[Innova] Rhyno Nation!

[SD86]

So do you Rhyno Gurus prefer this disc Lazer straight? I really like the the high fade it gives, and how easy it forehands... even for me.

I have a couple of Champion Rhynos, and for a while (it's been a while now) I was using one of them as my main approach disc. I also liked the high fade, and I used it a lot to hyzer around obstacles, including some high spike hyzers that did very well. I never tried to forehand it, but I'd bet it would've done well for that, too.

 

[Casey 1988]

I have a couple of Champion Rhynos, and for a while (it's been a while now) I was using one of them as my main approach disc. I also liked the high fade, and I used it a lot to hyzer around obstacles, including some high spike hyzers that did very well. I never tried to forehand it, but I'd bet it would've done well for that, too.

It would be, the Ryhno is a lower profile putter disc. Now a Disc that is like a Ryhno but without the Thumbtrack would work the best for a forehand disc. The Ringer is almost that, but it does not come in a softer or more grip plastic. Maybe a gummy Champion Ryhno or a stiff version made gummy in a hot car for an hour.

 

[SD86]

It would be, the Ryhno is a lower profile putter disc. Now a Disc that is like a Ryhno but without the Thumbtrack would work the best for a forehand disc. The Ringer is almost that, but it does not come in a softer or more grip plastic. Maybe a gummy Champion Ryhno or a stiff version made gummy in a hot car for an hour.

That thumbtrac might actually HELP my forehand; it'd give my thumb just a little bit of support in the forehand grip. I may just take my Champ Rhyno to the range this weekend and try that out.

Also, a thumbtrac-less disc that is similar to the Rhyno is the Champion Stud that I got from the Proshop. Not exactly alike, but there are some similarities.

 

[Casey 1988]

That thumbtrac might actually HELP my forehand; it'd give my thumb just a little bit of support in the forehand grip. I may just take my Champ Rhyno to the range this weekend and try that out.

Also, a thumbtrac-less disc that is similar to the Rhyno is the Champion Stud that I got from the Proshop. Not exactly alike, but there are some similarities.

Yeah I was hoping not that, the Rhyno is more a low profile Avair like disc so it would be closest to a unobtainable Champion Classic ROC or Champion Bullfrog. I can do a forehand with other discs I use for approach slot so I do not need more molds in the bag, just would be nice to have a disc I can do a longer forehand approach with for low ceilings.

 

[SD86]

I can do a forehand with other discs I use for approach slot so I do not need more molds in the bag, just would be nice to have a disc I can do a longer forehand approach with for low ceilings.

Pink Panthers are awesome for those longer forehand approaches. Mine is my 'go-to' for such shots.

 

[Casey 1988]

Pink Panthers are awesome for those longer forehand approaches. Mine is my 'go-to' for such shots.

I use my two Sharks Star and Pro both about 174-175 grams you know about and the odd tie-dye Lighting Prostyle #2 upshot at 166 grams. The Lighting disc was the forehand approach disc for years along with a older 2000's modern DX Shark at 167 grams. I tried my 2 DX Stingray for midrange forhand but the disc mold is so flippy that it it would be super OS even for an approach. Basically the Star and Pro Shark are super versatile discs for my game. Sad the Classic ROC in DX and Pro are not available, just a super domed Star model.

Anyhow I have a cousin that uses A Champion Rhyno for his approach putting including forehand to putting putter, he has the gummy Champion plastic so it can be used as a putter.

 

[SD86]

Sad the Classic ROC in DX and Pro are not available, just a super domed Star model.

I recently got a Star Classic Roc from the Proshop. It wasn't domey; pretty flat top flight plate after it rises from the rim. It flies well, but just didn't quite feel right in my hand for backhand shots. I might try it along with Rhyno for forehands at the range this weekend.

 

[Streets]

So do you Rhyno Gurus prefer this disc Lazer straight? I really like the the high fade it gives, and how easy it forehands... even for me.

A seasoned Rhyno is a thing of beauty and you can work a ton of lines BH/FH with it. I use a Rhyno in the bag right now and play with a lot of guys who I consider Rhyno gurus and they can really do some cool things with Rhynos in all stages of wear.

