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[Recommend] Neutral Rhyno
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IronJack
Eagle Member
A Yeti Aviar. Has the same bottom, low profile, doesn't have a thumbtrack but has a shoulder/puddle top you can wrap your thumb around giving you that inside the disc feel that thumbtracks give you, and its relatively neutral in flight out of the box.
Casey 1988
Shun the frumious Bandersnatch!
If this id true try a Pig which has the top like a Rhyno but a different bottom.
hugheshilton
* Ace Member *
Pigs are more overstable than Rhynos, not more neutral.
I just broke out a domey champ San Marino Rhyno that I don't think I ever got around to throwing. Not sure if these start out more or less OS than other types but I just gave it the accelerated break-in with a brick wall and sandpaper. Will report results.
ryanwilli7
Par Member
Thanks again for great feedback from all. The two that interest me the most are the Serpent and the Yeti Aviar. Anybody thrown both and putted both? Which has more glide? I've heard that both lack glide, but which seems to float a little more?
jcassidy1990
Reptilian Disc Golf
The Yeti will have more glide.
The Serp has very little glide. IMO the lack of glide is what makes the Serpent such an elite mold. It's one of the more unique Discs on the market for its combination of no turn, no fade & no glide. Just a true point and shoot flyer.
Sydex
Eagle Member
I've putted with Yetis before. I think they have a good blend of glide, they won't sail past the basket unless you give them the power to do so. However, they will roll and not stop. Had a few instances where the roll has taken me from the basket to outside the circle. Other than that, I really like them. I putt with Wizards now though, more comfortable for me.
zmannz1984
Eagle Member
Birdie! Same top, similar feel.
august dupree
Double Eagle Member
I've been throwing my Serpents on FH approach shots (150ft and in) to amazing effect. They are STABLE. The distinct resistance to turn coupled with a very slight to no fade puts it in a class of its own. There's no way I'd even think of using a Yeti for this shot. Not that I couldn't do it, but it's way too touchy. The Serpent is leaps and bounds more HSS than a Yeti, which makes it more of a neutral Rhyno than just about anything else out there except a beat in Rhyno.
Flight plate warped, flies like garbage, going in the trash. I guess I haven't mastered the boiling water trick.
OTOH, I rediscovered my gummy champ Rhynos and put one back in the bag. Mellowest flight of any Rhyno I've thrown, straight with a gentle fade at the end. This will be my go-to for straight approaches that are out of range for the Polecat.
IronJack
Eagle Member
I've thrown both Yeti and Serp, and I can't disagree with what Jamie says, but I'd add that, functionally, they would cover pretty much the same shots in your bag, so it really just comes down to what type of flight you prefer. You can't know that until you throw them. One round with each disc will tell you more than all the forum discussion in the world.
One benefit of a serp over a yeti though is the different plastics and firmness available. All yetis are going to be fairly soft, so that might be a deal breaker if you need a firm disc.
One benefit of a serp over a yeti though is the different plastics and firmness available. All yetis are going to be fairly soft, so that might be a deal breaker if you need a firm disc.
ThomasOrion
* Ace Member *
i looked into the tank, looks like a rhino top - reviews said it was unreliable and had bad flashing. Some said it would flip randomly or wouldn't be stable etc. What kind do you have? and weight? just curious, I like discs that are good thumbtrack approach discs
I have 2 in my bag. Both old Soft Tanks (the first run or two before they changed the stamp to actually say "soft" on it). They are my US and straight driving putters. I think both are 175.
One is the most beat disc Ive ever owned. Constant use for almost 2 full seasons. Im not sure it can get more beat. Its got such an awesome hyzerflip flight path. Lazer straight for ~150 before it starts turning right if I throw a steep hyzer. Go to for powered down tunnel shots too bc its so straight even at real low speed.
I also carry another thats only a little beat, to the right spot where i can hyzer it full power and have it get to straight but not turn more than that.
Out of the box they are relatively stable, but not meathooks at all. Hard ones are a bit moreso.
disctildeath
Eagle Member
Another one like the Serpent is the Warspear, it's Gateways thumbtrack top with the Magic bottom.
jcassidy1990
Reptilian Disc Golf
*Shaman bottom*
Nearly identical but definitely more shallow/thin vs. The magic bottom.
