Any Difference in Skeeter runs?

[BrotherDave]

I like my Star Skeeter so much I'm thinking about picking up a couple more, heavier than my 169g. I was wondering if there were any run to run issues like other discs, Eagles, Teerexs, etc? I seem to recall some being more or less stiffer than others. Anybody know? Shine some DX light on me too if you want.

[TalbotTrojan]

Good choice in discs. I really like my Star Skeeter even though it is very much on the less stiff side of things. I played in a tournament once where a top end Am looked at my disc and seemed a little shocked that I pulled out a Star Skeeter. May just have been the choice of the disc in that situation or he may know something that I don't know. I am curious as well if there is anything anyone else knows though. I have not found too many other people that like the Skeeter.

[Chucktown]

I have a Star Skeeter, it is really soft and flexible. Its a great disc for short approach throws but definitely not good if I put a lot of power behind it, because it turns over and never comes back. I have seen a DX and it is much stiffer, which might make it better for throwing with some power.

[DiscJunkie]

Just for a little trivia, FYI.
From what I understand, the original name for the Skeeter mold was going to be the "Hobbit". The speculation is that the Hobbit name may have run into copyright issues, so they changed it to Skeeter. I know that in the first run of DX Skeeters, you will find "hob" on the underside mold button that Innova uses to identify their discs while they are waiting for hot stamps. They were eventually hot stamped with the Skeeter name.
I found one of the "hob" inscriptions at the local Play It Again Sports, and picked it up as a collectable.
I don't believe they changed the mold, though. They look identical to my other two Skeeters.

[tamahawk]

i just ordered a star skeeter yesterday. i've heard a lot of positive things about this disc.

[virtualguthrie]

I've seen DX skeeters that were so rubbery and flexible you would have thought they were R-Pro, I've also seen Spiders that were like this. I've been noticing some of the other DX runs to have similiar qualities just not quite to the extreme of the Spiders and Skeeters I saw.

[TalbotTrojan]

Originally Posted by Chucktown

I have a Star Skeeter, it is really soft and flexible. Its a great disc for short approach throws but definitely not good if I put a lot of power behind it, because it turns over and never comes back. I have seen a DX and it is much stiffer, which might make it better for throwing with some power.

Not to disagre with you Chuck, but my Skeeter is my go to disc for anything I can't putt and anything that is too short to use a driver. I can put all the power I want behind it and keep it on a straight line. I love it for low ceiling shots too as it has a really good glide to it. It does have some understability which does not make it the best for throwing into a headwind at full speed but I still think this is a great disc to let rip. Used it today as my second on a par four that I birdied.

[BrotherDave]

I have a Star Skeeter, it is really soft and flexible. Its a great disc for short approach throws but definitely not good if I put a lot of power behind it, because it turns over and never comes back. I have seen a DX and it is much stiffer, which might make it better for throwing with some power.

Get your Skeeter out and hyzer flip it a little bit, it won't turn over as much as you think.

Just for a little trivia, FYI.
From what I understand, the original name for the Skeeter mold was going to be the "Hobbit". The speculation is that the Hobbit name may have run into copyright issues, so they changed it to Skeeter. I know that in the first run of DX Skeeters, you will find "hob" on the underside mold button that Innova uses to identify their discs while they are waiting for hot stamps. They were eventually hot stamped with the Skeeter name.

I heard the original name for the Polecat was to be the "Dwarf" but they ran into a snag since "Nobody tosses a dwarf." J/k.

[Marv Vega]

Originally Posted by TalbotTrojan

Not to disagre with you Chuck, but my Skeeter is my go to disc for anything I can't putt and anything that is too short to use a driver. I can put all the power I want behind it and keep it on a straight line. I love it for low ceiling shots too as it has a really good glide to it. It does have some understability which does not make it the best for throwing into a headwind at full speed but I still think this is a great disc to let rip. Used it today as my second on a par four that I birdied.

Sounds like there's some Skeeter variation going on. I've got a DX 1st Run Skeeter and have to be real careful not to put much on it or it turns over and doesn't come back. I do use it for short, straight approaches and short drives and it's excellent for both.

[PanicKJ]

I have had at least ten differant skeeters. One floppy star skeeter, I used to use this for anyshot within a hundred feet, putts also. Untill recently, I have hit one too many trees and it will turn over with a good bit of spin now. Still my go to disc for low straight shots and short turnover shots. I have a stiff star skeeter which is very similar however a little more stable. Maybe because it hasnt been used as much. Also the first run dx skeeters seem to me to have a grippier feel then the second run dx skeeters. When I found this out I purchased six first run skeeters online because I used them for putting. You can putt from thirty feet with a skeeter and aim straight at the chains.

Lately though my aim has been off so I have been using an actual putter. A skeeter is much more likely to take a roll when it hits the ground or leave you 20 feet on the other side. Shouldn't be a problem however when I am struggling with the putt like I have been lately I have to choose the safer route.

Anyway I would definately recommend a skeeter. Try a first run skeeter if you can find one or if you want a skeeter in the star plastic I would try to find a gummy one.