Melloweyelids
Newbie
- Joined
- Nov 7, 2018
- Messages
- 22
Background info: I have been playing for about 4-5 years. I am a rec/int level player. Played for years without a PDGA number but just recently got one. Rated around 850 or so currently. Trying to improve my game. I mostly need to work on putting but have a hard time finding the time to practice (I would rather be playing!). For drives I max out at 350ish on a flat field if I get a good drive, but I can consistently get to 320 ft no problem. I have a decent arm but to be honest my turnover game is horrible. I can throw straight shots and hyzers pretty consistently but I struggle with backhand anhyzer angles.
Intro thoughts on my bag: I don't like to carry too many discs. I bag around 14-16 discs or so. Recently I've been trying some new discs and a new variety of shots (I have only been throwing forehand for about 6 months now, up to 250 or so on a full powered drive). I like having a back up and need to get better and cycling in new discs to beat new ones in.
My bags: A compact Zuca with a ridge roller putter pouch and a C series Grip backpack.
In my bag (from high speed to low speed)
-Shryke (splatter star, new, not beat-in yet, 168g)
-Shryke (star, moderately beat-in, 167g)
-Wraith (star, moderately beat-in, this disc gets a lot of use, 168g)
-Wraith (star, very beat in, but still relatively stable, oldest disc in bag, 171g)
-Orc (star, new run of PFN, very lightly beat in, a newer disc mostly for my forehand game, 166g)
-Beast (star, not very beat in, 167g, newer disc given to me by a buddy, just lost my super straight, beat in beast a week ago, I'm super sad about it)
-Beast (star, only thrown once but feels pretty gummy and flexible, like a star/gstar combo, will probably take out of my bag soonish, 169g)
-Heat (ESP, very lightly beat-in, still not really understable yet, 167g)
-Leopard 3 (star, beat-in but not as understable as you might think, 171g)
-Zone (ESP, lightly beat-in, newer disc but getting a lot of use lately, 173g)
-Roc (KCPRO, moderately beat-in, no longer has a hard fade, 180g)
-Aviar 3 (DX, very lightly beat-in, still newer, 172g)
-Aviar 3 (DX, very beat-in, scramble forehand anny disc, 171g)
-Wizard (eraser, somewhat beat-in, still newish, 175g)
-Wizard (eraser, not really beat-in, still newer, 174g)
-Judge (burst classic blend, new, 174g)
Explanations
Distance Drivers:
I use the Shryke for open shots where I need some more turn and glide, but with a reliable fade. The Wraith is for overstable shots where I need more fade. The Shrykes and Wraiths are used almost exclusively for backhand. Although, I have been using the beat in Wraith for some straight forhand shots (since I lost my trusted beast) and have generally liked the results. The Orc is used mostly for forehand shots but I use it for some overstable backhand shots too. For the forehand, the orc is reliable but I don't get much turn out of it like I did with my lost Beast (can you still tell I am sad about losing it?). The two new beasts don't haven't gotten thrown much because I haven't developed a relationship with them yet. I need to start throwing them soon so that I can learn to trust them.
Fairway Drivers:
The Heat is a new addition and needs to get more beat in. It doesn't turn over yet but it is very straight with a slow fade. I love the slow fade on this thing. I use it for straight shots where I need the slow fade. The Leopard 3 is also a pretty straight disc with a slight turn and a reliable fade. The fade on the Leopard 3 is a little harder and quicker than the Heat though. I feel like I need to add a more stable/overstable fairway to my bag though. Recommendations?
Midranges and Approach Putters:
The Zone was added a month or two ago and I love it. It is perfect for forehand approaches and overstable backhand approaches. My KCPRO Roc is awesome but I have been struggling with it lately, as it has become more beat in. I keep on thinking that it will fade more than it does and it leaves me with more work than I want on a putting green. I can't decide if I should cycle in a new one (which I have) or just learn to adjust my shots with it. Even when I rely on it to go straight I can't get the shot right. This disc is kinda in my head at this point. Advice desired. The newer DX Aviar 3 is for short approaches where I am out of jump put range or there is a ceiling on the approach. The beat in DX Aviar 3 is a scramble forehand anhyzer disc. I rarely use it but I like to have it when I need it (which is rare). Honestly, I should probably get rid of one of these.
Putters:
I have been struggling with my putting lately. I find myself wishing that my Wizards were a little less stable, which is why I have been experimenting with the Judge. I have still been using the Wizards though. If anyone has any recommendations for a less stable beaded putter, I am all ears. My buddy gave me some P2s to mess around with but I haven't had time to practice putting in my backyard, just too busy (I know, excuses, excuses). Also, I do like the feel of a bead, but I also feel like I need to try some new things to get out of my head on putting. IDK.
Other thoughts and Ramblings: I think there is definitely more room in my bag for some speed 6-8 discs. I have been thinking about trying a Teebird or Eagle. I think I also need a very understable disc, like a roadrunner, or a sidewinder. This is what I was hoping the Heat would be for, but it is still super stable. I have champ roadrunner at 167g but it is not very beat in yet and doesn't have the big turn that I want. The Judge has been something that I have been experiementing with lately, don't know if it will switch to Judges or keep with the Wizards. The Judge slot in my putter pouch use to be filled with a Deputy, but I never found myself using it really. That being said, I do love the way a deputy flies. I tend to get more distance out of them on my jump putts. I might put this back in soon.
