toothyfish
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I have a Coyote as well. They are similar but not the same. Makes you wonder, though. Probably just a slight mold change.
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[Innova] Innova Mako
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I have a Coyote as well. They are similar but not the same. Makes you wonder, though. Probably just a slight mold change.
rolo tony
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Got to throw mine a couple days ago. Flys kinda like a putter, but with quite a bit more glide. I liked it. I was money on most of my approach shots inside 150'. Need to work with it a little more for longer shots because it did get a little squirrely on me when i threw it hard, but I believe that was more of a technique issue on my part as I have never really relied on a true "mid-range disc" before. Up until this point I was using a Leopard for my "mid".
The Mako is a good flying disc. Initially I made fun of it for feeling like a slug in my hand... kinda clunky. But, the thing holds it's angle of release and flies just a little bit further than my putters. I'm going to keep using it for now and see how long it hangs out in my bag.
DSCJNKY
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The feel of this disc is why I like it. I have large hands and hate the way most midrange disc feel in your hands. They are harder to get a good grip. The only midrange disc I use are the Buzz and the Roc. I love the way the Roc flies, but hate the way it feels. I am always looking for new midrange discs that feel more like drivers. No such luck.
toothyfish
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Man, I hear you! I agree. The Mako fills large hands nicely. And I struggle with the Roc for that reason, as well. As far as that goes, have you tried a Wasp? Easier for me to grip as the rim is slightly bigger, same basic flight as a Roc.
genius!
I got a mako today and definitely did not love it. it felt a lot like a coyote (even had the CY on the bottom) and would flip on any shot over 200 ft or so. it was a decent putter though.
ChaseTheAce
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I wasn't flipping my Mako on anything yesteray. It did exactly what it was supposed to. Dead straight. Haven't really tried to bomb it yet though. It's definitely a good disc. Compliments my bag nicely
I played the first game with my mako yesterday, and it was money for me! If you need to throw with max power, switch to a more stable disc. But for 200' approach shots it was awsome. Better than my buzz even. Super staight with a great release. It has definitely found a place in my bag. Got my best score on a tough course I play at in Dallas (Lester Lorch).
gvan
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So I got the Mako and the Pro Boss last week. I've played 2 rounds with only those 2 disks. Pro Boss is great, but I don't have the arm to keep it in my bag. I was getting great distance with it when thrown full on, but not much further than I get with Wraiths. I still have form problems. It does glide better than other bosses I've thrown.
The Mako: It works as advertised, but I don't know if It will stay in my bag for long. I can get it to flip over, but I have to throw it over speed to make that happen. It has a very similar flight path to a buzz (or coyote thrown slower than needed to flip). I like the feel of the rim which is very similar to a coyote. Handed both discs, I would be hard-pressed to differentiate them.
The Mako: It works as advertised, but I don't know if It will stay in my bag for long. I can get it to flip over, but I have to throw it over speed to make that happen. It has a very similar flight path to a buzz (or coyote thrown slower than needed to flip). I like the feel of the rim which is very similar to a coyote. Handed both discs, I would be hard-pressed to differentiate them.
ChaseTheAce
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Get a star or champ Cro. They are good alternatives to the Roc
MooTaters
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You sure it's actually a Mako then?...Mine has *MK on the bottom. Have you compared the edge to a coyote?
kdos
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It holds any line you give it and dosent waver. Kinda of like the "Mid range of midranges" one midrange disc for any situation
gsw_03
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"Kinda of like the "Mid range of midranges" one midrange disc for any situation "... unless there's a headwind or crosswind. or unless you need a hyzer finish.
sounds more like a specialty disc that will fill a niche for some people, rather than a do-it-all midrange. roc or buzzz would probably fill that spot in most people's bags.
sounds more like a specialty disc that will fill a niche for some people, rather than a do-it-all midrange. roc or buzzz would probably fill that spot in most people's bags.
kdos
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agreed
Waddly Hobbins
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shirfan
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So it seems that the Mako *IS* the Coyote. I've got one here with the standard Star stamp, and on the back, M is even sharpied over CY.
rolo tony
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shirfan
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Tyler
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The Coyote and Mako are different molds. The Coyote comes from the Rancho mold and the Mako comes from the San Marino mold. The Coyote is a little more high speed stable, and a little more low speed over stable. The Coyote is better in the wind and the Mako is better in the woods. The Mako has a straighter finish than the Coyote. Plastic and different runs can make a difference, but all of the above will hold true on average.
If the engraving on your Mako says San Marino, it is a Mako and it was a marking error.
Thats what dave posted on PDGA discussion board.
http://www.pdga.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=29785&page=77
If the engraving on your Mako says San Marino, it is a Mako and it was a marking error.
Thats what dave posted on PDGA discussion board.
http://www.pdga.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=29785&page=77
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