2023 Beginning of Year Update
Goals:
My 2022 goals were a mixed bag- we welcomed our second child and also moved, so I played much less disc golf than I originally anticipated.
I played in one tournament, and hope to play in at least two this year.
I definitely improved my forehand, but I'd like to now shift back to cleaning up my backhand form. I also am determined to practice putting regularly.
Bag Update:
My bag has changed a ton in the past year. Only 3 of the 14 molds from my starting 2022 bag are still bagged. I do really like the direction I have moved now that forehand versatility matters more to me, and want to focus on gaining familiarity with these molds.
Putt and Approach:
Wizards- Not going anywhere. One for putting and one for throwing.
Bergs- New mold #1, subbing for my Scale. K1 is awesome but I also like my K3. I don't know if I need to carry two yet but I'm starting out that way.
Zone- New mold #2, replacing my A3. I just haven't been able to click with my beefy A3 and my beat in one is too flippy. Rather than chasing flat A3s, I picked up a Z and ESP Zone and will feel them out. Millions of disc golfers wouldn't lead me astray.
Glitch- This is the most fun disc I've purchased in a while. It feels unnecessary until it goes in.
Midranges:
I miss my Comets on occasion, but fast mids fit my game well right now and I like the feel better.
SP Quake- Probably the first cut if I need space but I like having a true OS mid.
Fission Reactor- A more comfy Wasp that goes so far.
Neutron Hex- Needs more air time but it kicked the Buzzz based on feel.
Apex Lobster- Feels like the Gyro mids and is flippy- I like it.
Fairways:
Plasma Crave- Kind of a Jack of all trades, master of none disc. I could probably throw it more than I do and want to work on adding distance with it. Holds the release angle and is a great complement to my other fairways.
Orion LFs- Where have you been all my life? This started the bag tear down and it's now my go to control driver. I'm bagging one Q and 1-2 M.
Firebird- Self explanatory. Carrying a 2021 Sexton right now.
Barsby Roadrunner- New mold #3. I think this is the right US 9 speed for me but I need to spend time with it.
Distance Drivers:
Wraiths- It's been great to add these back to the bag. Very comfortable and versatile drivers for me. I'm bagging 2-3 in a mix of Star and Pro.
TP Destiny- New mold #4. My wife got me a deco dye as a Christmas gift so it's in the bag on courses where there isn't water. My Shryke got stolen so I'm hoping this will be similar and give me some noodle arm distance.
Also Ran (On the Bench):
K1 Svea- It's so Comety and I really like it. I'm planning to carry it when I only want ~2 mids as a pair with my Reactor.
Sidewinders- I think they're too close to seasoned MOLFs for my arm speed but maybe they have a role in the future.
Proline Sail- Got one on a whim at Play It Again so maybe it'll sneak in the bag at some point.
I have backups to all of my core driver molds (Wraith, OLF, Crave, Firebird, Crave, Roadrunner) so I plan to keep the tinkering limited to rotating those in and out.