Pros
• Easy and quick install
• Portability
• Stable
Cons
• No inner chains
• Pieces can twist with repeated hits requiring further tightening of the screws
• Top mount can tilt very slightly one way or another.
Random Thoughts:
I've had this basket for several weeks now and so far it has performed admirably. It takes only a minute to set up (although I'd toss the included tool in a drawer and use a real screwdriver) and it's light enough that you can move it around fully assembled relatively easily. I've never seen any indication of instability (i.e. falling over) and the only nitpick is that if the top screw isn't super tight, the chain portion may twist if hit hard and also that the basket itself may tilt very slightly. This last bit is actually a design flaw so if Innova's watching: you might want change how the chain portion rests on the pole. Having a bar in the middle allows for this very slight tilt. A double bar or collar would correct this. Again, this is very slight and not a deal breaker. I also liked that unassembled, it has a relatively small footprint. I haven't thrown it in the car yet but I don't foresee it being an issue. As far as the performance, I haven't had any complaints. I've read about blow-throughs being an issue with this basket but I haven't witnessed one yet. I assume it would depend on your putting style and what distance you're firing from. Thus far, I haven't gone past 40 feet or so as that is what I most need work on, and I putt with a relatively flat (parallel to the ground) attack angle. The courses I play on have all manner of baskets and I can't say I've noticed any difference between those baskets on the course and this one. Of course, do keep in mind my relatively short amount of experience with the sport (started in August, 2009). On quality, I am noticing the finish already starting to come off of the inner pole but I don't know if this is an issue yet because I haven't seen rust. I'll try to update this review with a long term review in several months.
Bottom Line:
A very good basket that has absolutely helped my game and our backyard enjoyment.
Innova product website here: here.
Debate starter:
As I was reading about baskets and such, I started noticing some debate about the size of baskets which triggered an impulse in me to understand basket dimensions (located here: http://www.pdga.com/files/documents/PDGATechStandards_121909.pdf). I must admit I was shocked to find such large tolerances for basket dimensions. I was actually surprised to see tolerances at all. I suppose you have to account for different baskets over the years and a lack of funding to just wholesale rip and replace baskets, but even for the "Championship" specs the tolerances are high. Let's take arguably the most important measurement: the Target Zone Height. There is a tolerance of 18.9" to 21.3". That's a huge tolerance (2.4" or 11%). You could easily fit a disc in that space, which means making or missing a shot could come down to the basket itself in a not so obvious way. Anyway, I bring this up because I'm curious what the general thoughts are around having such large tolerances from basket to basket. I think if you ever want to legitimize a sport, certain rules and specs have to be concrete and I would think baskets would be in this category.
FYI: The DISCatcher Sport Target Zone Height is 19" which I like because it's on the low end so it should dial me in better.
• Easy and quick install
• Portability
• Stable
Cons
• No inner chains
• Pieces can twist with repeated hits requiring further tightening of the screws
• Top mount can tilt very slightly one way or another.
Random Thoughts:
I've had this basket for several weeks now and so far it has performed admirably. It takes only a minute to set up (although I'd toss the included tool in a drawer and use a real screwdriver) and it's light enough that you can move it around fully assembled relatively easily. I've never seen any indication of instability (i.e. falling over) and the only nitpick is that if the top screw isn't super tight, the chain portion may twist if hit hard and also that the basket itself may tilt very slightly. This last bit is actually a design flaw so if Innova's watching: you might want change how the chain portion rests on the pole. Having a bar in the middle allows for this very slight tilt. A double bar or collar would correct this. Again, this is very slight and not a deal breaker. I also liked that unassembled, it has a relatively small footprint. I haven't thrown it in the car yet but I don't foresee it being an issue. As far as the performance, I haven't had any complaints. I've read about blow-throughs being an issue with this basket but I haven't witnessed one yet. I assume it would depend on your putting style and what distance you're firing from. Thus far, I haven't gone past 40 feet or so as that is what I most need work on, and I putt with a relatively flat (parallel to the ground) attack angle. The courses I play on have all manner of baskets and I can't say I've noticed any difference between those baskets on the course and this one. Of course, do keep in mind my relatively short amount of experience with the sport (started in August, 2009). On quality, I am noticing the finish already starting to come off of the inner pole but I don't know if this is an issue yet because I haven't seen rust. I'll try to update this review with a long term review in several months.
Bottom Line:
A very good basket that has absolutely helped my game and our backyard enjoyment.
Innova product website here: here.
Debate starter:
As I was reading about baskets and such, I started noticing some debate about the size of baskets which triggered an impulse in me to understand basket dimensions (located here: http://www.pdga.com/files/documents/PDGATechStandards_121909.pdf). I must admit I was shocked to find such large tolerances for basket dimensions. I was actually surprised to see tolerances at all. I suppose you have to account for different baskets over the years and a lack of funding to just wholesale rip and replace baskets, but even for the "Championship" specs the tolerances are high. Let's take arguably the most important measurement: the Target Zone Height. There is a tolerance of 18.9" to 21.3". That's a huge tolerance (2.4" or 11%). You could easily fit a disc in that space, which means making or missing a shot could come down to the basket itself in a not so obvious way. Anyway, I bring this up because I'm curious what the general thoughts are around having such large tolerances from basket to basket. I think if you ever want to legitimize a sport, certain rules and specs have to be concrete and I would think baskets would be in this category.
FYI: The DISCatcher Sport Target Zone Height is 19" which I like because it's on the low end so it should dial me in better.
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