Daredevil Yeti, can I get another one Yet?!

If you have been reading our previous posts, you will know that I love the Daredevil Timberwolf. I currently have 10 different types of plastic in my bag (13 if you differentiate between VIP, Lucid, Opto, etc.). Out of all the plastics I have, the Flex Performance plastic that Daredevil makes the Timberwolf out of is by far my favorite. It is flexible enough to become stiff in the winter, but stiff enough that it still feels firm in the summer. The Flex Performance plastic is very grippy, which if you get sweaty hands like me, you'll appreciate it. I find that when I am struggling for grip, the Timberwolf is my go to disc. If you would like to read more about the Flex Performance plastic, go to the Timberwolf Review.

Because I love the Timberwolf so much, I decided to buy a Daredevil Yeti. The Yeti is Daredevil Disc's wide rim disc in the Flex Performance plastic.

The plastic for the Yeti seems to be a little less stiff than the plastic for the Timberwolf. It also seems to have a little bit more grip. Regardless of the minor differences, this plastic is still my favorite. The plastic is flexible enough to bend, yet it does not feel floppy in your hand.

The best part that I have yet to talk about is the durability of this plastic. Now that I have had some time to throw my Flex Performance discs, I have had an opportunity to see how they beat in. After hitting countless trees, dry rocky dirt patches, and even concrete a couple of times, I am glad to say that there are only minor scuffs to my Timberwolf and Yeti. This plastic offers durability and grip, which is difficult to come by. Flex Performance is my go to plastic when I need a grip and no skip. The Yeti does not get much skip when it lands because of the plastics ability to absorb the shock on impact.

It is important to note that like the Timberwolf and the Wolverine, the Yeti is the same mold as the Sasquatch and Bigfoot but a different plastic. According to the Daredevil website, they explain the Sasquatch as:

This super fast, overstable driver is engineered for all those big arm pros out there. Its predictable flight pattern and super slick durable plastic will allow your throws to reach maximum distance.

Now onto the Yeti, which is the same mold as the Sasquatch, but in a different plastic. This is what Daredevil says about the Yeti.

Just likes its relative the Sasquatch, this disc is also very fast and with some added flex. This disc has a very wide rim and extremely low profile for maximizing every drive.

Daredevil has given the Yeti a rating of 12, 6, -3, 1 but I think that a speed of 12 is slow for the Yeti. To me this disc would look more like 14, 6, -2, 1. This disc has a wide rim, so wide, that it is pushing the boundaries set forth by the PDGA. The rim size for the Yeti is 2.5 cm while the limit set forth in the PDGA Tech Standards document is 2.6 cm.

pdga_approved_discs_042116a.pdf-

MANUFACTURER / DISTRIBUTOR	DISC MODEL	Max. Weight (g)	Diameter (cm)	Height (cm)	Rim Depth (cm)	Inside Rim Diameter (cm)	Rim Thickness (cm)	Rim Depth/ Diam. Ratio (%)	Rim Config.
Daredevil Discs	Yeti	175.1	21.1	1.6	1.1	16.1	2.5	5.2	26.00

Flexibility (kg)	Class S V *	Max Wt (g) Vint	Last Year Prod	Cert. #	Date Approved
8.05				12-30	06/05/12

PDGATechStandards_5-14-14.pdf-

(9) have a rim width no greater than 2.6 cm (Does not affect discs approved prior to 1/1/08)

The first time I gripped the Yeti, I wasn't impressed. The rim felt much too wide for my hands. After I spent some time working with the disc, I realized that I wasn't impressed because I was uncomfortable. Most of the discs in my bag were a speed 9 or less. Of all 20 discs in my bag, only three of them were over speed 9. Two of the three discs, were strictly for forehand shots. This disc has helped me become comfortable gripping wide rim discs and is the reason that I now have six discs faster than speed 9 in my bag.

