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discgolf·Disc Golfbykrypto

Putter recommendations.

Today I spent some time at a basket really trying to hone in on a putter.

I’ve been using a pixel for a while now, but only because I liked the art, not because I legit preferred the disc.

I went to the basket and took 6 putters. I pulled out 2 and compared them:

  • hand feel: I just held them and did a few practise throws (not letting go of disc)
  • 4m/13ft putts: I threw 5 short range putts with each, focussing on how they felt in the hand.
  • 8m/25ft putts: I threw 5 long (for me) range putts, focussing on how the disc flew relative to how i expected it to.
  • 6m/20ft putts: I threw 5 putts whilst imagining high stakes, birdies on hole 18 for a PB for focussed on how confident i felt with each.

Round 1 was my Simon Line Pixel vs an R2 eclipse nomad. Both were decent and honestly hard to separate, maybe some familiarity bias pushed Pixel to the win. Round 2: Wizard (super glow) vs Aviar (dx) I really liked the Wizard. It’s the first time I’ve consciously thought about bead vs no bead and I really liked the bead for resting my index finger on. Easy W for the Wizard. Round 3: Sparta vs Uplay Zeal. Should be a no brainer here. The Zeal in the Inspire Firm plastic feels trash, very slick very firm, not at all what I want.

I then repeated the process with the Pixel, Wizard and Sparta.

I really struggled to separate them, but I think the bead on the wizard is what I really liked best. The feel of the Sparta was the best of the 3 though.

I think I want to go buy a couple of wizards and make that my new putter, but I figured I’d come to the hive mind and seek recommendations.

Based on the above, should I go to the wizard? Is there another beaded putter I should consider? What plastic should I be looking at given my preference for the Sparta’s grippier feel?

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discgolf·Disc GolfbyWVbrU

[Spoilers] OTB Open - Round 1 Discussion Thread (FPO & MPO)

Event: OTB Open presented by MVP Disc Sports
Dates: 17-19 May
Location: Stockton, CA
Course: Swenson Park

FPO
Coverage Starts: 9:00 am PT /12:00 pm ET
Tee Time: 9:30 am PT / 12:30 pm ET
Feature Card: Paige Pierce, Missy Gannon, Ella Hansen, Madison Walker

MPO
Coverage Starts: 2:30 pm PT / 5:30 pm ET
Tee Time: 3:00 pm PT / 6:00 pm ET
Feature Card: Emmerson Keith, Matthew Orum, Eagle McMahon, Anthony Barela

Live Coverage: DGN / DGPT (Youtube)
Post-Produced Coverage: Jomez Pro (Youtube)

Live Scoring
Official Results

[Spoilers] OTB Open - Round 1 Discussion Thread (FPO & MPO)https://www.otbopen.com/Open linkView original on lemmy.world
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discgolf·Disc GolfbyKuro

Looking for a Backpack

Hello Discmaniacs,

i am searching for a small backpack for short trips that is capable of holding 8 - 10 discs. I hate having only that much discs in a normal disc golf backpack because they are all falling around in there. Additionally a little space for a towel and a mini would be nice. Maybe some place for a water bottle. Is there something like that on the market?

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