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it does take some time to really be able to read and understandThe only thing I don't like about Joe's chart is that the discs are ordered by HSS within power ranges.
1. It seems pointless for the PDGA to do this. You really only need a universal set of flight characteristics, if those numbers were going to be precise to each and every player. Since every person, every disc, and in fact, every throw is different, you lose all possibility of having precision.
2. As is, all the flight numbers from different companies are fairly basic to understand, and any non-beginner could be given the set of numbers, and then give a range of discs that fit near that category.
If you want to have the most complete ratings system, you have to use Vibram's Flight ratings. They are the only one that gives you ratings based on a target actual speed that is part of the ratings, not a theoretical speed number.
I think everyone is getting too caught up on the PDGA doing the testing.
I would settle for the PDGA determining a standard of measurement (ie, Vibram, Innova, whatever) and having the MANUFACTURER submit ratings based on those standards when a disc is submitted for approval. This way anyone can produce a chart (in whatever format they like) that is based on a consistent standard.
If the technical minds at PDGA can't even determine a standard of measurement, I'm not sure what they are doing approving equipment in the first place.
If a sport want's to be taken seriously, the governing body has to perform seriously. And yes, I know the PDGA isn't the be all "governing body", but it is as close as the sport has.
The PDGA would have to consider it important enough for the sport or for safety reasons to even consider trying to herd the cats (manufacturers) into developing flight standards they could agree with. Note that this will raise the cost of the discs and potentially be too expensive for some of the smaller manufacturers to hire staff and buy the equipment for testing.