For me, the Yeti is a stable to overstable disc. It is, in my opinion, not as overstable as described above for the Sasquatch. My arm speed is on the slower side and when I throw this disc I can get a nice hyzer or a straight shot with some fade at the end. When I throw normal, I can get the Yeti to go about 300-320 ft. If I do a longer run up and really lean into my throw with a hyzer, my shot will flip up and fly straight for about 330-345 ft. If I release the disc flat, I will get a nice little turnover shot that will fade back and land straight ahead of me. I throw about 370 ft when I release the disc flat. This is disc is understable enough that I can get a little anhyzer but stable enough that I can throw as hard as I want but still have it finish left. 90% of my shots with this disc are released flat and for distance as this is my farthest flying disc. The flight path that I can get with this disc is exactly what Daredevil shows on their website.

We tested throwing the Yeti into a slight headwind. This is a disc that I can trust in a slight headwind if I want a nice anhyzer that will flex and finish to the left. We also tested throwing the Yeti into a 30mph headwind. The disc flipped quickly and became the best roller that I have ever thrown. The only problem is that the plastic is so soft that it sticks to the ground and doesn't roll as far as the Sasquatch might.

If you have a fast arm, this disc will be a great turnover disc for when you need your shot to finish to the right. Michael and I like to throw a couple of rounds with his brother Anthony at least once a week. Anthony is known for putting a lot of spin on his disc when he throws and can easily roll a Westside King and flip his Innova Boss. One day I let him throw my Yeti. To no ones surprise, the disc turned right and there was no inclination that it was going to fade back to the left. The Yeti, however, did surprise us in the fact that it did not turn into a roller. The disc held a nice steady turn to the right and landed flat. We were given the impression that it would be a great disc for a hole with a dog leg to the right, being that you either have a strong throw or are able to put a great amount of spin on the disc.

If you are looking for a controllable understable distance driver that will not skip much on impact, do yourself a favor and try throwing a Daredevil Discs Yeti. After spending some time with this disc, it has become a staple in my bag. Daredevil is putting out some fantastic molds in fantastic plastics that are worth checking out. 

And As Always, Keep Throwing!

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A little bit about Michael

Hey All!!  My name's Michael and I have been "part" of Flying Dutchman since the beginning, but I have been more of silent partner (mute to be exact), and haven't put anything out for you guys to see.  Well that all changes today!  I'm going to give you a little insight to my disc golf game and what is currently in my bag.

Out of everybody here at Flying Dutchman, I have been playing disc golf the longest.  I started in the Spring of 2011 and haven't looked back since.  When I started playing I threw 99% of shots forehand and the other 1% where overhands.  I grew up playing baseball and those shots just seemed to click with me.  I have since been developing my backhand, but still consider myself a dominate forehand player, as I struggle on most days to throw over 300 feet on my backhand.

Now what is currently in my bag:  I carry 27 discs with me, but I only really use 18 of them. The other 9 are some discs that I have been testing out to see if I can improve my game.
I will start with my putters.  I carry 4 175 Innova Jk Pro Aviar-X's.  I use two for putting (Blue and Orange) and the other two are really just there to be there.

 For my approaches I really only throw my Discraft Zone.  I absolutely love this disc!  This thing is stupid over stable for a putter and for how beat in it is.  I will always trust this disc to fade.
For shorter forehand drives and overhands shots I throw my 173 opto Trident.  I have an issue with teeing off with my Zone, I just never have a good throw off the tee, so I was happy to find the Trident.  I can comfortably throw the disc flat or with a mild hyzer up to 300 ft.
The rest of my mid ranges all fly about the same, just with varying stablilty.  I throw all my mids backhand around 260 ft.  For my mid ranges, my 177 medium Vibram Ibex is the most under stable, followed by my 178 Lat. 64 Opto Claymore, and then my 178 Prodigy M3 is the most stable, for me.

My fairway drivers are my most favorite discs to throw.  I carry a 166 DD Fuzion Witness, a 169 Lat. 64 Opto Maul, a 168 MVP Neutron Amp, a 165 firm Vibram Valley, and a 167 Innova GStar Teebird.  I put these in order of stability for me.  As of right now, the Maul is the most thrown disc in my bag.  The glide on that disc is fantastic.

