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[Discraft] Smoke the chains with a Roach
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So I've been out of disc golf for about 6 years, elbow issues from trying to throw like a scalded ape, caught a random jomez disc golf video on youtube and got interested again, figured it would be a good thing to introduce my girlfriend to and something we could enjoy together, I dropped the scalded ape throw and now am attempting smooth and slow.
Anyhow we're sitting on the sofa one night watching tv and I'm browsing some of the new discs that have came out and came across the Roach, I thought the stamp was great, showed it to her and she loved it, 2 min later I've ordered one for her.
Now I find this thread and see the complaining about some over the name and stamp. Well both my gilfriend and I are mid 40s, decent white collar jobs, don't use drugs (don't care if others do as long as it'd not harmful) and both of us liked it, she so much she wanted the disc. I don't see anything wrong with it, pretty cool design if you ask me, that couple with the wordplay on approach makes it a pretty clever labeling on Discrafts part.
But some people always need something to cry about...
Anyhow we're sitting on the sofa one night watching tv and I'm browsing some of the new discs that have came out and came across the Roach, I thought the stamp was great, showed it to her and she loved it, 2 min later I've ordered one for her.
Now I find this thread and see the complaining about some over the name and stamp. Well both my gilfriend and I are mid 40s, decent white collar jobs, don't use drugs (don't care if others do as long as it'd not harmful) and both of us liked it, she so much she wanted the disc. I don't see anything wrong with it, pretty cool design if you ask me, that couple with the wordplay on approach makes it a pretty clever labeling on Discrafts part.
But some people always need something to cry about...
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F. Howl
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I don't care for the picture or name myself, but still don't ever see this disc coming out of my bag. There are other putters that fly the same, but no other putter (afaik) has the feel of the Roach: a perfectly rounded rim with no bead. I've never felt a putter with that profile that wasn't a super worn Voodoo or Summit. If they do exist, they probably don't come in a plastic blend that is consistent with the rest of my bag.
I played the 40th WTO(Am) this past weekend and the Roach (and Zone) got me nearly all my 3s on the par 4s of the weekend.
I played the 40th WTO(Am) this past weekend and the Roach (and Zone) got me nearly all my 3s on the par 4s of the weekend.
I've decided it's not the putter I'm looking for but it's a great thrower. Does it remind you of a slower Buzzz when thrown hard?
F. Howl
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Not like a max weight Z Buzzz for me, but I could see a Buzzz SS comparison.
F. Howl
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I bought 6 Jawbreakers and 2 Soft Xs to see if I could get down to using the same putter for putting and throwing duties. They putted the same as my Challengers in and out of the circle (nose-up-spin putt, other styles may vary, idk), but found I like a bead or concave wing for the index finger.
i am currently bagging a soft x, big z, jawbreaker, and a pro d. the soft x has a little finish, the big z is straight, and the d turns. the jawbreaker i am using to jump putt with until I get a challenger ss beat up enough for that duty.
got a challenger ss at an event a while back, pulled it out over the weekend for putting practice really like it and am going to give it a run as my putting putter.
got a challenger ss at an event a while back, pulled it out over the weekend for putting practice really like it and am going to give it a run as my putting putter.
Well actually the roach is a very important necessary insect. If anything, humans are the "roaches" of this planet that probably need to be eradicated?? Some of the most disgusting creatures out there are some of the most important...The maggot is a fine example. This beautiful little creature helped us conquer the west. Fecal matter from cattle and horses float around in the dry air, gets into a cut and guy dies of infection. Packing maggots into the wound helped people avoid infection and live through the healing process. But anyways, let the roach live!!:thmbup:
SD86
Banned
Yes, and sailors of old would eat maggots in fruit and rub them into their gums to counteract scurvy. But all that notwithstanding, most people are disgusted with roaches, know that roaches connote filth and disease, and as a marketing concept it is one of the poorest I can think of.
Streets
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wolfmandragon
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The Roach in JB is awesome. It is straighter and has more quite a bit more glide.
wolfmandragon
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You know, it could be worse. It could be a letter followed by a number...at least the Roach has a proper name.
SD86
Banned
You know, it could be worse. It could be a letter followed by a number...at least the Roach has a proper name.
I'll take the letter-number combo. We know what a Discmania P2 is by letter/number.
Streets
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I'm sure Discraft is worried about the tens of dollars they are losing.
riltim
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No one cares if you don't like the name. Still a great disc.
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