Roc OAT problem

[techn9cian4life]

I found when I do my normal run up with a Roc I too get OAT..then I slowed down to a stand still and can push em 220'.. then went to a slower walk up and got an extra 30'.. still cant do my regular run up with out them going hard left (im left handed) so for now I jus stick with my slower walk up and its worked out fine for me. The Roc always goes where I want it. Somethin to think about since it sounds like your problem is similar to what mine was

[garublador]

Originally Posted by Drakeab

Yeah the grip on the rocs feel funny to me as soon as I put it in my hand... I haven't tried a fan grip because I would lose lots of distance...

I had a similar problem with putters a while ago. Once I got my grip figured out it made a huge difference. If you don't mind doing the work I'd recommend that over just ignoring the problem by throwing a different disc.

If you haven't seen it, this article might help a lot:

http://www.discgolfreview.com/resour...ttoripit.shtml

The trick is to forget what you think you know about how a grip should feel and focus more on what a grip should do. For example, I had a hang up about my fingers touching the bottom of the flight plate (I thought they should for some reason). Once I got over that my putter drives improved immensely.

[emiller3]

^^Seconded. Even if you don't go with the Roc, you ought to learn the stack fork grip. It's a great way to control your distance without having to change your throwing motion and to exert more control over thinner rimmed and larger diameter discs.

[cacriswell2]

Slow everything down when throwing your Rocs.
I've only been playing for 2 yrs so I am by no means an expert but; I throw Rocs and Buzzzes and IMO the Buzzz is better for longer straight/turn shots when you are going to throw with more power and the Roc is better for overall control/approach. So because of that if I am throwing a Buzzz it is usually full power for super straight/turning shots. When I first started throwing Rocs I was encountering the same problems you are talking about but I found slowing everything down helped me out a ton and not trying to over throw them but just focusing on accuracy and then use the Buzzz when you want to put more on it...Just my opinion

[ru4por]

Stop throwing a ROC and stay with the Buzzz

[jdinteg]

Which Roc is it, there is so many that fly differently?

Star?
Champ?
DX?
KC Pro?

Rancho?
San Marino?
Ontario?
Roc+?
XG Roc+?
etc....


They all fly different. A new Rancho feels as stable as a Pain or Hornet, New San Marino flies as straight as a Core or Buzz, and an Ontario is Flippy like a Fuse or Buzz SS. I don't throw Rocs much any more (except over the water as a disposable since I get one with almost every tournament). I agree that the rim bugs me and latitude rims don't. But I have seen some guys throw Rocs out there over 375+, with little to no fade (That make me real jealous when they do). I use my mids around or over 300 feet (power grip, snap), 250-300 (fan grip, smooth), or to glide in on a low-line no run up tree shot 150-200 (Fan Grip, slow and smooth).

[Drakeab]

I've been tossing some star ranchos and ontarios with a kc pro that has a more shallow rim... The kc pro is beat and I turn it over with any power at all... Modified grips have helped on the rocs but they still don't feel reat. Likely sticking with the buzz and the main mid!

[HeavyCritters]

I have a R-Pro Roc (+ mold), and I swear to god that disc can read my mind.

Best midrange disc I've ever owned.

[DannyThunders]

I throw my roc3 full power, if i power grip it it'll turn alot, if i do a modified power grip with two fingers not against the rim it'll fly very nice and straight. Just try to keep it completely flat all the way through.

[kaiser flippin]

you should be able to throw a fresh roc with 100 percent power. even a seasoned one can travel 400 feet without much left to right movement (RHBH). learn how to use it correctly, and you'll have a great drive/mid game.
keep practicing and get the oat out, don't go buy a drone or something stupid OS to cover your flaws.