Author: Nicholas

The Importance of Finding Your Playing Style

October 26, 2021 By Nicholas Off

Have you ever felt like you have plateaued in disc golf? Have you ever felt like your skill set unchangeable? You are not alone. Sure, you can develop various aspects of your game to develop your skill set. However your playing style is much more important to your game as a whole. Your playing style is simply the manner in which you play the game. Vague, I know. But think of your playing style as the decision making process by which you implement your skill set. Let’s take a look at how your personality contributes to all of this.

What’s in Kevin Jones’ Bag?

October 19, 2021 By Nicholas Off

Kevin Jones has been a model of consistency over the last few years. He likes to “mold courses to his game” as he has gone on to thirteen top-ten finishes this year. A unique aspect of his game is how he releases his discs on the “Kevin Jones hyzer angle.” This allows him to throw various flight paths out of this consistent release. But to stay on top of his game KJUSA needs high quality plastic in his bag. Enter his main sponsor, Prodigy. He has been a true road warrior and has promoted the brand from coast to coast and beyond. Here’s a breakdown of the discs in Jones’ bag.

What’s the Collectors Market and Why Is It Booming?

October 12, 2021 By Nicholas Off

If you want to play disc golf you can get a three disc starter pack for $40. This is ample for players to have fun on the course and throw a variety of shots. But if you really want to get into the sport and buy discs you probably will never throw, you can pay dozens, hundreds or even thousands of dollars for a single disc. Welcome to the disc golf collector’s market. To understand this market we must first get into the minds of the collectors.

Discraft: Behind the Brand

October 5, 2021 By Nicholas Off

Discraft has traveled a long and windy road through the history of disc sports. Not only have they been innovators in disc golf but they have been the leading manufacturer of Freestyle and Ultimate discs for decades. From an unlikely start in Canada to the suburbs of Detroit, Discraft has taken the hero’s journey of rising from difficult and unforeseen circumstances to reinvent themselves in our modern era of disc golf. Let’s unpack the story of Discraft and how they have contributed to our wonderful sport.

Is Eagles Crossing the Future of Disc Golf Courses?

September 27, 2021 By Nicholas Off

What would the perfect disc golf course entail? Beautiful scenery? Check. Water features? Check. Private land? Check. World-class course design? Check. Dinosaur statues? Check. Art installments? Check. Perfectly placed large tee pads? Check. We may now have the answer thanks to property owner Philip Samuels and course designer David McCormick. They teamed up to create Eagles Crossing Disc Golf Course in Central Missouri. Let’s unpack why this place is so special and what trends it may be starting for disc golf courses all over the world.

What’s in Paul McBeth’s Bag?

September 21, 2021 By Nicholas Off

Paul McBeth has been a man on a mission since switching his main sponsorship to Discraft two years ago. He won a World Championship in 2019, signed the most lucrative contract in disc golf history, started the Paul McBeth Foundation, and released multiple signature discs through Discraft. He has done extensive research with his new sponsor to release discs that suit his game. As a result, McBeth has had many discs in and out of his bag. Let’s start breaking down the discs in McBeth’s bag.

Innova: Behind the Brand

September 14, 2021 By Nicholas Off

I started throwing Innova discs in the late 1990s. Discs like the Beast and Firebird and Birdie became my go to plastic. I learned players’ names such as Ken Climo and Barry Schultz due to their signatures being inked on the discs. But I never learned the story behind the company. It turns out there was one man who was the original brains behind the operation; Dave Dunipace. Read on for the story behind this iconic brand.

How to Throw the Most Overstable Disc in Disc Golf: The Discmania Tilt

September 7, 2021 By Nicholas Off

It is the most overstable disc on the market and the first disc that has a fade rating of 6 to be PDGA approved. Simon Lizotte describes his dream disc as “The ultimate utility disc.” Beyond the trick shots, it can be of service in several specific circumstances. This article will shed light on the possibilities of the Tilt.

What Was It Like To Play Disc Golf in the 70s?

September 1, 2021 By Nicholas Off

If you were lucky enough to play disc golf in the 1970s consider yourself amongst the fortunate few. You would have been there for the birth of the modern sport. This decade saw the creation of the Disc Golf Pole Hole (i.e. basket), the creation of the Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA), the first disc golf-specific frisbees, the first official disc golf course, and the first official disc golf company, whew! But for those of us who weren’t around, there are videos and posters and stories by those who were there.

What’s in Eagle McMahon’s Bag?

August 26, 2021 By Nicholas Off

Eagle McMahon has been a man on a mission this year. It takes quality plastic to get to the top of the world rankings. Throughout his journey he has stayed loyal to the only manufacturer who has ever been his sponsor; Discmania. During this past offseason McMahon inked a three year extension with the company that will keep the duo together through the 2023 season. Discmania has been on the cutting edge with disc design and has recently added many overstable molds to their lineup to suit McMahon’s big arm. Let’s get to the breakdown of discs in McMahon’s bag.