You sound like a ton of fun to play a round with...
I played in my 2nd one today (parque de la raza, San Jose CA) and rung up 3 metal hits but no aces sadly. There were a bunch of aces hit though, and the disc was well received.
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[Discraft] 2012 Discraft Ace Race Disc
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You sound like a ton of fun to play a round with...
I played in my 2nd one today (parque de la raza, San Jose CA) and rung up 3 metal hits but no aces sadly. There were a bunch of aces hit though, and the disc was well received.
Rugball
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Pretty much summed it up for me. :thmbup:
Got to my ace race a little late in the day so only the lighter discs were left. Got a bubblegum pink, and a milky white one.
After the race, it had me thinking Discraft hasn't made any discs for ladies as far as I know. In lighter weights they could be like Lat 64's pearl maybe. Don't have one to compare it to. Anyway, my impression was that the rim felt really small in my hand, even compared to a leopard. I got a similar flight out of it, but only 4 metal hits, even though one hole was putting length (45 ft I'd guess). Longest hole had to be 250' give or take.
Since I didn't get a chance air it out, I put one in my bag to test at another course on my way home. Seemed pretty easy to work it, and with the nice glide it was decent on a few low shots. I have larger hands and with the small rim I can't really say it would earn a spot in my bag, but I think it could work for some people.
simpletwist
* Ace Member *
I've just read a couple of the Ace Race horror stories. That sucks.
But here in beautiful Western NY the Ace Race went off without a hitch. Pretty close to 100 folks turned out.
And I gotta say I think Discraft knocked this one out of the park. The new disc is awesome. The plastic is unlike the Z plastic, more like Champion or OL in my opinion. And the disc is very utilitarian. Not quite a Teebird, a little more stable than a Leopard. I used a lighter disc for dead straight and anny throws and a heavier one for head winds and hyzer shots. I wish I could say I banged a lot of chains, but sadly not even 1 metal hit. But I was quite impressed with the disc and I was within inches on almost every throw. Had they been upshots I'd have parred every hole.
But here in beautiful Western NY the Ace Race went off without a hitch. Pretty close to 100 folks turned out.
And I gotta say I think Discraft knocked this one out of the park. The new disc is awesome. The plastic is unlike the Z plastic, more like Champion or OL in my opinion. And the disc is very utilitarian. Not quite a Teebird, a little more stable than a Leopard. I used a lighter disc for dead straight and anny throws and a heavier one for head winds and hyzer shots. I wish I could say I banged a lot of chains, but sadly not even 1 metal hit. But I was quite impressed with the disc and I was within inches on almost every throw. Had they been upshots I'd have parred every hole.
Disc Fiend
* Ace Member *
Finally got to play an Ace Race yesterday and throw the new disc(I feel like I am late to the party lol). The disc is good, but not for an Ace Race. The holes were way too short for this type of disc. I would either power it up(throw it the way it was meant to be thrown) and blow wayyy past the basket, or I would power it down and it would just turn and fade real fast. The LSS on this disc made it hard to power down, and the fact that I was throwing a fairway driver? on 100 ft. holes made me feel like I was regressing back to 3 years ago when I was a noob. It goes against everything I know to throw something that fast on that short of holes.
I took the disc out to play some holes with it from the actual tees(not Ace Race Tees) after the Ace Race and it flew real nice. I was getting it out past 300 ft. easily on a straight line with out putting too much on it at all. I am going to test it out some more next time I head out to play but I like what I see from it so far.
I took the disc out to play some holes with it from the actual tees(not Ace Race Tees) after the Ace Race and it flew real nice. I was getting it out past 300 ft. easily on a straight line with out putting too much on it at all. I am going to test it out some more next time I head out to play but I like what I see from it so far.
birdman101
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decent disc for normal holes, and fairway distances crappy for an ace race.
I found it to be somewhere between a teebird and leopard, but that kinda depended on the color. or maybe i was just inconsistent when i was actually putting something on it.
As far as the ace race goes, there were 2 guys tied with 2 aces and no metal hits, on 84 throws. I had 5 metal hits. I was throwing it a little nose up like an approach shot on most holes or throwing it real easy with some anny and letting it flex out and just couldn't quite get it.
I found it to be somewhere between a teebird and leopard, but that kinda depended on the color. or maybe i was just inconsistent when i was actually putting something on it.
As far as the ace race goes, there were 2 guys tied with 2 aces and no metal hits, on 84 throws. I had 5 metal hits. I was throwing it a little nose up like an approach shot on most holes or throwing it real easy with some anny and letting it flex out and just couldn't quite get it.
JRW III
Double Eagle Member
From Discraft's email to TD's:
We are expecting to receive PDGA approval of the 2012 Ace Race prototype disc any day. As soon as we know, you'll know too... along with the name, which has now been finalized but will remain under wraps until approval is announced. The most popular suggestion we got from TDs and players was "Stinger." What was the final choice? Here's a hint: the disc will join the hive of Killer Bees, but in a more unconventional way that we think is fitting for this slow yet undeniably aggressive glider.
We are expecting to receive PDGA approval of the 2012 Ace Race prototype disc any day. As soon as we know, you'll know too... along with the name, which has now been finalized but will remain under wraps until approval is announced. The most popular suggestion we got from TDs and players was "Stinger." What was the final choice? Here's a hint: the disc will join the hive of Killer Bees, but in a more unconventional way that we think is fitting for this slow yet undeniably aggressive glider.
throwfromthewoods
Double Eagle Member
Ugh, I just got that too. So disappointed. This bee theme needs to stop. Either the Stalker/Predator path, or the Comet/Meteor path would have served this disc far better for naming purposes. You had a stable fading mid 2 years ago and named it the Hornet...has originality died this painful of a death?
Could be the queen. Bad name but it would certainly inspire some interesting dyes.
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throwfromthewoods
Double Eagle Member
I had suggested the Asteroid and the Nova when I filled out my survey.
smarkquart
* Ace Member *
More than likely, but it could be Killer (such as killer bees).
tbird888
Salient Disc Test Team
Is this disc really popular enough to make it into regular production? Is there even a reason to name it? I do agree that its flight doesn't really fit with the bee theme. Something dealing with space is a much better route.
It needs a name for PDGA approval. Once approved, the ace race versions can be used in PDGA play. The decision whether or not it actually goes into production is separate from approval.
kevinmzane
Eagle Member
I heard it will be a Killa Bee and will have a Wu-Tang logo for the stamp.
JRW III
Double Eagle Member
I think so. Several people who I regularly play with have put it in their bag.
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Damn, what a fun idea - maybe I'll be worthy next year
Disc Fiend
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bbutch
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Yeah, definitely stealing this idea and sending one out to have it done tomorrow.
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