I carry 6 distance drivers.  I throw two Vibram Laces, one 166 medium that is super beat and a 166 firm that is still fairly new.  These are my favorite discs for distance.  I throw these forehand and don't have to do too much to have them go 350 ft.  I also carry 167 medium O-Lace as the overstable compliment to those two.  I carry a 167 Neutron MVP Photon.  I like that having this along side the O-Lace as the plastic is a bit firmer.  My last two distance drivers are a 168 Innova Champion Daedalus and a 169 DD Lucid Renegade.  I throw these two backhand primary. They feel good in my hand and on days when I feeling it, I can throw them pretty well.

For my bag, I am currently carrying a Hyzerbomb FlakX and I couldn't be happier. This is one of the underrated bags on the market. It's got way to much storage space for discs, and really anything else that I will need. Keep an eye out in the future for an in depth review of this bag. I have only had it for about a month and have not tested it enough yet to feel comfortable about writing a review.

So yeah, those are the discs that I throw on almost every round in my bag.  Thanks Guys!

Keep throwing!
FD_DiscsMB

It's Been Far Too Long Since The Last One: A Quick Update About Flying Dutchman And My In The Bag.

Hey Everyone! I'm sorry that it has been so long since our last blog. We've had so many drastic life changes here at Flying Dutchman Discs in the last several months that it has been hard to find time to blog. Don't worry though! Between the new jobs, a baby being born, and frigid weather, we still have had chances to pick up new plastic and a few chances to test out that plastic. Don't be surprised if you see some reviews on some of the new discs in my bag coming out in the next couple of months. Lastly, before I get on to the in the bag part, I want to bring up that I have finally decided to take a risk and share the logo that I created for Flying Dutchman Discs two years ago! So stick around to check out the new look for FDD.

My bag has changed quite a bit since the last time that I shared it with you. It's amazing what can happen to your unchangeable lineup in such a little bit of time. Since my last in the bag, I have lost my Lucid Freedom and my Recycled TC Claymore. I have also taken out my VIP Air King, Fuzion Enforcer, Champion Destroyer, Opto Blitz, Lucid Escape, yellow Biofuzion TC Thief, yellow Opto River, and Fuzion Truth. A lot can change in eight months so without further adieu, here is my in the bag.

Starting out with my bag, I am still rocking the Dynamic Discs EMac Ranger and loving it. While many others like other bags better, I have had no regrets over buying this bag. It has a sleek look and is comfortable to wear. Now onto the discs.

I am still in the trial phase with many of these discs and have color coded them accordingly. Discs written in black will stay for sure. Blue, in trial but will probably stay. Green, in trial and may not be there the next time I write. Red, an older disc that will most likely be removed because of a trial disc. The progression of the discs from the main pocket and putter pocket will start out with distance drivers, move onto fairways, then mid ranges, and finally putters.

     -Westside Discs Tournament Plastic King
     -Daredevil Discs Flex Performance Yeti
     -Dynamic Discs Lucid Tresspass
     -Westside Discs VIP Boatman
     -Dynamic Discs Lucid Renegade
     -Westside Discs Elasto Sampo

     -Dynamic Discs Fuzion Felon
     -Daredevil Discs High Performance Wolverine
     -Daredevil Discs Flex Performance Timberwolf
     -Dynamic Discs TC Biofuzion Thief
     -Latitude 64 Opto River
     -Kastaplast K1 Kaxe Z

     -Latitude 64 Opto Fuse
     -Dynamic Discs Lucid FR Truth tooled Verdict
     -Dynamic Discs Lucid Truth
     -Dynamic Discs Fluid Truth
     -Dynamic Discs Lucid Suspect
     -Dynamic Discs Fuzion Suspect (The picture is covered because I don't want to ruin the logo surprise!)

     -Westside Discs TC BT Medium Shield
     -Dynamic Discs Fuzion Judge (Could replace Wizard)
     -Latitude 64 Opto Bite

I also keep a couple of extra discs in the top of my bag for special occasions.

