SD86
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Did anyone else notice that the Champ Shrykes dont seem to be in jolly launcher plastic. Seems like something more opaque and closer to luster. The one I have definitely isnt that jolly launcher clear sort of blend, and I kinda wish it was for the sake of grip.
Totally agree. I have to admit that I bought a Champion Shryke. It's pink (reddish hot pink) and is more of a luster Champion than anything else; it's certainly not clear Jolly Launcher, and it feels a bit softer than very firm JL Champ plastic.
My Champ Shryke is more overstable than my Star Shryke, but I like it better. It throws more consistently for me. The Star Shryke will sometimes bomb for me, and sometimes just not come out of my hand right (and this is while practicing form with Terns, Shrykes, Destinys, TLs, FDs, etc.), but the Champ Shryke comes out of my hand pretty consistently.
As another analogy, the Champ Shryke is a bit like my Hannah Leatherman Star Tern. My HL Tern is a full 175g and is more overstable than my Star and Champion Terns. Doesn't go as far, but is very consistent in its flight pattern if I release it correctly on a straight trajectory. Likewise, my Champ Shryke is more OS than the Star Shryke, but I just seem to have a better rapport with it. Not sure how to explain further.
TL; DR: Champ Shrykes: lustery plastic, nice feel to it.