The Patriot features a wide gap and oversized bearing. The weight distribution is also different with more weight on the rims. The Patriot a starburst return system and is similar in shape to the FreeHand. Take apart design with adjustable gap. A successful lower end model with the move to a larger diameter bearing. This one came mainly in "patriotic" Red, White, and Blue. This very unusual Ice Blue was released in the summer of 2004
