Marmoset
* Ace Member *
over what distances?
Up to 300'? 150'?
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[Other] 150 class RULES!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Up to 300'? 150'?
Deej
Par Member
Anyone who is looking for a very stable 150 class driver should check out a lightweight PD!
wolfmandragon
* Ace Member *
It had been a while since I had thrown my 150 SOLF back to back with my 150 Proline Banzai. I took them out and tested them in a head wind.
The SOLF turned over and drifted off the fairway in about a 7-10 mph headwind, whilst the Banzai just flew straight longer. I was getting more distance out of the SOLF but with a loss of control.
The SOLF is about 7/10 and the Banzai is about 9/10, so this accounts for a little less stability but not that much.
I don't think I have the arm speed to see the big difference on a calm day.
The SOLF turned over and drifted off the fairway in about a 7-10 mph headwind, whilst the Banzai just flew straight longer. I was getting more distance out of the SOLF but with a loss of control.
The SOLF is about 7/10 and the Banzai is about 9/10, so this accounts for a little less stability but not that much.
I don't think I have the arm speed to see the big difference on a calm day.
Marmoset
* Ace Member *
after messing around with the 150g DX Wombat3, I think I like a beat Roc or a DX Cobra better.
The Wombat3 is just too understable for what I'm chasing. I know how to finesse a disc and the Wombat3 I bought is just too twitchy. I'm wondering if I have a particularly low PLH? My 180g Wombat3s don't have this issue.
If I can find a 150g Champ or Star Wombat3 then I will jump on that. But for now I will rely on my DX Cobras. Cobras are underrated IMO.
The Wombat3 is just too understable for what I'm chasing. I know how to finesse a disc and the Wombat3 I bought is just too twitchy. I'm wondering if I have a particularly low PLH? My 180g Wombat3s don't have this issue.
If I can find a 150g Champ or Star Wombat3 then I will jump on that. But for now I will rely on my DX Cobras. Cobras are underrated IMO.
Definitely agree that cobras are super underrated. I feel like that slot is just overshadowed by the comet even though they aren't that similar.
SD86
Banned
Just checked, and my Star Wombat3 is 173g. I haven't tried a Champion Wombat3, but a 150-class Champ Wombat3 might be fun to try. The Wombat3 lost to the Patrol for the understable mid slot only because the Patrol has a bit more glide. A glidey Wombat3, which a lightweight Champ W3 might be, would be of great interest to me...
The DX Cobra is a good understable disc, as well. I used to bag one for a particular hole on my home course requiring a big turnover/anny throw. If I could forehand well, I'd do that on that hole, but the DX Cobra was great there. Only problem was that the DX plastic on other DX Cobras that I purchased was waxy and cruddy....
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I bag two DX W3s in 150g, one very understable for rollers and turnovers with length and elevation required, and one that is more or less stable/neutral. Also a 160g DX W3 for putts and some approaches, and a 164g Star W3 that is the workhorse. Had my third ace with that Star last Thursday all 200-250'.
And like all plastic there are generalities across a given mold, and lower weights are waaay more susceptible to vagaries of technique. Years ago, and still for that matter, I was a big fan of the Cobra. Now in my late 60s and arm speed receding in my rearview, the Wombat is as close to a "magic" disc as the Cobra was for me at one time.
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And like all plastic there are generalities across a given mold, and lower weights are waaay more susceptible to vagaries of technique. Years ago, and still for that matter, I was a big fan of the Cobra. Now in my late 60s and arm speed receding in my rearview, the Wombat is as close to a "magic" disc as the Cobra was for me at one time.
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Marmoset
* Ace Member *
I threw my somewhat-beat 150g DX Stingray and compared it against my new 150g DX Wombat3.
The Stingray is definitely less understable than the Wombat3. By quite a bit.
I actually forgot how much I like the Stingray. I still like the Cobra more, but the Stingray is awesome.
The Stingray is definitely less understable than the Wombat3. By quite a bit.
I actually forgot how much I like the Stingray. I still like the Cobra more, but the Stingray is awesome.
Hey it's not quite a 150 but I finally got my hands on a 162 fission Volt... very pleased with it... it's little brother the Crave has been awesome I was going to get a 152 plasma if it's available next week when the disc guy comes! I saw he has a 152 Relay as well hmmmm
150 relay? I must have one.
Has anyone thrown one?
Somehow during my new obsession with 150 class I managed to overlook the fact that relays were molded in 150 class. I swore an oath to not buy any more discs right now but I'm feeling very tempted to break that now. I'm going to go out on a limb and guess not many have thrown a 150 class relay because it looks like they are relatively new.
Yeah that was the first I saw of it and the only one that I found is freaking red.. I already have a red relay, switch, and wave . bah! MVP needs more colors
Spinthrift
Eagle Member
I've been carrying a 151 Relay for about six months and it has become the most dependable hyzerflip and anny disc in my bag. Big fan.
Is it red? Haha Have you thrown a heavier relay?
Spinthrift
Eagle Member
I started with a red 165, then a 161 before settling on the 151. All my fairway and distance drivers are between 150 and 159; mids 168ish; putters 166-70.
I ordered a 155g Star Shryke just for fun. I was a little worried after seeing the flaky blizzard like marks on the rim but I was pleasantly surprised with the flight. It has a reliable turn but consistently finishes with a forward fade. It is way more consistent than the lightweight Terns I have thrown. Should be fun to play around with this summer.
