biscoe
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They are trying.
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The inevitable 2020 Pros switching sponsor/DD hate thread
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They are trying.
Jugular
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(Genuine question) Why does it matter to you which sponsor sponsors which Pro?
Because we all enjoy seeing player after player sign with a Trilogy Brand or Prodigy only to shortly move on from them.
It doesn't matter to me.
I think their performances will be the same regardless of what brand they represent.
perklc
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I'm pretty sure that I remember seeing that Kristin (and Silver) already re-signed with L64.
Some rivalry can be fun . . i just think it´s more fun to have as an example Paul with Discraft and Ricky with Innova.
Would not be the same if they both played for Innova
Nikko just released a new hemp blend wizard through Gateway iirc. Don't see him leaving gateway unless there's a considerable offer on the table.
hurricaine
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Yeah i really enjoy the prodigy team: Dickerson, Paju and Kevin jones. i dont throw any of their discs but definitely enjoy their disc lineup and players.
hurricaine
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Were all disc nerds and its fun seeing the players we look up to receive money and throw certain brands.
Keller
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I'm just here to see who leaves DD.
TheOtherBill
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Plus there is the player-specific mold aspect of it. Like if GG left Innova would his new sponsor create a Sonic for him.
hurricaine
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He answered on instagram he throws: Bosses, PD2, destroyers, MD3, Firebird and i cannot remember what else. but if you go creep his usdgc ( i believe) posts on instagram he lists his bag in the comments.
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Financially, I do not understand how someone lives on the road throwing a mixed bag. At the highest level, if you feel throwing exactly what you want increases your standings in every event, that far from makes up what could be made with bonuses and tour series discs from a few spots down.
90-95% of sponsored players do it because it's a financial necessity, not because they only love the brand they are throwing.
90-95% of sponsored players do it because it's a financial necessity, not because they only love the brand they are throwing.
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Glide
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It didn't stop him from leaving Gateway before and his uncle is the owner/founder.
I was thinking about Nikko as the USDGC was finishing because most sponsor/player agreements have significant bonuses in place for winning or even top 3-5 finishes at the sport's premiere events. He probably missed out on considerable bonus money by throwing a mixed bag.
For this reason alone, I don't think we'll see a lot of mixed bags by disc golf's top players in the near future.
I was thinking about Nikko as the USDGC was finishing because most sponsor/player agreements have significant bonuses in place for winning or even top 3-5 finishes at the sport's premiere events. He probably missed out on considerable bonus money by throwing a mixed bag.
For this reason alone, I don't think we'll see a lot of mixed bags by disc golf's top players in the near future.
BuiltTooLong
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For those suggesting that AB move to Discmania, has someone moved completely from one to the other? Seems like they don't poach from each other but have slowly tried to separate. Avery Jenkins seems to have a unique partnership with both, but as more of an employee it seems.
wolfmandragon
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We went though this question last year and it was decided that this would not happen. I don't have the time to prerube myself now though
R-Ogre
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Wysocki to Young Living Essential Oils.
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