I had a Gateway Illusion once, worst disc I ever bought! Couldn't throw at all, just "meathooked" on me no matter how I tried to throw it. But I do have a Quest Scream I use as my Fairway Driver, and a Classic Inferno I use as my forehand disc.
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[Gateway] Why does majority Dg-er's dislike gateway discs?
- Thread starter myroomisajunkyard
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I see some of the same themes here as in the prodigy sales thread: stamps and naming do seem to matter to some folks.
I actually think their branding is pretty good. The names of their discs and stamps are pretty cool for the most part. I think the real problem is that Gateway is not really innovative. They seem to respond more than innovate. His last innovation was the Ozark backpack, but since then a handful of companies have taken that design and evolved, so instead of being at the head of the pack, they another one of the herd.
In the beginning, I think there was more of a problem with inconsistency due to running smaller batches of discs. But anymore, I don't think that problem is quite as glaring as it was in the past. That said, I have like 10 Wizards that all feel vastly different.
It would help Gateway to have a big name on tour, but it seems that by the time most players get good enough to be recognizable Innova or Discraft has made them a perceivably "better" offer.
In the beginning, I think there was more of a problem with inconsistency due to running smaller batches of discs. But anymore, I don't think that problem is quite as glaring as it was in the past. That said, I have like 10 Wizards that all feel vastly different.
It would help Gateway to have a big name on tour, but it seems that by the time most players get good enough to be recognizable Innova or Discraft has made them a perceivably "better" offer.
DiscinFiend
* Ace Member *
wizard has to be the most popular putter after the Aviar.
I would be lost without it.
I would be lost without it.
Just because you use it doesn't make it popular, Francis! :\
Tangent,
It kills me that people say they dont know what a prodigy disc is supposed to fly like because of the naming system, but naming something after an animal or a random verb will tell them everything they need to know
Carry on
They had Nikko, it barely helped. Dave just needs to step his game up and stop being such a weirdo
They are a great company...I've found success with the Blaze from the fairway as well as the Karma and Scout for midrange duties. As for the Wizards and Magics? Lights out putting right there!
I don't feel as though Gateway is disliked, but rather it's a smaller corperation when compared to the giants of the disc golf industry. Around here, it's just more difficult to find their products. Shops only sell Discraft and Innova so we are left to order Gateway's plastic online rather than checking it out in person...
I don't feel as though Gateway is disliked, but rather it's a smaller corperation when compared to the giants of the disc golf industry. Around here, it's just more difficult to find their products. Shops only sell Discraft and Innova so we are left to order Gateway's plastic online rather than checking it out in person...
jcassidy1990
Reptilian Disc Golf
Illusions are $$$$$ overhand discs. I have one for just this. Thumpers and Tommy's that's flip over quick and get down. Such an accurate weapon.
LoPan12
Double Eagle Member
jcassidy1990
Reptilian Disc Golf
Would you say Latitude is like Puma?
Yep! And Lightening is like K Swiss.......reliable but only old guys use them.
Of course, there is always Nikko, but that was when Nikko was on the verge of being huge and before Gateway offered a full line of discs. That meant that Nikko was allowed to throw a "mixed bag". The good thing is that it helped him win a lot of tournaments, but didn't do a whole lot for the Gateway image. Now that Gateway has a more standard lineup of molds, Nikko has moved on.
DiscinFiend
* Ace Member *
Would you say Latitude is like Puma?
Yes Latitude is like Puma & Prodigy is like Under Armour I guess. What is MVP? opcorn:
Flip Hyzerman
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Where to start ... ? Inconsistent, sub-par plastics, really sloppy molding and flashing removal (off-centered molds are common), and generally pretty junky older type molds. I can't even give credit to their putters anymore - you can never buy the same putter plastic twice ... absolutely no attention to detail.
breynnmike
Birdie Member
I like Pabst. It's only for people that like that old time beer taste.
Hampstead
* Ace Member *
Tory Burch?
Hoss22
Eagle Member
inconsistent
Hoss22
Eagle Member
PBR is a Blue Ribbon Award Winner!!! And now I feel parched...gonna have to go get a case of Pabst!
Discblaster
Birdie Member
I used to hate on Gateway for their admitted inconsistency, and refusal to work to eliminate it. (I had only thrown Wizards and Voodoos at this point)
Now I just dislike their molds and plastics, while I do admit that i'm in the minority in that I liked their native American names and stamps.
Now I just dislike their molds and plastics, while I do admit that i'm in the minority in that I liked their native American names and stamps.
