Transition from one plastic to another

[BENFTS]

So I'm sorry if this has been asked before but here it is.

How many of you have used one type of plastic and decided on transitioning to the same disc in a different plastic? Personally I used DX and Pro for a long time but when the Star plastic came out I wanted nothing to do with the old stuff. Now I'm looking through my bag and wouldn't you know half of it is back to the DX and Pro stuff. Personally I feel like a Pro is the best stuff out there for grip and feel but how do you feel? Is this something you have gone through as well?

 

[ManU]

I like to carry the same mold in different plastics to cover different shots.

For me this does mainly pertain to my EXPs

I use the "pro" version akin to a champ TB (except for the durability part) and I use my CE versions for FH, major headwinds etc

in the 2 plastics they are very different discs

it does also apply to my destroyers
beat FR star for general distance and glide
champ for hyzers and headwinds

 

[pspunch]

most of my drivers are star, but mids and putters are dx/kc pro.

 

[Imbadatdiscgolf]

I don't mess with the mid crap. Champ or base for me.

 

[Oklahyzer]

Really depends on the disc for me, both in purpose and in mold. Some I either started or upgraded to Champ/Star and then ended up happiest with dx or pro (Stingray and Leopard are good examples). For some discs, especially overstable molds, I want champ so they stay they way they're supposed to be. Overall I prefer premium plastics but if the base plastics serve the need better, then that's what I'll use and just live with cycling them out.

 

[Cygnus]

Really depends on the disc for me, both in purpose and in mold. Some I either started or upgraded to Champ/Star and then ended up happiest with dx or pro (Stingray and Leopard are good examples). For some discs, especially overstable molds, I want champ so they stay they way they're supposed to be. Overall I prefer premium plastics but if the base plastics serve the need better, then that's what I'll use and just live with cycling them out.

This.

 

[jaymbee]

I like to carry the same mold in different plastics to cover different shots.

Me too. This allows me to really get a great feel for a particular disc. Nearly all the different plastics have their own flight characteristics, even within the various runs; subtle or otherwise. Personally, I'd rather learn to shape a shot within the same mold than carry 18 separate molds.

 

[scarpfish]

My bag runs the gamut. Not a lot of Star/ESP stuff in there at the moment though.

 

[GripEnemy]

I like to carry the same mold in different plastics to cover different shots.

Me too. This allows me to really get a great feel for a particular disc. Nearly all the different plastics have their own flight characteristics, even within the various runs; subtle or otherwise. Personally, I'd rather learn to shape a shot within the same mold than carry 18 separate molds.

Yup. Matter of fact I'm in the process of killing 4 molds in one..and after 60 or so holes I haven't missed any:

Q-OLF > Banshee
Q/S-OLF > Flow
S-OLF > Teebird
M-OLF > River

 

[Smigles]

Always liked premium plastic, never looked back. I only use star and ESP, with the occasional champ or Z plastic for the woods.

That D plastic is what my dogs water bowl is made off. Just does not feel sexy enugh in my hand.

 

[DiscJunkie]

I use what works for me.
Mostly base and X/Pro plastics for understable duties (Duh!)
Otherwise, I use Star or Champ for durability and consistency of flight.

 

[Cygnus]

I use different plastics for different shots.

Example, I carry a dx leopard and a champ.

The dx goes right and stays right. The champ is great for shaping lines as they always have a nice s flight.

For me it's the disc that determines comfort. Not the type of plastic

 

[aajpity]

I do not like Pro plastic at all.. I like to have some discs in Multiple plastics.. The valk I have a Champ & DX.. Looking to get a Star and 2nd Champ as a backup.. Then for Teebird I have a DX & am getting a champ.. It's all about gripiness & durability for me.

 

[BENFTS]

Personally I was using Star First run Destroyers and lost the pair in the water2 years ago, so I decided to get the Pro Destroyers to replace them, I have gone back to Pro Leopard as well. I still keep a DX Eagle side by side with my Star Eagle X. I just wish that the Xcal came in Pro plastic.

 

[ohtobediscing]

Once my throwing improved enough I could trust my aim, I abandoned lo-kwality plastic for premium, for durability and longevity of flight performance.