     -Innova Pro Destroyer (my I will for sure hit concrete disc)
     -Gateway Organic Wizard (understable putter)
     -Westside Discs TC BT Medium Shield (Backup putter)
     -Dynamic Discs Fuzion Judge Mini

Here is how my flight chart looks. Make sure to comment on what I have done right or what I am missing!

Last but not least, the less important, but crucial, things in my bag.

     -20oz insulated Contigo water bottle
     -Dynamic Discs Golden Retriever
     -Plenty of towels
     -Dynamic Discs Stool
     -Long sleeve performance shirt for chilly days

Now, the moment that I have been waiting for for a long time, so long, that I am nervous! The unveiling of the Flying Dutchman Discs logo!

We hope that you enjoy our new logo as much as we do! We loved it so much that my wife got me a Dynamic Discs Suspect with the FDD logo for Christmas!

Until next time, keep throwing! 

FD_DiscsJV

Daredevil Timberwolf, My Newest Best Friend... Out On The Course At Least.

In the last post, I wrote about some new discs that I recently acquired. One of them was the Daredevil Timberwolf. Daredevil rates the Timberwolf as a 9,6,-1,0, and I agree with those ratings so far. Daredevil describes the disc with this statement,

"This disc is designed for the intermediate to advanced player and is made from our grippy flexible plastic. Softer in feel this disc is super durable and has a stable flight pattern. It is also an excellent maximum distance cold weather disc."

I am a huge fan of low speed discs and that can be seen throughout my posts. Low speed discs seem to fit my hand better when gripping them. The rim size is the perfect length for my fingers with a thickness of 1.8 cm.

The Timberwolf is a little domey on top but it is in my opinion the perfect size. I've thrown flat top discs like the Discraft Flick and many different domey discs. I really am not a fan of domey so I haven't had a disc with a dome in my bag for a really long time. It's been so long that I don't remember what they were. Oops!

This disc isn't insanely domey but there is a little bit of a dome that adds comfort for gripping the disc hard. Speaking of grip, lets talk about the plastic. The plastic on this disc is Daredevil's Flex Performance. 

The disc did not rebound to its normal
state after this picture. I had to work it back.

It is similar to their High Performance plastic except for it is what the name implies, more flexible. As far as the flexibility for the plastic goes, I can force it into a taco like what is seen with Discraft Cryztal FLX, but it is much more sturdy. I don't like the Cryztal FLX because it is so floppy. This plastic is extremely stiff for how much it can be bent.

I have noticed two main characteristic differences other than the flex when compared to Daredevils High Performance plastic. The plastic is softer, but don't be fooled into thinking that it isn't durable. I recently played in the Idaho State Doubles Championships and it would be an understatement for me to say that I didn't hit many trees. Some were, as Ken Climo would say, "Iron Leaf", but most were full power straight into the tree trunk. My disc has a couple of scuffs in it, but no visible damage whatsoever. The damage was so minor that I had to feel the scuffs to find them. This plastic also works well with cold weather situations as it stiffens up quite nicely. Another difference in the plastic is that it is more grippy. I find that extremely helpful since I suffer from sweaty hands. It gives me that added sense of security.

I have fallen completely in love with this disc for the short time that I have had it. It has instantly taken the place of my Dynamic Discs Thief, Innova Destroyer, and Latitude 64 River. All three of these discs have have been my go to discs for distance, but they all have their problems with instability (or maybe I have an inconsistency problem). Most of the time my Thief has a nice easy turn with a subtle fade. Some times, it doesn't flip as much as usual and I end up way left. Other times I pull it a little bit and it turns right never to come back. My Destroyer is less consistent then I want but when it works, it works. The River is really inconsistent for me so I really tend not to use it.

I was unfortunately only able to use the Daredevil Timberwolf in a couple of rounds before the Idaho State Doubles Championships began. The Timberwolf was the first disc that I threw and the constant disc that kept coming out of the bag. It's consistency for me was incredibly reliable. The only bad throw that I had with the Timberwolf was not even the discs fault, to which I might say, is it ever? Anyways, I gripped locked it and just threw it out of bounds to the right of me. All the blame on me for that one. The Timberwolf has great glide and minimal fade. When I started throwing it, the flight was completely straight with a nice fade. As the tournament went along, I started throwing with more power and the disc started to have minimal turn and still finished left. This disc has a really consistent flight path.