It's really like a less glidey, shorter Roc and you shouldn't be afraid of dinging one up. What's with everybody and not wanting to ding up their discs!?

 

[Keller]

A seasoned Rhyno is a thing of beauty and you can work a ton of lines BH/FH with it. I use a Rhyno in the bag right now and play with a lot of guys who I consider Rhyno gurus and they can really do some cool things with Rhynos in all stages of wear.

It's really like a less glidey, shorter Roc and you shouldn't be afraid of dinging one up. What's with everybody and not wanting to ding up their discs!?

^^^What he said:clap:

Lots of guys seem to have what I call "vanity" bags now. Every disc is pristine and if it gets a ding or severe scuff, they call it seasoned and replace it.

I have two Eagles in my bag that are scuffed, cut and the stamps are almost completely worn off, and more than once I have had guys say, hey, think it's about time for some new discs? :wall:

I have yet to beat a DX Rhyno into useless, and thrashed Rhynos make pretty good putting putters too.

 

[Streets]

^^^What he said:clap:

Lots of guys seem to have what I call "vanity" bags now. Every disc is pristine and if it gets a ding or severe scuff, they call it seasoned and replace it.

I have two Eagles in my bag that are scuffed, cut and the stamps are almost completely worn off, and more than once I have had guys say, hey, think it's about time for some new discs? :wall:

I have yet to beat a DX Rhyno into useless, and thrashed Rhynos make pretty good putting putters too.

One of the guys I've played with had a white Pro Rhyno so old and used the thumbtrac is almost worn off. It's his main putter and he can do some cool flip shots with it.

I hear you on the vanity bag thing...it's like people would rather appear to be disc golfers than actual disc golfers.

 

[JuanA]

A seasoned Rhyno is a thing of beauty and you can work a ton of lines BH/FH with it. I use a Rhyno in the bag right now and play with a lot of guys who I consider Rhyno gurus and they can really do some cool things with Rhynos in all stages of wear.

It's really like a less glidey, shorter Roc and you shouldn't be afraid of dinging one up. What's with everybody and not wanting to ding up their discs!?

I'm not sure where you guys are thinking I don't want my discs dinged up...that's not what I'm asking.

But how you describe the Rhyno is how I currently feel about the Bullfrog. A less glidey version of my Rocs. I'm not a disc minimalist, and I plan to keep playing the Rhyno for awhile because currently it is a bit different. Any straighter though, and I'd rather just keep playing my Bullfrog.

I was asking about different plastics because I want to keep that high fade, and not buy another disc similar to what I already have.

 

[JeCroisQue]

I'm not sure where you guys are thinking I don't want my discs dinged up...that's not what I'm asking.

But how you describe the Rhyno is how I currently feel about the Bullfrog. A less glidey version of my Rocs. I'm not a disc minimalist, and I plan to keep playing the Rhyno for awhile because currently it is a bit different. Any straighter though, and I'd rather just keep playing my Bullfrog.

I was asking about different plastics because I want to keep that high fade, and not buy another disc similar to what I already have.

I totally get this, it's like going from my firebirds to teebirds. I really don't want a straight firebird even though it's a really special thing as I can just throw a TB on that line.

Most overstable ones I have found that actually keep their stability is the stiff luster champion ones. I have 4 of these (https://www.discgolfvalues.com/store/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=1365) and they are the best ones I have found as far as being OS and keeping that.

For reference, I have tried them in SE, bar stamp DX, new DX, Champ, Gummy champ, Luster, old pro, new pro, glow champ, color glow champ, star, and maybe one or two others.

 

[discerdoo]

^^^What he said:clap:

Lots of guys seem to have what I call "vanity" bags now. Every disc is pristine and if it gets a ding or severe scuff, they call it seasoned and replace it.

I have two Eagles in my bag that are scuffed, cut and the stamps are almost completely worn off, and more than once I have had guys say, hey, think it's about time for some new discs? :wall:

I have yet to beat a DX Rhyno into useless, and thrashed Rhynos make pretty good putting putters too.

One of the guys I've played with had a white Pro Rhyno so old and used the thumbtrac is almost worn off. It's his main putter and he can do some cool flip shots with it.

I hear you on the vanity bag thing...it's like people would rather appear to be disc golfers than actual disc golfers.

