The Patriot features a wide gap and oversized bearing. Great weight distribution as well. The Patriot features a starburst return system and is similar in shape to the FreeHand. Take apart design with adjustable gap. A successful lower end model, with a move to a larger diameter bearing. This one came mainly in "patriotic" Red, White, and Blue.
Pictured here is a standard translucent Blue Patriot with Gold logo. This one was made in the summer of 2004.