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[Putters] Lid Lovers
- Thread starter Ted Bratton
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tbird888
Salient Disc Test Team
In the wind it's far from dependable.
Kodachrome
* Ace Member *
Gggt has a couple polecats in newer plastic, but not as stiff as the one I felt as pias.
Kodachrome
* Ace Member *
Anybody thrown the 200g big kahuna?
Marmoset
* Ace Member *
Yup. I bought one to compare against the UltraStar/Pulsar/Wham-O Ultimate/Discraft SkyStyler.
I'm pretty sure it is a 200g Pulsar which is better than a 175g Pulsar IMO but not better than a UltraStar/Wham-O Ultimate.
What do you want to know about it?
I'm pretty sure it is a 200g Pulsar which is better than a 175g Pulsar IMO but not better than a UltraStar/Wham-O Ultimate.
What do you want to know about it?
ThomasOrion
* Ace Member *
RDG Serpent is a sweet lid. 
Kodachrome
* Ace Member *
Really just wanna know how it flies. I've thrown the doggy style and the superhero so far. The doggy style was great at 175g, but beat up in baseline. The superhero is 135g so it interferes with that feel of tension when trying to throw slow, which is the only way I throw it.
I want something nice and hss for a lid, but still glidey.
tbird888
Salient Disc Test Team
Have you tried a Te Moko?
Marmoset
* Ace Member *
The Kahuna might give you what you want.
Have you tried UltraStars or similar? I like them more for the role you described.
I read a few reviews of the Pulsar online that said it is more stable than an UltraStar but my Pulsar is definitely NOT. Maybe mine is freak, maybe I'm throwing it wrong, maybe something else but my Pulsar is noticeably less stable than either the Discraft or Wham-O offerings. The Kahuna, I believe, is a heavy Pulsar and flies accordingly. It is still understable but reacts more sluggishly. If I am throwing 175' or less then it is evenly stable. 200' to 300' it starts turning late in its flight and drifts to the right (RHBH). The Discraft/Wham-O are similar but not as understable and resist the right push at the end of the flight. For the record, I seem to max out near 300' and 240' seems to be very comfortable for me.
I just came back from a one disc round with the Big Kahuna. 3 over par for 19 holes in a thunderstorm. I should have been at least even par but I can't putt with these UFOs. Anyway, I was pretty happy with the result. The Kahuna is not a bad disc and it is capable of delivering the goods but for my tastes Discraft and Wham-O do it slightly better.
Have you tried a Zephyr? This seems like it could fit your description as well.
Have you tried UltraStars or similar? I like them more for the role you described.
I read a few reviews of the Pulsar online that said it is more stable than an UltraStar but my Pulsar is definitely NOT. Maybe mine is freak, maybe I'm throwing it wrong, maybe something else but my Pulsar is noticeably less stable than either the Discraft or Wham-O offerings. The Kahuna, I believe, is a heavy Pulsar and flies accordingly. It is still understable but reacts more sluggishly. If I am throwing 175' or less then it is evenly stable. 200' to 300' it starts turning late in its flight and drifts to the right (RHBH). The Discraft/Wham-O are similar but not as understable and resist the right push at the end of the flight. For the record, I seem to max out near 300' and 240' seems to be very comfortable for me.
I just came back from a one disc round with the Big Kahuna. 3 over par for 19 holes in a thunderstorm. I should have been at least even par but I can't putt with these UFOs. Anyway, I was pretty happy with the result. The Kahuna is not a bad disc and it is capable of delivering the goods but for my tastes Discraft and Wham-O do it slightly better.
Have you tried a Zephyr? This seems like it could fit your description as well.
Kodachrome
* Ace Member *
this thing is overstable. Its more like a polecat, maybe even more lss too.
I don't know that I appreciate it. Oh well.
I don't know that I appreciate it. Oh well.
Kodachrome
* Ace Member *
Got to really lay into it, it doesn't fly without fade until you throw it like a disc which is self defeating. Back to superhero for now.
Marmoset
* Ace Member *
What kind of distance were you getting? Seems like I can't get mine past 300' unless the wind or elevation helps out.
Kodachrome
* Ace Member *
I didn't throw it very far, but it fades quite a bit at short distance and doesn't pick up loft until around 200' imo.
I felt one of these at the local store and it felt good.
But it felt like it was 130g.
(I'll probably end up buying it eventually)
Mulligan
Double Eagle Member
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I just picked up another stiff Dx PoleCat yesterday on a trip to Wisconsin.
Man, the PoleCat is becoming the disc I use the most right now.
Totally getting it dialed in.
God, a McProCat needs to happen asap.
The local shop has a glow Makani I'm regretting I didn't pick up and may go back for...
Man, the PoleCat is becoming the disc I use the most right now.
Totally getting it dialed in.
God, a McProCat needs to happen asap.
The local shop has a glow Makani I'm regretting I didn't pick up and may go back for...
slowduc
Bogey Member
i got one of those to throw around with my daughter.
get one... it's a lot of fun and easy to throw.
tbird888
Salient Disc Test Team
Love the Makani! Surprisingly stable and so much glide it broke my glide-o-meter. I know it's a lightweight Zephyr, but it's a better Zephyr.
Marmoset
* Ace Member *
another vote for the Makani
Equally adept for either a fun game of warm-up catch or a one disc round.
Equally adept for either a fun game of warm-up catch or a one disc round.