Anyways, looking for any critique or recommendations. It is pretty much the end of the season so I am open to taking out some discs and trying some new ones. Do you see any holes in my bag? Do you see too much repetition? What do you think I should get rid of or keep? I am all ears!
Intro thoughts on my bag: I don't like to carry too many discs. I bag around 14-16 discs or so. Recently I've been trying some new discs and a new variety of shots (I have only been throwing forehand for about 6 months now, up to 250 or so on a full powered drive). I like having a back up and need to get better and cycling in new discs to beat new ones in.
My bags: A compact Zuca with a ridge roller putter pouch and a C series Grip backpack.
In my bag (from high speed to low speed)
-Shryke (splatter star, new, not beat-in yet, 168g)
-Shryke (star, moderately beat-in, 167g)
-Wraith (star, moderately beat-in, this disc gets a lot of use, 168g)
-Wraith (star, very beat in, but still relatively stable, oldest disc in bag, 171g)
-Orc (star, new run of PFN, very lightly beat in, a newer disc mostly for my forehand game, 166g)
-Beast (star, not very beat in, 167g, newer disc given to me by a buddy, just lost my super straight, beat in beast a week ago, I'm super sad about it)
-Beast (star, only thrown once but feels pretty gummy and flexible, like a star/gstar combo, will probably take out of my bag soonish, 169g)
-Heat (ESP, very lightly beat-in, still not really understable yet, 167g)
-Leopard 3 (star, beat-in but not as understable as you might think, 171g)
-Zone (ESP, lightly beat-in, newer disc but getting a lot of use lately, 173g)
-Roc (KCPRO, moderately beat-in, no longer has a hard fade, 180g)
-Aviar 3 (DX, very lightly beat-in, still newer, 172g)
-Aviar 3 (DX, very beat-in, scramble forehand anny disc, 171g)
-Wizard (eraser, somewhat beat-in, still newish, 175g)
-Wizard (eraser, not really beat-in, still newer, 174g)
-Judge (burst classic blend, new, 174g)
Explanations
Distance Drivers:
I use the Shryke for open shots where I need some more turn and glide, but with a reliable fade. The Wraith is for overstable shots where I need more fade. The Shrykes and Wraiths are used almost exclusively for backhand. Although, I have been using the beat in Wraith for some straight forhand shots (since I lost my trusted beast) and have generally liked the results. The Orc is used mostly for forehand shots but I use it for some overstable backhand shots too. For the forehand, the orc is reliable but I don't get much turn out of it like I did with my lost Beast (can you still tell I am sad about losing it?). The two new beasts don't haven't gotten thrown much because I haven't developed a relationship with them yet. I need to start throwing them soon so that I can learn to trust them.
Fairway Drivers:
The Heat is a new addition and needs to get more beat in. It doesn't turn over yet but it is very straight with a slow fade. I love the slow fade on this thing. I use it for straight shots where I need the slow fade. The Leopard 3 is also a pretty straight disc with a slight turn and a reliable fade. The fade on the Leopard 3 is a little harder and quicker than the Heat though. I feel like I need to add a more stable/overstable fairway to my bag though. Recommendations?
Midranges and Approach Putters:
The Zone was added a month or two ago and I love it. It is perfect for forehand approaches and overstable backhand approaches. My KCPRO Roc is awesome but I have been struggling with it lately, as it has become more beat in. I keep on thinking that it will fade more than it does and it leaves me with more work than I want on a putting green. I can't decide if I should cycle in a new one (which I have) or just learn to adjust my shots with it. Even when I rely on it to go straight I can't get the shot right. This disc is kinda in my head at this point. Advice desired. The newer DX Aviar 3 is for short approaches where I am out of jump put range or there is a ceiling on the approach. The beat in DX Aviar 3 is a scramble forehand anhyzer disc. I rarely use it but I like to have it when I need it (which is rare). Honestly, I should probably get rid of one of these.
Putters:
I have been struggling with my putting lately. I find myself wishing that my Wizards were a little less stable, which is why I have been experimenting with the Judge. I have still been using the Wizards though. If anyone has any recommendations for a less stable beaded putter, I am all ears. My buddy gave me some P2s to mess around with but I haven't had time to practice putting in my backyard, just too busy (I know, excuses, excuses). Also, I do like the feel of a bead, but I also feel like I need to try some new things to get out of my head on putting. IDK.
Other thoughts and Ramblings: I think there is definitely more room in my bag for some speed 6-8 discs. I have been thinking about trying a Teebird or Eagle. I think I also need a very understable disc, like a roadrunner, or a sidewinder. This is what I was hoping the Heat would be for, but it is still super stable. I have champ roadrunner at 167g but it is not very beat in yet and doesn't have the big turn that I want. The Judge has been something that I have been experiementing with lately, don't know if it will switch to Judges or keep with the Wizards. The Judge slot in my putter pouch use to be filled with a Deputy, but I never found myself using it really. That being said, I do love the way a deputy flies. I tend to get more distance out of them on my jump putts. I might put this back in soon.
Anyways, looking for any critique or recommendations. It is pretty much the end of the season so I am open to taking out some discs and trying some new ones. Do you see any holes in my bag? Do you see too much repetition? What do you think I should get rid of or keep? I am all ears!