During the tournament, I threw the Timberwolf from no wind to a slight and little tailwind. The Flight path was the same either time. What I cannot say with certainty, is how this disc handles a head wind or a crosswind going either direction. I can only imagine that it would turn, a lot. I threw the Timberwolf's older brother, at least that's what I call it, the Wolverine. This disc is what I would call the overstable version of the Timberwolf. Daredevil gives

the Wolverine a rating of 9,5,-2,2. I have yet to meet the turn rating that they have given it but I probably don't throw hard enough. Anyways, the Wolverine is essentially the same disc as the Timberwolf, just beefier. I held the Wolverine and Timberwolf together but I can't tell the difference on the mold and according to the PDGA, it's not my fault that I can't. Here are the specs for the two discs.

MANUFACTURER / DISTRIBUTOR

DISC MODEL

Max. Weight (g)

Diameter (cm)

Height (cm)

Daredevil Discs

Timberwolf

175.1

21.1

1.6

Daredevil Discs

Wolverine

176.0

21.2

1.8

Rim Depth (cm)

Inside Rim Diameter (cm)

Rim Thickness (cm)

Rim Depth/ Diam. Ratio (%)

Rim Config.

Flexibility (kg)

1.2

17.5

1.8

5.7

27.00

5.78

1.2

17.5

1.8

5.7

27.50

10.32

They have nearly the same exact stats except for a millimeter or two for the diameter and the height. The main differences being the plastic. The Timberwolf only comes in the Flex Performance plastic and the Wolverine only comes in the High Performance plastic. It is much stiffer and my guess is that it doesn't shrink as much coming out of the mold which gives it less dome, less glide, and more stability.

Left: Wolverine                                                                         Right: Timberwolf

So what is the point of comparing these two discs? Well, the answer is simple. I have no idea what the Timberwolf does in the wind, but I do know what the "same" disc that is more stable does in the wind. I threw the Wolverine into a strong headwind which was probably around 25-35 mph. The Wolverine flipped and almost turned a full 90 degrees to the right (I throw RHBH). I lost the disc for over an hour because it flipped into someones backyard.

I know that these two discs are different, but the whole point of that was to show that if the Timberwolf's beefier brother will flip into the wind, I can only imagine what it will do in the wind. Don't hold me accountable for that though. I will update this post or write another short blog once there is a windy day that I can go test it out.

I got this disc because I want to try new companies and Daredevil Discs just sounded really cool. This has been such an amazing experience for me and I am so glad that I took the leap and bought a disc that I was uncertain on. I can really rely on the Timberwolf's long straight flight with minimal fade for tight fairways where I need total control. It is very easy for me to place this disc on the fairway to set up my next shot. 

Everyone should give the Timberwolf, or even just Daredevil in general, a chance. The plastic has a nice feel with lots of durability. Whatever you do, remember, Keep Throwing!

FD_DiscsJV

Check Out Little Companies, Grow the Sport, and Please Excuse My Little Rant.

Today I was able to purchase three discs from brands that I'm guessing many of you have never heard of before. I got a Disc Golf Aotearoa Raptor, Daredevil Timberwolf, and Daredevil Wolverine.

I originally had gone to buy just the Timberwolf for an understable fairway/distance driver, but I really shouldn't be trusted when buying discs. I got the Wolverine because it is supposed to be the perfect compliment to the Timberwolf. Then I bought the Raptor just because its from New Zealand and I wanted to try something new. I'd like to speak about new for a moment.

