discflinger
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I am so surprised by this.:|
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Prodigy Disc
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zj1002
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Yep, DN luckily moves enough plastic that it works but it's a gamble knowing if a new company will boom. MVP sells amazingly well and they keep a minimalist lineup. Legacy has 6-7 models in like 5 types of plastic. That's a lot to ask any one, especially small retailers to stock. I'm sure it will be successful but eventually we will start seeing other small manufactures suffer if retails have to choose who is the best value
I just don't see Prodigy as being a copycat company. Obviously they are going to produce enough molds to cover any shot necessary, but I don't think they're going to make a press release which says something to the effect of "Our new FD1 flies just like a Teebird, but better!"
sugarnot
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kinda but totally unrelated, Will just shared a pic of Cat on FB that she hit a $200 ace today with a prodigy disc. Good way to start out a new year.
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:clap: Agree. Well, at least the haters will have a new company to bag on
Prodigy looks like they are after the top end of the market, not the casual player.
Between Innova, Discraft, Gateway, Legacy, MVP, Vibram, and Latitude there are enough disc variations for virtually every player. What is going to get players to purchase Prodigy discs long term? A rising company needs something that sets its discs apart from all the competitors. MVP's magic bullet is its gyro technology. Vibram's magic bullet is its rubber. Latitude's magic bullet is it's beautiful, durable plastic and glide. What is Prodigy's magic bullet?
The molds aren't going to do it because they will likely be very similar to existing models. As someone else pointed out, they are going to need Destroyer/Nuke, Teebird/XL, Firebirds/Predators, Buzz/Roc, etc equivalents that the pros are accustom to. With the volume of molds from Innova alone is there really much room for a truly unique mold?
From what I can see from posts on here, their magic bullet seems to be their plastic. If it is ultra-grippy, indestructible, CE-like, perhaps that will make some avid player switch to some Prodigy alternatives. This method could appeal to the avid players. Rec players probably aren't in their radar right now; they don't have the distribution networks or price point to appeal to that.
The molds aren't going to do it because they will likely be very similar to existing models. As someone else pointed out, they are going to need Destroyer/Nuke, Teebird/XL, Firebirds/Predators, Buzz/Roc, etc equivalents that the pros are accustom to. With the volume of molds from Innova alone is there really much room for a truly unique mold?
From what I can see from posts on here, their magic bullet seems to be their plastic. If it is ultra-grippy, indestructible, CE-like, perhaps that will make some avid player switch to some Prodigy alternatives. This method could appeal to the avid players. Rec players probably aren't in their radar right now; they don't have the distribution networks or price point to appeal to that.
Will, Nikko, Paul, and GG using these discs is the magic bullet. People wanted what Climo threw, now they will want to be like Shoestring.
dscmn
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Maybe a disc manufacturer will try to compete in the disc making market by offering a comparable product for a lower price? As it is now, it's awfully strange how each company seems to price plastic so similarly. Perhaps it's similar costs of production? Or perhaps it's tacit collusion? The company that provides a comparable product for a lower price will get my business. Sorry for the thread drift.
dashiellx
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$$$$ That's what it comes done too. And I agree, I want to see how much they want to charge for these.
The naming is terrible and completely un-original and stolen from Lightning discs. I hope the plastic is good and that the discs are decent but being "REVOLUTIONARY" like Koling said. I think not.
Sure. Rec players want to drop by the local sporting goods store and pickup a new disc on the way to the course. Innova and Discraft are in your average sporting goods store. PIAS is an exception. Traditionally, the more units (of anything) created, the cheaper the unit. If Prodigy is doing short runs, I would expect the prices to be higher. Rec players may not be as invested in the sport to drop a larger amount on a disc. If getting a team of top players is their "magic bullet", does that work on Rec players who don't know who they are? Maybe, I dunno. I wouldn't buy a disc because Will uses it. Just my thoughts.
Mr. America
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Damn those evil rich people that many disc golfers seem to despise.
Mr. America
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I'd bet you most anything that 99% of people that play disc golf don't know who anybody you just named are.
onemilemore
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First of all, thank you. I love reading the stuff you write, because you are intelligent and respectful. I know we don't see things the same way on where the sport should go, but the discussions are always positive, and that is tough to find on here.
And I guess I should clarify my position. I think youth and recreation are larger pieces of the overall growth puzzle. I agree that mainstream exposure of the pro side is also going to make the sport grow, I just see it as secondary to growing it at lower levels. However, I respect your position and the way you present it, because you're realistic and friendly about it. :hfive: for positive Internet dialogue!
Seconded. When I first went to buy discs, I walked into Big 5, grabbed something that looked cool, and went to throw. Yes, I discovered DGCR, but still bought plenty in the big box stores before moving to online retailers for other discs. Those who don't become crazy invested in the sport are finding discs at the easiest place possible, and they don't generally know any of the top names.
I learned about Nikko very early on.
noobs will learn who these people are as they begin winning with these discs, then they will want those discs.
nrihan
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Only people who take on DG as a personal hobby, most just buy whatever looks cool. I played for 3 years before I ever followed disc golf. So really, getting people "into" following dg is the key. Thats why I think the supposed 4 events on TV will do more for the sport than a new company full of pros.
I am waiting for them to pick up Connor Jones
DISCenchanted
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Dunno if this has been posted, but here's some info and pics of the 'D line' from Prodigy. The descriptions sound great but there are plenty of discs out there that fly like them, I'm sure. Orcs and beat in Destroyers fit the same flight pattern description. The plastic does look like it's good quality though.
http://www.pdga.com/announcements/putting-d-in-your-game
http://www.pdga.com/announcements/putting-d-in-your-game
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