2019 Pros Switching Sponsors Official Thread

[murf1087]

Simon just announced a 5-year extension with Discmania via his Instagram account.

 

[dorseymatt]

Simon just announced a 5-year extension with Discmania via his Instagram account.

Interesting. I hope it's a great deal for him. That said, if I'm Simon, I don't think I sign a five-year deal. He's young, could win a world championship at any time, and disc golf is growing. He could have a lot more bargaining power in, say, one, two, or three years. For guys like McBeth, or especially someone like Sexton, I can see a long term deal making sense.

 

[dorseymatt]

That said, maybe he has an opt-out.

 

[Streets]

Lol @ Simon winning worlds

 

[B The V]

Simon could also injure his knee again and lose his bargaining power. Good for him. I'm imagine there will be insentives for him to win big tournaments from Discmania.

 

[DiscNinja33]

Lol @ Simon winning worlds

He's got the skill set, he just needs to play a little safer for a tournament. I agree that he isn't the front runner, or even top 5, but he's got the tools. Just needs to sharpen up the mental game.

 

[swhite]

Lol @ Simon winning worlds

I could see Simon winning the trick shot crazy distance contest...if Garrett Gurthie isn't there.

 

[t.A.T.u]

Hope things go well for the Doss's. I've always found most micro-brews taste awful. :gross:

Usually filled with odd artificial flavorings. Give me bwiser anytime. Don't need a trendy growler either.

Oh my friend, find the place there is HOPINATOR. Yes, HOPINATOR and beer is great

 

[DinosaurThunder]

Why would you ever sign a 5 year deal in a sport that is still growing and has yet to hit its peak (I hope). He limited his earning potential for sure, unless he was smart enough to add clauses/incentives that grow as the sport grows. Great deal for Discmania though! His sig molds always sell out.

 

[mizunodave]

Lol @ Simon winning worlds

Is it really laughable to think the 4th highest rated player in the world might win worlds in the next few years?

Side note: Did anyone else realize Matthew Orum is tied for 6th highest rated in the world?

 

[DiscNinja33]

Is it really laughable to think the 4th highest rated player in the world might win worlds in the next few years?



Side note: Did anyone else realize Matthew Orum is tied for 6th highest rated in the world?

He's always right up there at Worlds. He just doesn't tour quite as much, maybe? I know he's a rarity on Jomez and CCDG, you only see him every couple of months on there.

I want to know how many of the top 100 pros are working FT or PT jobs as well as playing.

 

[broomerang]

Why would you ever sign a 5 year deal in a sport that is still growing and has yet to hit its peak (I hope). He limited his earning potential for sure, unless he was smart enough to add clauses/incentives that grow as the sport grows. Great deal for Discmania though! His sig molds always sell out.

I think it's a great deal for both parties. Simon is the OG Discmania face, he's so fun to watch, and he does a lot more on tour than just play events.

If your playing disc golf to make the most money possible you would be better off in at least 100 other careers.

 

[Stable]

McBeth just posted a link for a Discraft 'underground' Team Members ITB.

 

[LateWesternSky]

Why would you ever sign a 5 year deal in a sport that is still growing and has yet to hit its peak (I hope). He limited his earning potential for sure, unless he was smart enough to add clauses/incentives that grow as the sport grows. Great deal for Discmania though! His sig molds always sell out.

A longer deal provides more security. Security is important to professional athletes. Injuries happen.

 

[Jenga54]

McBeth just posted a link for a Discraft 'underground' Team Members ITB.

Where?

 

[DiscNinja33]

Where?

Not on Instagram or Facebook. Sounds like a pot stirrer.

 

[Stable]

Not on Instagram or Facebook. Sounds like a pot stirrer.

His FB page.

 

[Jenga54]

His FB page.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2337194586322587&id=100000962043244

 

[LateWesternSky]

It's on his Twitter also. I think he's having fun with these rumors.

 

[Jay Dub]

I think he just likes the video.