Hey all! I am curious to see what people's opinions are about "control" drivers. Those 9ish speed discs such as thunderbirds, PDs, culverins, etc.
I know a lot of people don't throw faster than these and use them for distance, but I am curious about those people that do throw faster (speed 12 and up) drivers as well.
Do you bag control drivers? Why or why not?
What do y'all think about "control" speed drivers?
I bag Terns for high-speed max d. In the Speed 9 arena, I bag a Gold Line Fury and an Opto Falchion.
The Fury is for rollers and for when it absolutely, positively cannot go left on my RHBH throw.
The Falchion has tremendous glide and is fun to throw. It's what I throw when I'm in the fairway, especially when footing is not ideal, and am not comfortable being able to get the high speed discs up to speed. I do throw it off the tee, as well.
Lately I've been working with a Pro Thunderbird, as it fits a particular hole on my home course. When they change the basket position, it's very possible I'll replace the Pro Thundy with a Sexton Firebird for utility and wind fighting purposes.
Also, I've been throwing a (speed 10) Star SL lately... more often as a driver off the tee than a control driver. It's fun to throw. Someone talked about liking Wraiths; I think they should keep those discs that are FUN to throw in the bag and throw them! The SL is that for me, even though I don't get it as far downrange as I do the Tern.
Overall, to answer the OP's question, I think control drivers are great if they fit the user's needs. For some, the speed 9 range might be caught up between other speeds; while for others, it'll be a sweet spot for them.
(Good post for No. 6000.)