Predict the next innovation!

[jtreadwell]

There have been many advancements in disc golf technology. From the beveled edge disc to the jump from tonal poles to disc baskets, new ideas have revolutionized the game. My question is:


What's next?


What problems/detractors still need to be taken care of? What could be improved upon with technology? Even if you don't know how something would work, if you seriously believe it would benefit the sport, throw it out there!

 

[wkelly42]

Discs with RFID chips in them. Track your disc through an app on your phone and NEVER lose a ddisc again!

 

[TOURNEYPLAYER]

some sort of erosion control device. or solution. my home course has sooooo much erosion because a lot of the baskets are on slopes. every drive is a crapshoot. will it stick? or hit an exposed root and roll away.

 

[jhgonzo]

Robot caddies

 

[jtreadwell]

Discs with RFID chips in them. Track your disc through an app on your phone and NEVER lose a ddisc again!

The question is how do you make them cheap enough to be worth it? Most of the discs I've lost were in water where a chip wouldn't help. It would be useful during the fall or in the rough though!

 

[bradcrow4]

One disc that has transforms into any disc you would like.

 

[jtreadwell]

some sort of erosion control device. or solution. my home course has sooooo much erosion because a lot of the baskets are on slopes. every drive is a crapshoot. will it stick? or hit an exposed root and roll away.

Good call. If it's rain that's causing the erosion, maybe some hard packed wood chips or fine gravel would help build up the land in thin spots. The major trick ould be directing water flow during heavy rain/flooding to that fairways are left relatively dry. For that, either strategic trenches or natural looking barriers to push the water away from the fairway could help.

 

[DGRZ001]

How about a "reverse innovation"? Just as the PGA has not approved for play golf balls that travel too far, the PDGA will restrict even further the discs allowed for play to keep the sport from outgrowing its courses. This restriction could be for certain higher divisions, and would keep, say, a 400 foot open hole more challenging that it would be in about 10 years when anyone with a 900 rating or higher can throw that far.

 

[prerube]

a way to make baskets cheaper without sacraficing much quality.
Also wedge proof baskets

 

[jmhoekst]

Disc-copying technology:

When you have a disc perfectly broken-in, take it to a shop and pay $20 to have it copied perfectly. All dings, scratches, flex and flight characteristics are perfectly matched. Would have the option to change color or add a sweet stamp, though. This is also where you have the RFID tag put into the disc.

 

[THE GOV'NA]

^^ this is a good idea.

 

[THE GOV'NA]

How about a "reverse innovation"? Just as the PGA has not approved for play golf balls that travel too far, the PDGA will restrict even further the discs allowed for play to keep the sport from outgrowing its courses. This restriction could be for certain higher divisions, and would keep, say, a 400 foot open hole more challenging that it would be in about 10 years when anyone with a 900 rating or higher can throw that far.

^^this is a good idea

 

[jtreadwell]

I agree with the Gov'na

 

[Brall]

hover bags

 

[zenbot]

How about a "reverse innovation"? Just as the PGA has not approved for play golf balls that travel too far, the PDGA will restrict even further the discs allowed for play to keep the sport from outgrowing its courses. This restriction could be for certain higher divisions, and would keep, say, a 400 foot open hole more challenging that it would be in about 10 years when anyone with a 900 rating or higher can throw that far.

They tried pushing Superclass. Didn't seem like it took off too well.

 

[Triflusal]

double overmold

 

[prerube]

1) a phone ap that gives you walking directions and loads up tee signs for you as you get to the hole, some one make this!
2) a guide for disc collectors
3) a new style of basket

 

[jtreadwell]

double overmold

What does that actually mean, if I might ask?

 

[koogs]

Disc-copying technology:

When you have a disc perfectly broken-in, take it to a shop and pay $20 to have it copied perfectly. All dings, scratches, flex and flight characteristics are perfectly matched. Would have the option to change color or add a sweet stamp, though. This is also where you have the RFID tag put into the disc.

I like this.:hfive:

 

[crusadersounds]

Well, it's new, but Innova has the best INNOVAtion lately with the QuiveR! Check it out! http://www.dgcoursereview.com/forums/showpost.php?p=776557&postcount=3 (jk btw)