r/discgolf

My pick: Eclipse 2.0 Hex

Reasoning: I can throw any shot shape and even putt with it. It glows forever. I could get a bright colored rim for daytime visibility.

Other molds that are close: Star mako 3, esp buzz

What are yours?

I’d like to find a 8-10 speed disc that’s even more overstable than the Discraft Captain’s Raptor. I’d also like to find an approach disc that’s even more overstable than the Zone OS. I’ve tried different runs of both these discs and haven’t had any luck finding something with more beef. Anyone know if there’s something I should try?

I’ve always thought most disc display options were kinda meh.

The little wall hangers always felt sketchy (like they’d fall off eventually), and I wasn’t a fan of hanging a disc on a nail or anything that could mess with the rim. Shadowboxes work, but they’re not really made for discs with all that extra space around it.

So I ended up making something for myself.

It’s a hex-shaped display case I’ve been calling The Disc Hive. It’s a two-piece frame with magnets that fully encloses the disc, so there’s no chance of it slipping or getting knocked off the wall. You can mount it with a screw, use command strips, or just set it on a shelf.

The hex shape lets you stack them into a wall layout, which was the original idea. I also made a little spacer so lining multiple up doesn’t turn into a measuring project.

It can also be used for more than just discs. I’ve been messing around with inserts so you can display patches and pins too, which turned out pretty cool.

Another big thing for me was making it customizable. I’m doing versions in PLA and hard wood, with a bunch of different color and finish options, so it can actually match whatever space you’re putting it in instead of looking like a random frame.

I know there are cheaper, mass-produced options out there, and this isn’t really trying to compete with those. This is something I designed and make myself, start to finish, so it’s more about having something that actually fits discs well and looks good on the wall.

Been using it for a couple dyed discs and my ace disc and it’s honestly just nice having them out instead of sitting in a pile.

If anyone’s curious to learn more:

http://TheDiscHive.com/

Attended the first day of Champions Cup, I am local so my main expenses were work time and normal event tickets/purchases. This was my first and likely last pro event I'll attend.

Before I start my whine, I want to call out the positive attitudes and interactions with staff, volunteers, and vendors. Folks on hand were fantastic and this is not a personal indictment anyone.

I think an unstructured list is the way to go

-Hole 1: You see the activity there, the excitement.. will that mid range cut roll out of bounds or will it just not fade out and go into the other out of bounds. Hole 1 should be a full shot, doesn't need to be massive, just not this. -Maybe watch another hole? Ok ready for a hike to just post up to again see everyone looking like they are having the worst time. Seriously felt like a funeral out there. -Ok maybe go back and chill at the main area and watch the big screen... Yeah never saw those working while I was there. -The spectator zone has a few fun things for kids but nothing for adults. No putting challenges no disc related arcade style games just a few disc stores. The tech disc booth had a 5 throw limit even though the place was dead. -VIP, I guess the vip tent was there and they were checking that but.. you could just be next to the tent and roam the property without issue. -emails for the remote payment system didn't seem to go out -no on prem alcohol license? A 15 dollar beer might have helped some

While I do understand that the first day isn't the big day, but this is supposed to be a Major. This fell far below my expectations and I would have been embarrassed to bring a non disc golfer to this Major.

So yeah I left to go play disc golf (Independence Park) because this wasn't cutting it. Is this atypical or is live disc golf just not for me?

My bag is in dire need of a clean but I dont think throwing it in the washer and dryer is a great idea. Any suggestions on how best to clean it up would be much appreciated.

Background, I throw exclusively Innova due to availability for used discs in my area. I'm happy with my game as a 48 year old only 2 - 3 years into playing. I max out at around 300 - 350 on a bomb with good wind conditions.

The issue is, I throw the same distance with a variety of discs. When not throwing into a headwind I throw a lightweight (151) Halo Mamba on hyzer. I can also throw a Star Leopard3 on the same hyzer line, and I swear it goes to within 10 feet of the Mamba. Roadrunner? You guessed it, same line same distance.

I usually throw a Wraith into the wind, and try as I might I can not get it to flip to flat. I also rarely push it beyond the 300' mark.

Anyway, just wondering if there are any general observations about why I'd get similar flight patterns and distances from two very different discs? I feel like I'm getting close to the max out of the Leopard, but maybe I don't quite throw hard enough to really max out the 11 speed? Open to ideas! Thanks!

The protos seemed pretty beefy. Then I saw Silas Schultz throw one when he was building his MVP bag and it looked like a Gator. How do the current stock runs actually fly? If they were in-between a Reactor and a Pyro (like the #s suggest) that'd be greeaat