Can I wipe off the mud and lightly sand the nicks on my discs and not be considered a vanity bagger?

 

[JuanA]

Most overstable ones I have found that actually keep their stability is the stiff luster champion ones. I have 4 of these (https://www.discgolfvalues.com/store/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=1365) and they are the best ones I have found as far as being OS and keeping that.

Thank you!

 

[JeCroisQue]

Can I wipe off the mud and lightly sand the nicks on my discs and not be considered a vanity bagger?

I think the trick is to actually carry 2 bags with you at all times. One with your normal discs and another with all your pretty ones. That's what I do! When I want to impress someone with my discs, I pull out my bag that has some CE, 11x, and 2015 sexton firebirds, 11x and 10x teebirds, CE and 08 usdgc rocs, Old Pro and zipper top rhynos, LE glow stamp wizards... you get the drift, it really strikes fear into whoever I'm playing against!

Until I hit first available on hole 1

 

[tbird888]

One of the guys I've played with had a white Pro Rhyno so old and used the thumbtrac is almost worn off. It's his main putter and he can do some cool flip shots with it.

I hear you on the vanity bag thing...it's like people would rather appear to be disc golfers than actual disc golfers.

I remember my first tourney. I was so excited to compete that I couldn't sleep so I decided to wash my discs to burn off some energy. Get to the event the next day, and I'm standing around for the players meeting. One of the area's veterans walks behind me and noticed my super clean discs (almost all champ plastic). "That a nice looking bag full of shiny new discs."

I figured out who it was and checked his score at the end. He and his chewed up baseline discs beat me by ten throws. I started looking at used bins after that to see what I was missing. Turns out I was missing a lot.

 

[ilmcgee]

I'm not sure where you guys are thinking I don't want my discs dinged up...that's not what I'm asking.

I don't think they are referring to you. But there is a lesson in their posts. Discs are meant to be used. Their flights change and when beat can fly different from any new disc.

I still don't have a mega beat Rhyno. But I have several fairly worn ones in dx. They keep their hss and lose fade becoming a straight wind resistant disc. And I love them. Hopefully you will love your Rhyno through it's long useful lifespan.

 

[Casey 1988]

I recently got a Star Classic Roc from the Proshop. It wasn't domey; pretty flat top flight plate after it rises from the rim. It flies well, but just didn't quite feel right in my hand for backhand shots. I might try it along with Rhyno for forehands at the range this weekend.

Yeah the flat topped DX or even better the soft Pro or what is now R-Pro was the disc of choice. I liked the type of DX Classic ROC you mentioned, used a friends for a round. I do wish the standard ROC with the Shark top was still made that was a nice disc, had more glide then a average more flat ROC or a ROC 3. Was a better disc then the Shark for a midrange to approach disc. Shark is more approach and driving putter as the dome makes for a putter type glide disc that is not that fast anyhow due to the wing shape.

 

[Casey 1988]

I don't think they are referring to you. But there is a lesson in their posts. Discs are meant to be used. Their flights change and when beat can fly different from any new disc.

I still don't have a mega beat Rhyno. But I have several fairly worn ones in dx. They keep their hss and lose fade becoming a straight wind resistant disc. And I love them. Hopefully you will love your Rhyno through it's long useful lifespan.

Yeah that is how the all of Pro models even old Pro models get too just takes a slight bit longer for that plastic.

 

[Casey 1988]

Can I wipe off the mud and lightly sand the nicks on my discs and not be considered a vanity bagger?

Yep, I lightly sand some discs to keep the frayed bits from hurting as a throw a disc Namely some baseline plastic. I had a worn out DX Dragon that would try to rip bits of skin off as I threw it, disc was near replacement anyhow. I do as well clean some of my putters to keep them from getting slick which can equal grip issues, mostly the types of plastic that get slick from the hand oils and those that the dirt makes the disc slick. Lastly I have lightly sanded putters to not have the frayed bits, most of the plastic I have used over the years is a softer type and/or a baseline plastic. I try not to wash Putter discs too much or you loose the grip in some plastics actually getting slick, I only do it if the disc is slick if I do not wash and lightly sand to keep certain nicks from affecting grip.