Everyone always wants the latest and the greatest from the biggest. There are many players out there that will only throw Innova, Discraft, Prodigy, or Trilogy companies and they bash people that throw the other brands because they are sub-par. Where did all this come from? I know I started to get sucked into the Trilogy only bag. It took me some time but I did realize that every brand has something to offer. Slowly I have started to get away from all Trilogy and am in the process of making a good attempt at a truly mixed bag. In a previous blog, I displayed what I have in my bag. I had 18 Trilogy (not including all the backup putters), 2 Innova, 1 Kastaplast, and 1 Gateway. Currently I have dropped down to 13 Trilogy, 2 Innova (different than the last post), 2 Discraft, 2 Daredevil Discs, 1 Kastaplast, and 1 Gateway. I also have 3 discs in the mail and 3 others that will vie for a spot in my bag in the next coming weeks. 2 Dynamic Discs, 2 Discraft, 1 Millennium, and 1 Disc Golf Aotearoa. The question that comes to mind after sorting out my bag is, Why do people put so much importance on only one company? Which leads to why do people bash on companies other than the one that they like? The only answer that I believe that should come up is if you are a top level pro and are sponsored by one of these companies. That company sponsored you so you should only throw that. Since most of us are not top level pros and are not sponsored by any companies, why do we then force ourselves in that direction? And why do people bash other companies? Look at the most professional players out there. They don't bash each others companies or each other for throwing something else. Simon Lizzote put up an Instagram video of him throwing putters from 4 different companies and made the profound statement of "Yep, they all work". Here's a link if you haven't seen it. We as disc golfers shouldn't be attacking each other. Instead, we ought to pull together. We ought to not turn people away from the sport with negativity, but draw people into it by the positive fun and friendships that can be made through this sport. Also, if you don't like a company, it doesn't mean that you can bash them for being sub-par. What doesn't work for you may work for many others. I may not like any Innova midranges but that doesn't mean that they don't make good product. I can't look at Paul McBeth and what he's done and then say that Innova makes inferior product because I don't like the midranges. I can't say that Discraft is bad because I haven't found a putter from them that I like. McCabe (back in the day), Doss, and MJ, have proved otherwise. I'll take it even a step further. I haven't seen anyone here throw Legacy so they must be a bad company, right? Let's go watch some highlight reals from Steve Rico and see if that claim holds up. Spoiler alert, it won't. This post has gone into a completely different direction than it was going when I started. I apologize for my rant. Now onto what I was supposed to say.

It is not necessarily the plastic and the molds that make one company great over another. While it may help greatly, it's the perception of how people see companies, and how long a company has been around that matters. So what is it that makes Innova better than Kastaplast, Discraft better than Daredevil, or Trilogy better than ABC Discs? Fullness of disc lines could be an answer, but if I love my Kastaplast Kaxe Z for a midrange/fairway tweener, what makes it worse than something a larger company has to offer? Nothing, its just the perception of the small company probably not having the resources to make a superior product. What I'm getting at is go out there, take a risk on an unknown company. Help the little guys survive because the more disc manufacturers that we have making it, the more our sport can continue to grow. I took a risk with Kastaplast and Daredevil and so far I am loving that I did. I also took a risk with Disc Golf Aotearoa and that hasn't panned out as well as I would have liked, but that is the thrill with the unknown. You have no idea what possibilities may lie ahead of you when you try something different, something new, or something that is not so mainstream. It may work out well in your favor and you'd be happy that you took the leap, but even if it doesn't work out, you took a leap of faith in favor of helping disc golf grow. I also would like to add that while the Disc Golf Aotearoa leap didn't work out for me, a friend of mine is giving it a shot and so far it seems to be working out for him. Your actions of buying into something new may lead your friends into something that they believe is the most fantastic discovery for them since they got into Disc Golf. Lets get rid of brand hatred which is only tearing down the game that we all love, and grow the sport together regardless of what we all throw.

I'm finding that a mixed bag is very freeing. Now I can take any disc I like and I don't have to try to find something within a certain company that might be what I need. All of the companies shown below, and some, have been in my bag at one point, but here is a representation for every company that I still own.

Like a book: Daredevil Discs, Kastaplast, Gateway, Whamo*, Discraft, Westside Discs, Innova Champion Discs, Millennium Golf Discs*, Dynamic Discs, Disc Golf Aotearoa*, Latitude 64.

*Not Currently in the bag. No offense to Whamo, but I don't like the plastic so it won't be in the bag.



