Overthrowing Destroyer (RH forehand)

[dan_b]

I've been using a 163 destroyer as my primary driver for about a year, but am finding that now I am 'overthrowing' it. I am a right hand/forehand flick driver, so now I see the disc banking left heavily during the drive.

With only that for info, am I over-torquing the disc? For my next driver, should I be looking at something faster (Boss) or something more over-stable (Xcaliber or Force)?

I have a Crush and Flick I throw, but my form is very different, as I hyzer flip those. I am more concerned with what my destroyer used to provide - a long striaght flight with minimal fade, and almost zero anhyzer.

If you've had similar experiences, let me know what you did.

Thanks to all

 

[Thumber]

Likely the Destroyer is now beat in and the overstability which hid form flaws is now gone enough to start revealing those flaws

Everybody should have a firebird

 

[elnino]

finding a champ or a star destroyer in the weight is going to be tough!

but i'm thinking it must have been champ at that weight.

time to get a new destroyer or throw it with some hyzer adn watch it flip up and come back at the end.

 

[dan_b]

Yes, I'm referring to Champion plastic. Also- I cycle a brand new one in every month or so (I carry 3).

If I slow my arm down, I get the flat flight, but now when I dial it up - left turn. Perhaps a new weight? I have a couple low-weight Blizzards (150ish), but the profile looks so different (domey) that I've been reluctant to try them.

 

[Thumber]

Yes, I'm referring to Champion plastic. Also- I cycle a brand new one in every month or so (I carry 3).

If I slow my arm down, I get the flat flight, but now when I dial it up - left turn. Perhaps a new weight? I have a couple low-weight Blizzards (150ish), but the profile looks so different (domey) that I've been reluctant to try them.

Just drop your angle a bit to accommodate the faster hit

 

[bholy08]

You really shouldn't need a new one every month. Form sounds really off to me.

 

[dan_b]

I like new ones 'cuz they're mint (no dings), but OK - I'll work on my form before trying anything new gear-wise. That seems to be the consensus.

So....what do you guys do, just throw and correct? or get someone to watch and analyze?

 

[Thumber]

So....what do you guys do, just throw and correct? or get someone to watch and analyze?

Both

 

[foo_g]

Focus on putting more spin on the throw rather than more speed.

 

[ManU]

how far are you throwing Dan?

it might help people tell if it is you or the disc

 

[dan_b]

I throw between 300 - 360 ft

I only use the tips of my index and middle fingers on the disc, with a bit of thumb pinch. It's not a "sidearm" throw, I bring it almost straight back, and keep the disc on line coming out of my armpit. My elbow almost moves in a circular motion.

Hope that helps. (conversely I have a sidearm-ier throw for discs like a Flick)

 

[foo_g]

Do you take a run up?

 

[Dan Ensor]

You should be able to get a Destroyer out past 400 without a bad turn like you're talking about. Work on your form, or buy an Ape or Nuke OS. Or just start throwing rollers.

 

[craftsman]

Do ypu always throw 160's? Have you tried a lil heavier?

 

[craftsman]

The answer is always form on the internet.....

Im not a ds thrower but i thought thats how ds' are suppose to fly, especially @ 163. Even a force will turn.
Dead nuts straight with dependable fade would be teebird, tracker, pred, olf, crush....

 

[walker139]

weight up.

 

[chronicatm]

Seems like you can just hyzer flips it now. I'd keep it in the bag and buy a new one and you will have a more overstable one and a flippy one.

 

[The Last DJ]

My big distance drives stem from RHFH throws as well. In my bag, I have a seasoned 175g Champ Destroyer. It's been in the bag for close to two years and still comes back to the right: great for big hyzer shots (even in the wind). For a compliment, I picked up a Blizzard Destroyer (153g) for max distance. I would just recommend having a compliment - perhaps a heavier duplicate you can trust will not turn over...hope this helps!