DGR's Discraft Pipe Dreams

[Scoot_er]

Avenger SS is borderline useless for anything but a roller or specialty anhyzer if you have decent power. Bratten tries to use it mainly because all he can do is throw hard hyzers instead of just flipping an Xl over a bit.

Most of those Team guys only use them for rollers and the ones who don't mentioned throwing them at like 75% power like Jim D who throws flippier discs than most.

 

[Roy]

an ESP XS might be interesting also.

I'd rock an ESP XS. The XS doesnt get enough love on these boards.

 

[Mixed Bag Madness1]

Avenger SS is borderline useless for anything but a roller or specialty anhyzer if you have decent power. Bratten tries to use it mainly because all he can do is throw hard hyzers instead of just flipping an Xl over a bit.

Most of those Team guys only use them for rollers and the ones who don't mentioned throwing them at like 75% power like Jim D who throws flippier discs than most.

Proving my point that the beloved SkaBob was wrong when he stated "The Avenger SS is too flippy for anyone with a good throw" All of the team members I listed have "a good throw." That's why they can control an SS at 75% power as you stated. Thank you.

 

[Jesse B 707]

I call shenanigans on this thread! which smartass DGR poster is Discraft Mike?? just come out and tell us that these disc announcements are BS. good joke though

 

[Marmoset]

I call shenanigans on this thread! which smartass DGR poster is Discraft Mike?? just come out and tell us that these disc announcements are BS. good joke though

I sent an e-mail directly to Discraft asking them about this. Hopefully they will respond soon. I will post when they reply.

 

[Marmoset]

The statements are true. We are currently running a new D plastic in Surge, Force, and Zone to be released in the next week. Thank you for all your support on the discussion boards.

Thank You
MikeWagner
General Manager
Discraft Inc.

 

[dgdave]

How about me compromise.... LE ESP Xtreme.

 

[black udder]

Do these discs get used anymore? I don't see anybody playing with them and there's not much mention of them from folks here:

Eclipse
Tracker
Talon
Spectre
slipstream
Reaper
Xpress

 

[TROTTER]

There is still much love for the Talon...

Much love...

http://discgolfclub.org/proshop/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=82

 

[Frank Delicious]

I know some guys around here who still use Z reapers as thumber discs.

The Spectre and Slipstream don't get uses at all around here. The spectre because it is ridiculously inconsistent.

 

[AbelRod1]

http://www.discraft.com/prod_avenger_d.html

 

[Marmoset]

don't forget http://www.discraft.com/prod_avengerss_d.html

 

[discspeed]

don't forget http://www.discraft.com/prod_avengerss_d.html

I'm not sure I understand what the thinking was behind a flippy disc in baseline plastic, but I guess the dx Sidewinder has been selling pretty well.

 

[reallybadputter]

Cheap disc that is beginner-friendly... on courses with disc-eating water hazards... for a newbie it is less painful to lose an $8 disc every few rounds than it is a $14 disc...

If you believe the "Top Seller" lists on online retailers, the Avenger SS is #10 on Marshall Street's list of Drivers for the last year. It is #15 on Disc Golf Center's list of all top sellers.

One key thing to remember is that people on these boards are a minuscule fraction of those that play disc golf. The recreational market is huge. Innova sells a ton of Wolves... not many "serious" golfers carry one, but its a midrange that new players can get to go right. Those that go to Dick's or Sports Authority to buy plastic. Not the new players that seek out good players to play with and learn... those players that play once or twice a month... those that don't want to be serious, but own 3 discs and play as a way to walk around on a nice day... in an eightsome...

 

[Scoot_er]

Avenger SS is borderline useless for anything but a roller or specialty anhyzer if you have decent power. Bratten tries to use it mainly because all he can do is throw hard hyzers instead of just flipping an Xl over a bit.

Most of those Team guys only use them for rollers and the ones who don't mentioned throwing them at like 75% power like Jim D who throws flippier discs than most.

Proving my point that the beloved SkaBob was wrong when he stated "The Avenger SS is too flippy for anyone with a good throw" All of the team members I listed have "a good throw." That's why they can control an SS at 75% power as you stated. Thank you.

No actually I agree with him because NO team member can throw it 100% without it rolling. This disc has little use for someone with power. Why not just throw an XL as it is slower and more controllable instead of backing off and A-ss

 

[Scoot_er]

Do these discs get used anymore? I don't see anybody playing with them and there's not much mention of them from folks here:

Eclipse
Tracker
Talon
Spectre
slipstream
Reaper
Xpress

I see plenty of Trackers but not too many of the rest and the Slipstream was useless. Tracker is Discrafts FL or Star Teebird.

 

[AbelRod1]

anyone sell these yet? i cant wait to get discs i can lose... i lose a lot of discs

 

[black udder]

Do these discs get used anymore? I don't see anybody playing with them and there's not much mention of them from folks here:

Eclipse
Tracker
Talon
Spectre
slipstream
Reaper
Xpress

I see plenty of Trackers but not too many of the rest and the Slipstream was useless. Tracker is Discrafts FL or Star Teebird.

Thanks...that's good to know.

Edit: Thanks to all those that responded. It's interesting to see what's getting thrown outside your local area

 

[elevated plastic]

bring back the Xtreme.

 

[dgdave]

bring back the Xtreme.

Thank you!