Mixed bagging is not about who is the best, but what more I can achieve with different options while helping everyone involved in the sport.

Last but not least, everyone should seriously check out Daredevil Discs. If the rest of their product is as good as my two discs have been, they're worth checking out.

Remember, regardless of what you throw, keep throwing, and grow the sport! Please comment and share this! We at Flying Dutchman Discs want to know what you think and what small brands, if any, you have in your bag.
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Practice like you play

So many reviews out now are all about discs, and rightly so due to the fact that it's the one thing you need for actual play. But in reality you do need one other thing, the basket. Now when you go to a course baskets are preset and you get what you get. You can complain all you want about the chain grab or the condition but unless you are on the board of parks and rec you don't really have a say. One thing you do get to choose is the basket you practice on. I have seen a lot of different homemade baskets that are awesome and some that are really bad but I don't have the kind of skills to make a good one so I have gone with the Mach Lite Portable Disc Golf Basket. I chose this basket based on a few things. One being the fact that it is actually portable. This means I can fold it up throw it over my shoulder and take it wherever. Yes, it is still a little heavy but not nearly as bad or as awkward to carry as a full metal basket. Second is the look. When I am practicing I want something that somewhat resembles what I will be throwing at on the course, which in my eyes is round and a very specific size. Some practice baskets are way bigger then baskets on the course. Honestly if anything I would want my practice basket to be smaller not bigger. Why would you practice on a confidence booster and then go play and miss every putt slightly outside the basket. The last reason I chose this practice basket is the chains. This basked has two sets of chains. Some portable baskets have a single set of chains, which does nock down overall weight but your putter won't grab enough to stay in the basket. Unless you have an extra set to add, I would avoid those baskets. Overall I have really enjoyed my Mach Lite basket and would recommend it to anyone interested in a well built practice basket. 

A New Type of Review: Discraft, Bring the X2 Back From the OOP Graveyard.

This week I decided to do a review on something different, something OOP (Out of Production). I happened to come across a Discraft Elite Pro X2 at a thrift shop.

It was so cheap that I simply just had to buy it and now, I'm glad that I did. Right now this disc is in my bag but it hasn't been for quite some time. It has always been in the back of my mind as something that I should throw but I wasn't sure what to take out of my bag. That idea was made simple for me when I lost my Claymore. But enough about my bag. On to the disc.

Plastic Type: I could be mistaken, but I don't believe this plastic is on the market anymore. And that's a shame. It feels and beats in similar to Innova DX or Discraft Pro D plastic. Now some people might ask: "What are you talking about? It's like Pro D so it still is on the market." There are two reasons why I like Elite Pro better than Pro D. I do like the feel of the plastic a bit better and when I shine a uv flashlight on the Elite Pro, it glows.

Feel: The X2 has a nice feel in the hand. The rim depth is about the same as the Kastaplast Kaxe Z or the Innova Leopard, but instead of a smooth edge the X2 has a bead and a lip on the outer edge. I really like discs that have this rim size because I think that they feel comfortable in the hand.

Disc Performance: I need to preface this by saying that when I got this disc it was not brand new and did have some use to it. My results are those of a beat in X2; not a new one. From what I have heard, Discraft gave this disc a stability rating of 2, which is in between stable and overstable. When I released this disc softly, it did what the rating would suggest. I had a straight shot with no turn and a comfortable finish to the left. I threw it softly to get more of an idea of what the disc would be like if it were new, and I tentatively agree with Discraft's rating for the X2 (There is no way for me to say for certain that the rating is correct with the condition that my disc is in). That all being said, I am glad that my disc is beat in. When I release the X2 flat and with some power, it flies straight for a short distance and then has a nice smooth turn to the right with just enough fade to land either straight in front of me, or about 15-20' to the right of me. I put this disc in my bag in order to learn about it for this review and found out that it fills a gap that I didn't even know I had. I cannot give an overall review about this disc because of my limited scope with the one that I have, but Discraft should consider bringing this disc out of the OOP graveyard because it does have much to offer.

Keep Throwing! FD_DiscsJV