko good for forehands?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes! With its flat-to-puddle-top profile and highly torque-resistant flight (0 Turn, 3.5 Fade), the Gecko is an incredible option for forehand throwers. The 1.8 cm rim fits perfectly into a forehand grip, allowing for a clean, powerful snap without the disc turning over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy would I want a rubber fairway driver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile many players use rubber discs for putting, a rubber fairway driver is the ultimate utility tool for fast greens or heavily wooded courses. When you need a disc to fly fast but stop immediately upon landing (without ricocheting 50 feet deep into the woods off a tree kick), the Gecko's rubber construction provides unmatched control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFight the wind and stick the landing! Browse our live inventory today to pick your exact weight, color, and flexibility in the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/elevation-gecko\" title=\"Elevation Gecko\"\u003eElevation Gecko\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elevation Discs","offers":[{"title":"ecoFIRM","offer_id":50097456677106,"sku":null,"price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/armorydiscgolf.com\/products\/elevation-gecko","provider":"Armory Disc Golf Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}